(New Brighton, PA) In a matter of days, men and women who like to sing can meet at a special  preview session for “Joy of Every Longing Heart,” this year’s Christmas  concert by the Beaver Valley Choral Society. The 7pm preview session  meets on Monday, August 28 at New Brighton Methodist Church, 1033  Sixth Avenue, New Brighton.  

The informal two-hour session is open to the general public as well as BVCS  members, and is under the leadership of BVCS Artistic Director and  Principal Conductor Sharon Burchill. Any interested adult men and  women are encouraged to attend the preview session.  

The first full rehearsal for the Adult Principal Choir and Treble Youth  Chorale begins on Monday, September 11 at 7pm. Selections include the  title piece, “Joy of Every Longing Heart,” written by Lloyd Larsen; “Savior  from on High,” composed by Stephen Paulus; a setting of the poem,  ‘Neighbors on This Frosty Tide,’ from William Bolcum’s “The Wind in the  Willows;” “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” for piano four-hands; a special  Christmas bluegrass selection; plus the closing work, Glenn Rudolph’s “The  Dream Isaiah Saw.”.

 

The Choral Society welcomes new singers and musicians to its ranks.  Auditioning is not required, as long as a vocalist can sing tunefully. Orchestra members must be able to read music and play their  instrument proficiently. The chamber orchestra begins rehearsing  Monday, November 7.  

The volunteer 100-plus voice chorus was formed a century ago and  celebrated its Diamond Jubilee this year. Prospective members should  contact BVCS Membership Coordinator Judi Contino, at judirenkin@yahoo.com  

The Beaver Valley Choral Society is a landmark community,  intergenerational, Christian faith-based, non-denominational, not-for-profit  choral and orchestral arts music organization that values excellence, energy  and entrepreneurial spirit. Visit their website at www.bvchoralsociety.org.