Welcome to CommunitySing!
What is CommunitySing!
CommunitySing! is an open-hearted, inclusive music-making program where amateur musicians from the local area are invited to sing through a major choral work, hosted at First Presbyterian of Howard County. We’ll rehearse some major choruses, invite a local choral group to present a short mini-concert during the course of the evening, take a break and then sing through an entire major choral work. No regular rehearsals, no pressure, no uniforms. The Sings will also be connected to community partners to raise funds and awareness for their activities.
Music-Loving People
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Choral Work
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Connection & Community
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Music Education
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Music-Loving People ✳︎ Choral Work ✳︎ Connection & Community ✳︎ Music Education ✳︎
What to Expect
Once participates sign up, they will receive a detailed email with dates, times and expectations. Below is a preliminary schedule of what to expect.
Afternoon: The artistic director will rehearse with professional accompanying musicians and soloists.
Evening: Singers arrive, get organized into sections
Welcome and Introductions
Warm-up - with our featured guest choir directors
Rehearse choruses from Vivaldi’s Gloria
Mini Concert for featured High School Choir
INTERMISSION (with snacks!)
Sing through Vivaldi’s Gloria, with professional soloists and musicians accompanying.
2 Sings per season:
1 in the Fall: Nov 15th
1 in the Spring: June 6th, 2027.
CommunitySing! Members Music Experience
Music experience is what we’re looking for, but it doesn’t have to be recent! Reading music is certainly helpful but you don’t need to be perfect. CommunitySing! Is looking to serve the music needs of people who love music and singing, but maybe don’t have the time or bandwidth to for a regular weekly rehearsal in an established group. There are many of us out there that sang in amazing groups in high school, college or after, but have had to go a different path for a while.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You’ll receive an email with a bunch of logistical information like where to park, what to wear and and how to register. You’ll also receive a link to the choral score and part-specific rehearsal tracks.
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Yes, but it doesn’t have to be recent! Reading music is certainly helpful but you don’t need to be perfect. CommunitySing! Is looking to serve the music needs of people who love music and singing, but maybe don’t have the time or bandwidth to for a regular weekly rehearsal in an established group. There are many of us out there that sang in amazing groups in high school, college or after, but have had to go a different path for a while.
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The amazing part of a Sing is that there are no rehearsals! We’ll rehearse the major choruses after a warm up and before running the entire work.
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High School age on up. If you sing, read a bit of music or read a lot of music, you’re in!
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Absolutely. If you read music and have some singing experience, this is a great way to get to know a major choral work!
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First Presbyterian Church of Howard County has graciously donated the use of their recently rehabbed sanctuary. They’re located at 9325 Presbyterian Circle, Columbia, MD 21045. There’s plenty of parking at the church and in the park and ride lot out front. The church is also ADA accessible.
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Come as you are! Dress is casual. You might want to bring a water bottle and a pencil if using a paper score or a tablet if you prefer to have your score that way.
Want to Participate?
We would absolutely love to have you! Please fill out the form below and we will get back to you within 24-72 hours!
