LEVERETT COMMUNITY CHORUS 2027
The Leverett Community Chorus, directed by Anne Louise White, is a non-auditioned ensemble that welcomes all singers, regardless of experience or ability to read music.
Our focus is on enjoying singing together in harmony and in community. We sing SATB choral music in the folk, classical, blues and gospel traditions, plus songs from a variety of world cultures.
Recordings of voice parts are provided in addition to sheet music.
2027 SCHEDULE
Next session rehearsals start on Tuesday March 2, 2027. They take place at the Mt. Toby Friends Meeting House, 194 Long Plain Rd. (Rt 63) in Leverett. This year two rehearsal options are available:
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Tuesdays at 2:00-3:30
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Tuesdays at 7:00-8:30
Chorus members should choose which rehearsal time they plan to attend for the entire session.
Rehearsal Dates
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
April 6, 13, 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18, 25
June 1
CONCERT June 6
The afternoon and evening groups will come together for a final dress rehearsal on June 1, and for a rehearsal and the concert on June 6.
SPRING CONCERT
Our Spring Concert will be held at the Jewish Community Center of Amherst on Sunday June 6, 2027, at 4:00.
All rehearsals will be held at Mt. Toby Friends Meeting House, EXCEPT for April 27, which will be held at a different location TBD, and the final Tuesday rehearsal on June 1, which will be held at the Jewish Community Center of Amherst at 7:00 pm. It will be a “dress rehearsal” for both afternoon and evening members.
There will be a final practice time preceding the concert at 2:00 on June 6. It is essential that all members attend both pre-concert rehearsals on June 1 and June 6.
REGISTRATION
Registration will open in early January. Those on our mailing list will receive an email with a link to the registration form. The registration link will also be available on this website.
Each voice section will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so the sooner you respond, the more likely you will be guaranteed a place. We will confirm with you that you have a chorus spot by the end of January.
The fee for the Leverett Chorus Spring session is $150 per person, payable by check or in cash by the first rehearsal session.
Interested new singers can attend two rehearsals for free to see if the chorus is a good fit. If they decide to attend, payment is due by the third rehearsal session.
Health and Safety Protocol
1. Rehearsals are mask-optional.
2. You should not come to rehearsal if you have any flu or cold symptoms. If you get covid or the flu and have recently been at rehearsal, please notify us at leverettchorus@gmail.com. We will alert the chorus that there has been possible exposure, but will not give out any names, respecting your privacy.
Leverett Chorus Steering Committee
The steering committee is a group of five singers who have been members from the early days of the Leverett Community Chorus, whom Anne Louise gathered to form a steering committee. She asked for our support in transitioning the chorus into a group that will be largely community managed, rather than entirely managed by the choral director. This will allow Anne Louise to focus on the music. We have already met several times this fall in order to begin preparing for the winter/spring 2027 chorus season and beyond. We are excited to be bringing our chorus community back together!
Seeking Additional Help
Besides the tasks undertaken by Steering Committee members, there are several additional ways that help will be needed. Specifically, we are currently seeking members to fill the roles of charitable organization coordinator(s) (1-2 people who will support the charitable donation selection and award for our benefit concert) and the concert management team (2-3 individuals). These roles will be a work exchange opportunity. Click this link in order to learn more. If interested, please send an email to LeverettChorus@gmail.com and put “Coordinator for Concert Proceeds” or “Concert Management Team” in the subject line. Deadline for expressing interest is November 30.