Berkshire Lyric Seeks Singers for Upcoming Musical Season
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Lyric Chorus, under the direction of Artistic Director Jack Brown, will begin rehearsals for the 2010 – 2011 season on Monday, Sept. 13 at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 175 Wendell Ave. at 7:15 p.m. New singers are welcome.This season will include two holiday programs in December, a spring "Kick the Winter Blues: Island Madness" performance and a May masterworks concert, featuring Carl Orff's Carmina Burana.
A voice placement interview with the artistic director is needed for all new members and can be arranged at the first rehearsal.
Berkshire Lyric is a non-profit organization comprised of a community of choral groups for adults, teens and children with the common goal of learning and mastering the art of choral music. In addition to varied concerts, it provides creative music education programs for young people, including scholarships and performance opportunities throughout the year. Founded in 1963 by Robert Blafield and Angela Talbot, Berkshire Lyric is one of the longest-running community music organizations in the Berkshires.
Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. on the 13th. Arrive early to allow for sign-in and to mix and mingle before rehearsal begins. For more information, call 413-298-5365.
