It’s always a bit sad to feel summer slipping away, but we of the Hudson Chorale can look forward to our first rehearsal of the season. Would you like to join us? We welcome new voices in all ranges.
The lively direction of our conductor David Baranowski and long-time friendships among our members create a warm atmosphere at Hudson Chorale rehearsals, while we all remain keenly focused on making excellent music together. Singers come from all over Westchester and even adjoining counties to participate.
We rehearse every Monday from 7:15-9:30 (with a break mid-way for snacks and conversation) at Christ Church San Marcos, 43 South Broadway in Tarrytown. First rehearsal will be September 9.
Our winter concert, January 25 & 26 at the Chapel at Maryknoll in Ossining will include two contemporary pieces:
Malhaar: A Requiem for Water, by Indian-American composer Reena Esmail, had its premiere in March 2023 with the Los Angeles Master Chorale at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. This moving work melds Western and Hindustani music, with text drawn from the traditional Requiem Mass and poems by Wendell Berry and William O’Daly.
Carols and Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest, a suite of traditional Spanish songs, was arranged by Conrad Susa in 1992 with guitar, marimba, and harp. It will be joyful experience to sing!
If you are interested in singing with us, please contact Jeanne Wygant to arrange an audition: jeannewygant@optonline.net, 914-671-1012. Singer-friendly auditions are held before rehearsals during the first several weeks of the semester.
For additional information, check out our website at hudsonchorale.org.
