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Season Schedule - Spring 2010

Monday, January 18 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Calvin College Chapel
Monday, January 25 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Calvin College Chapel
Monday, February 1 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Calvin College Chapel
Monday, February 8 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Calvin College Chapel
Monday, February 15 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Calvin College Chapel
Monday, February 22 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Calvin College Chapel
Monday, March 1 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Calvin College Chapel
Monday, March 8 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Calvin College Chapel
Monday, March 15 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Calvin College Chapel
Monday, March 22 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Calvin College Chapel
Monday, March 29 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Calvin College Chapel
Monday, April 5 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Calvin College Chapel
Monday, April 12 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Calvin College Chapel
Friday, April 16 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Orchard Hill Reformed Church (Dress Rehearsal with Orchestra and Soloists)
Saturday, April 17 8:00 p.m. performance Orchard Hill Reformed Church

Rehearsal Schedule

For a detailed schedule of rehearsals, sectionals, and repertoire, please click here.

Additional Information

  • Auditions are scheduled for January 11 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.  Please tell your friends, relatives, neighbors, etc.  To schedule a time call or email Vicki Van Wingerden.  Phone: (616)526-6360  Email: vduyst@calvin.edu
  • First rehearsal is Monday, January 18 - 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. (Please note that the rehearsals will be held in the Calvin College Chapel.)
  • Our Spring Oratorio, Haydn's Creation, will be held at Orchard Hill Reformed Church (1465 3 Mile Rd. NW, Grand Rapids, MI) on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.

General Information

The following information is to let you know what is expected of you as a member of the chorus. 

  • Rehearsal Time:  Rehearsals are 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. every Monday evening (until 10:00 closer to the performances, please see schedule).  Please arrive 5 – 10 minutes early so that we can be seated and ready to sing at 7:30 p.m. sharp.
  • Bring your scores & a pencil:  Please bring your scores and a pencil to each rehearsal.  Scores can be purchased at the table at the back of the Chapel.  The Creation score is $14.00.  Everyone must have his or her own score. 
  • Record your attendance:  After the first week a membership roster will be on the table outside at the back of the chapel, please put a line through your name when you arrive each week.  This is our method of recording your attendance. 
  • Absences:  If you are unable to attend a rehearsal, you must fill out an excuse form or call Vicki VanWingerden at 526-6360 and leave a message on her voicemail, giving the date and reason for your absence.  Only two excused absences per semester are allowed.  No unexcused absences are allowed.  All exceptions to this must be made with the conductor’s approval. 
  • Performances:  Our spring performance of Haydn’s Creation will be on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Orchard Hills Reformed Church (1465 3 Mile Rd NW, Grand Rapids).
  • Questions?  Any questions you may have should be directed to Vicki VanWingerden the Oratorio Administrative Director.  Her number is 526-6360. (Email vduyst@calvin.edu)

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