Date: May 19, 2023

The Allentown Symphony invites choir directors from area schools, churches, and other community groups to submit a recording of a recent performance of their choir for consideration to the be the “Spotlight Chorus” on the Symphony’s 2023 Holiday Pops Concert.

We are open to all kinds of choirs; elementary, middle, high school, college, church, youth choir, community choirs, etc. Choirs need to be within a 50-mile radius of Allentown, PA. The music will be mutually agreed upon by Diane Wittry and the selected Chorus Director. ASO will provide the music so the Spotlight Chorus will not need to purchase it. The choir must be available for all dates:
TBA week of Dec 4-8 or Dec 11-12 in which Diane Wittry will visit the chorus’ regular rehearsal location.
Thursday December 14th – Technical and Staging rehearsal TBS between 5-10pm at Miller Symphony Hall.
Friday Dec 15th 7-10pm. Dress rehearsal at Miller Symphony Hall.
Saturday Dec 16 concerts at 2pm and 7:30pm

The application process is online https://bit.ly/42MyUR2 with a deadline of June 1, 2023. Directors may submit a URL of a YouTube link or Google Shared file.

The choir size can be up to 45 total; the number that fits the hall with a full orchestra on stage. There is an honorarium for the chorus and 1 complimentary ticket for each chorus member. The Holiday Pops concert typically sells out. This is a great learning opportunity for young singers as well as exposure for the choir program of any organization.

For more information or questions, contact Education Director, Dr. Silagh White 610-674-4389

2022 Holiday Pops Spotlight Chorus from Parkland High School, directed by Alison Lagan. Photo credit: Rick Pelham.

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ABOUT ALLENTOWN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND MILLER SYMPHONY HALL:
The Allentown Symphony Orchestra performs at Miller Symphony Hall, which has been the premier performing arts facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania for more than 100 years. The Allentown Symphony Orchestra's mission is to provide symphonic music of the highest caliber and to promote and support music education. Miller Symphony Hall is dedicated to providing excellence in all of its performing arts programs and education outreach to inspire, educate, and enhance the quality of life in the Lehigh Valley.

ALLENTOWN SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
23 N. 6th St., Allentown, PA 18101
BOX OFFICE: 610-432-6715

Allentown Symphony Association, owner/operator of Miller Symphony Hall, is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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