Choral singers who have wanted to see what it’s like to be part of an opera chorus now have a chance for a whole different experience! Taconic Opera begins its celebration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday this 2026-2027 season by presenting his famous Ninth Symphony (Ode to Joy) with Taconic Opera soloists, chorus and orchestra conducted by Maestro Jun Nakabayashi. In addition to this masterwork, the chorus will also perform the devilishly fast Witches’ Sabbath chorus from Boito’s famous opera, Mefistofele.
No membership fees are required, but singers must acquire their own scores.
PERFORMANCE DATES / VENUE – TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY!
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:00 am – for area schools
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1:00pm
Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY 10591
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE – STARTING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2026
Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00pm every Wed. until dress rehearsal
Saturdays, 3:00-5:00pm every Sat. until dress rehearsal
Because of the short rehearsal cycle, it will be necessary to have full attendance at all rehearsals. Singer who would miss more than 2 rehearsals may lack sufficient time to learn the program unless they have already performed the pieces. The Witches Sabbath chorus is performed in Italian and will require memorization. For questions, see contact information below.
REHEARSAL LOCATION
Cortlandt School of Performing Arts (CSPA)
24 Old Albany Post Road, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
MANDATORY – CHORAL RUN-THROUGH WITH PIANO w/JUN NAKABAYSHI
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 3 pm, Location CSPA (subject to change)
MANDATORY – DRESS REHEARSAL WITH ORCHESTRA
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7 pm, Location TBD (subject to change)
If interested or have additional questions, please contact Mary Corda
Email: divamaryc@aol.com
WE HOPE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO JOIN US!!!
Visit our website: www.TaconicOpera.org