Allentown Symphony Chorus Sponsor:
JILL & ALFRED DOUGLASS, III
in memory of Roberta Raker Hudders & William Strauss Hudders

The Allentown Symphony Chorus is a professional level chorus that will be featured at least once a year with the Allentown Symphony Orchestra. This chorus is designed to not compete with other Lehigh Valley choruses, and will only rehearse six weeks prior to each featured concert. The Allentown Symphony Chorus will be comprised of approximately 50 voices. There will be special auditions for paid Section Leaders and Assistant Section Leaders. There will also be auditions for positions in a Scholarship Quartet, which will be open to local college students upon teacher recommendation.

The next concerts will be Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14, 2024 with the Allentown Symphony Orchestra performing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. 

The Allentown Symphony is pleased to present Eduardo Azzati as the Allentown Symphony Chorus Director. 

Eduardo Azzati, Chorus Master
Sponsored by JOHN BERSETH & CAROL DOREY

CRISTINA DINELLA MAKOWICZ, Rehearsal Accompanist

ANGELA MITCHELL, Chorus Manager

CHOIR POSITIONS 

Section Leader (Honorarium) 

• Outstanding singer/musician with ensemble experience 
• Outstanding sound and intonation 
• Ability to blend 
• Outstanding sight-singing skills 
• Foreign language singing skills (Latin, Italian, German, French) 
• Ability to run sectionals 

Assistant Section Leader (Honorarium) 

• Outstanding singer/musician with ensemble experience 
• Outstanding sound and intonation 
• Ability to blend 
• Outstanding sight-singing skills 
• Foreign language singing skills (Latin, Italian, German, French) 
• Responsible for section attendance and communications (rehearsal notes, etc) 

Scholarship Quartet (Honorarium/Scholarship) 

• Outstanding college music major (voice major) with ensemble experience 
• Committed ensemble member with great work ethics (letter of recommendation required) 
• Excellent sound and intonation 
• Excellent music reading skills 
• Responsible for room set-up/break-down 

Chorister (volunteer) 

• Experienced choral singer 
• Trained-quality voice/sound 
• Very good intonation + ability to blend 
• Very good rhythm 
• Very good reading skills 
• Ability to fully commit to schedule 

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS 

• Vocalization 
• Solo selection (oratorio aria or art song) 
• Sight reading 
• Mandatory excerpts from upcoming work (see Chorus Auditions page)

*Those auditioning for Section Leader, Assistant Section Leader or Scholarship Quartet will most likely have additional requirements 

*Concerts and all rehearsals will be held in Miller Symphony Hall, 23 North 6th Street, Allentown, PA unless otherwise noted. 

Rehearsal Schedule: 
Thursday, February 29, 2024 | 7:00-9:30pm (Rodale Room) 
Thursday, March 7, 2024 | 7:00-9:30pm  (Rodale Room) 
Thursday, March 14, 2024 | 7:00-9:30pm  (Rodale Room) 
Thursday, March 21, 2024 | 7:00-9:30pm  (Rodale Room) 
Thursday, April 4, 2024 | 7:00-9:30pm  (Rodale Room) 
Monday, April 8, 2024 | 7:00-10:00pm (on stage) 
Thursday, April 11,2024 | 7:00-10:00pm (Call time 6:30 Rodale Room) (Rehearsal on stage with Orchestra) 
Friday, April 12, 2024 | 7:00-10:00pm (Call time 6:30 Rodale Room) (Dress Rehearsal on stage with Orchestra) 
Saturday, April 13, 2024 | 7:30 pm Concert (Call time at 7:00pm) 
Sunday, April 14, 2024 | 2:00 pm Concert (Call time at 1:30pm) 
 
Note: No rehearsal Easter Week 

ATTENDANCE POLICY 

Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is the responsibility of each member of the Allentown Symphony Chorus.  If, for some personal or professional reason, you must miss a rehearsal, you must notify the Chorus Director, in writing, at least two weeks in advance.  No more than one absence per year/concert cycle will be permitted.  No absences are permitted during the week of the concert performances with the Orchestra. 

MUSIC 

Each person will be responsible for providing their own music and black folder.  There will be copies of the music and black folders available at a discount for purchase from the Allentown Symphony. 

DRESS 

Black tuxedos with white shirts and bow tie for Men 
Long black dress for Women 
*At some point, more specific choral attire may be chosen 

FOR FURTHER QUESTIONS:
Contact chorus@allentownsymphony.org