2008 Summer Sings!

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Since 1992, New Dominion Chorale has sponsored Washington Summer Sings, Tuesday evening sing-alongs of great choral works conducted by outstanding local choral conductors.

This summer tradition is beloved by the many singers in the area whose choral programs take the summer off. It's a time to meet old friends and a place to bring guests with similar interests. It's one of the best aspects of summer in Washington, and further evidence why this is called the "choral capitol of the United States."

The soloists are area professionals who volunteer their services for a good cause and an opportunity to sing with the excellent conductors. The site is a large downtown church, and accompaniment is by piano or organ. Admission is $10.00. Choristers bring their own scores or rent one at the door for $2.00.

Music selections have included the favorite standards for large chorus performance as well as less familiar pieces in which sight-readers can be carried along by singers in their surrounding section. Publicity for the series is in the Washington Post, and letters are mailed to choral groups, church choirs, local universities, and the ongoing list of participants.

Letters are sent to a number of high school choral directors asking them to mention the series to students who might be interested in studying choral music performance seriously, either as professionals or amateurs. We expect that young people will learn about choral performance from several aspects: chorister, soloist, conductor, and accompanist. We will offer free admission to interested students.