ROCHESTER, NY – Again this summer, singers of all ages and abilities are invited to take part in five Eastman "Summer Sings," a series of choral music reading sessions presented by the Eastman School of Music. Held on Tuesday evenings in Kilbourn Hall (26 Gibbs St.) beginning at 7:30 p.m., each program is built around one or two great choral works led by conductor William Weinert, director of choral activities at Eastman; Roger Wilhelm, conductor of the Rochester Oratorio Society; or Daniel Bara, director of music at St. Paul’s Church in Pittsford.
Summer sings are free and open to the public, although a $5 donation is suggested. Scores and refreshments are provided, and parking is free in the East End Garage.
During the past six summers, hundreds of Rochesterians have joined in – or come out to enjoy – this relaxed musicmaking experience. The tradition continues this year with the following:
July 3 Beethoven, Symphony No. 9; William Weinert, conductor
Vaughan Williams, Dona nobis pacem
July 10 Mendelssohn, Hymn of Praise Roger Wilhelm, conductor
July 17 Mozart, Mass in C minor Daniel Bara, conductor
July 24 Bach, St. John Passion William Weinert, conductor
July 31 Haydn, The Seasons William Weinert, conductor
For additional information, please call 274-1440.
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