Optional Faure Rehearsal 2/28

Dear Singers - 

As David and I being to look forward to next week, we realize that with the current weather forecast, the chance for rehearsal on Monday is looking quite dim.  With that mind, we are inviting all members of our volunteer Chorale to an optional rehearsal tonight at the Friends Center from 7-8:30pm.  

Tonight's rehearsal was originally set aside for Durufle only rehearsal. However given the potential of missing our first full rehearsal on Monday, we have decided to dedicate the first portion of the rehearsal to the Faure Requiem.  If you have the free time and could join us, we'd be very appreciative of the opportunity to rehearse with our full Chorale.

Please remember: this is optional.  If you cannot make it due to other plans, please do not e-mail me your absence or be concerned. Again, this is only an option to provide more rehearsal time for the Faure in light if the potentially horrible winter weather.

At this moment, rehearsal is still schedule for Monday, March 3.    We will be staying in contact over the weekend as the situation progresses.

Thanks for your attention and I look forward to seeing anyone who can show up tonight!

Megan Machnik

megan@philadelphiasingers.org

Faure AfterParty (and Carmina PreParty)

On March 14, 2014 at 4pm, or directly after the Faure Requiem performance with The Philadelphia Orchestra, we will be holding a TPS Happy Hour at Fado Irish Pub at 1500 Locust.  The front room will be reserved for all members of The Philadelphia Singers, and they will be extending happy hour specials for our entire group.

All members of the Faure Requiem, Carmina Burana, and plus ones and friends are invited to attend.  This is great time to relax and enjoy a drink with your fellow singers and we really hope to see you there!  Any questions?  E-mail me at megan@philadelphiasingers.org.

Weather Updates

Well, it looks like March isn't going to be treating us any better than February.  Or January.  Or December, for that matter.  Moving forward, please check this TPS message board for all weather-related concerns and updates. We'll post as frequently as possible about weather and travel concerns as they relate to rehearsal.

Please note that because of the proximity of several important performances, we are much more likely to move forward with rehearsals during winter weather.  Again, if we have rehearsal during winter weather, we ask everyone to please make their best efforts to attend.  We expect everyone to be responsible for their own safety, though, and if your personal situation warrants a missed rehearsal, please notify us via e-mail as soon as possible.

Thanks and let's keep our fingers crossed for the weather!

2014 Spring Auditions Announced!

The Philadelphia Singers are holding 2014 Spring Auditions at the Following Times and Days:

2014 New Auditions Times and Dates: For Incoming Singers

Friday, April 11, 2014 5-9pm

Saturday, May 10, 2014 2-5pm

Friday, May 23, 2014 5-9pm

Saturday, May 24, 2014 12-5pm

2014 Re-Audition Times and Dates: For Current Singers

Monday, March 31, 2014 5-9pm

Thursday, April 3, 2014 5-9pm

Friday, April 4, 2014 5-8pm

Saturday, April 12, 2014 12-4:30pm

All current singers are required to audition every two years in order to maintain your active roster spot with The Philadelphia Singers.  If you're not sure if you need to audition in 2014, please e-mail us at auditions@philadelphiasingers.org.

All information concerning scheduling auditions can be founds on our Auditions Website.

Rehearsal CANCELLED!

Rehearsal this evening, 2/3/14, has been cancelled due to the worsening weather.

We will be sending a follow-up e-mail with updated rehearsal times in order to make-up this lost time.  Thanks for your attention!

Weather Tomorrow 2/3/14

Singers -

Please be aware that heavy snow tomorrow 2/3/14 MAY threaten rehearsal that was planned for that night.  Staff will be monitoring conditions carefully throughout the day and will make a decision by 1pm tomorrow as to whether or not rehearsal will be held.

Please make sure to check your e-mail, this forum, or the Google Calendar for potential updates.

Thanks for your attention!