Last Update: 3/31/2020 - Rehearsal cancellation and concert dates notice & Virginia Governor Executive Order
Woodbridge community choir
of
Woodbridge, Virginia
PUBLIC NOTICE: As a precaution in response to the current COVID-19 coronavirus disease threat the current concerts scheduled for May 2 & 3 have been cancelled. Current WCC members see below for more details. Thank you for your patronage and support. Assuming the threat is over by then our next scheduled concerts will be Christmas 2020 on December 5 & 6.
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Providing free concerts for over 50 Years
The Woodbridge Community Choir has been offering free concerts to the public, in and around Woodbridge, VA. for over 50 years. The most recent concert was WCC Christmas 2019 "Still My Joy" held December 7th & 8th. Our next concert season Spring 2020 "Broadway, of Thee We Sing". Do you love to sing and would like to join WCC? Auditions are not required to become a member. Registration for membership is the only requirement. Registration for the Spring season begins the last Monday of the month of January and registration for the Christmas season begins the last Monday of the month August. The registration deadline for both the Spring and Christmas seasons is the third rehearsal of the respective season. For future reference you are encouraged to register early (by mail) thus insuring a packet of music is reserved for you when you arrive for the first rehearsal. More music will be ordered if the need arises. To learn more about WCC and its history, visit our About Us page.
WCC Christmas 2019 concerts
"Still my joy"
directed by the resident and assistant musical directors
After many weeks of practice the choir put on a superb performance to a small but very appreciative audience.
To see video recordings of this and other prior concerts click VIDEOS.
The audio recording of the full concert performed on Saturday, 12/7/2019 has been added to the Gallery. The Sunday recording will be added later.
WCC spring 2020 concerts
"Broadway, of thee we sing"
DIRECTED BY The Resident and assistant musical directors
The WCC Spring 2020 "Broadway, of Thee We Sing" concert season has been postpone until next year. One song has been selected from each of several currently running Broadway musicals. See Songs We Are Singing to hear samples of the songs selected for the program. The concert will be directed by the Resident Musical Director Lee Irwin Culbreth and the Assistant Musical Director George Boyd. The principle accompanist will be Meredyth Stirling on keyboard. Fiddle by Kristie Bowie-Young. Percussion will be provided by Marie Juliano and electric bass by Alan Bonsall. If you would like to participate vocally or instrumentally in the coming season audition for membership is not required. Rehearsals will begin Monday, January 25, 2021 for the 2021 Spring season and will continue every Monday (including holidays) until the date of the concert. Registration deadline for the 2021 Spring season is February 8, 2021. Everyone participating including returning past members of WCC must register. The music selection has been finalized and you may listen to samples on this website which have been posted. See Songs We're Singing. Registration for choir membership is from 7:00 PM until rehearsal start time @7:30 PM, January 25. Registration will continue each Monday through February 8, while rehearsals continue each Monday up to just before the concert date. Additionally, there will be a mandatory on-site (concert attire not required) rehearsal at the Ferlazzo Building Auditorium.
next Main concert dates, times and location
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Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building Auditorium
15941 Donald Curtis Drive Woodbridge, VA |
Saturday, December 5, 2020 - 8:00 pm
Sunday, December 6, 2020 - 3:00 pm |
ANNOUNCEMENTS to choir
Spring 2020 concert season
Out of precaution in response to the COVID-19 virus threat and the Virginia Gov Ralph Northam’s stay-at-home order #55 and the previous order #53 restricting gatherings of more that 10 people the current WCC Spring 2020 Concert season is cancelled. We expect to be able to resume rehearsals and perform this same set of music for the Spring 2021 season. If for any reason you will not be participating in the Spring 2021 season please return the set of music you were provided. This can be done by bringing the music to a rehearsal for the Christmas 2020 season that is scheduled to begin on August 31 or mail it to the address:
Woodbridge Community Choir
PO Box 7714
Woodridge, Virginia 22195-7714)
Woodbridge Community Choir
PO Box 7714
Woodridge, Virginia 22195-7714)
linwood motley iii & bill morse
See In Memoriam under Gallery for information about Linwood Motley III and Bill Morse funeral services. Linwood participated in the choir for many years up until his failing health prevented further participation. Bill sang with WCC for several seasons and following that assisted with sales tables and other odd jobs in support of WCC concerts.
Nomination Committee
Is seeking active members of WCC to fill current vacancies on the WCC Executive Board. Contact the Vice Chair or any board member if you would like more information or to become a member of the board.
Post concert dinner
Reservations for choir members and guests will be made for dinner following the Saturday evening concert. Location Not Your Average Joe's in Stonebridge. Click to see menu.
Rehearsal cancellation policy
Rehearsal will be cancelled if the PWC Government offices are closed or if the LCOC church building is closed. You will find the notice here in either event. As of now the rehearsal for Monday, August 26 is still on.
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Above is from a recent performance by members of the Woodbridge Community Choir singing the National Anthem at a local P-Nats game. To see more Photos, Audio and Video Recordings from previous concerts click Gallery (left).
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SEE CURRENT NEWSLETTER. (Updated version posted 2/3 10:30 AM)
SPRING 2020 CONCERT ATTIRE:
Concert attire for Spring season is black trousers (pants) with a length that touches the top of shoes. Black belt, black socks (black hose) and black shoes. The top will be a new costumed designed polo shirt. Details to be provided later.
CHRISTMAS 2020 CONCERT ATTIRE:
Concert attire for Fall season for men is black trousers with a length that touches the top of shoes. White (tuxedo preferred) long sleeve shirt and bow tie (color TBD) and black vest. Black shoes and socks. Women wear a black floor length dress with black hose and black shoes.
The primary fundraising effort for the current season is to be announced.
KEYBOARD ACCOMPANIST WANTED
If you are an experienced keyboard accompanist and would like to join WCC and volunteer your talents or would like more information please contact the Musical Director. We have an immediate need for a backup accompanist to assist with sectional rehearsals and serve as backup to the primary accompanist in the event the need arises for both seasons. Also there is an opportunity to serve as primary accompanist for some future concert seasons.
COMBO INSTRUMENTALIST WANTED
The following experienced instrumental accompanist may be needed, TBD.
Flute 1&2
Oboe 1&2
Clarinet 1&2
Bassoon 1&2
Trumpet 1&2
Alto Sax
Tenor Sax
Baritone Sax
Trombone
Bass Trombone
Horns 1-4
Synthesizer 1&2
Guitar
Percussion
Bass - filled
Drum set - filled
Harp
Violin 1&2 (or fiddle player if you will) Violin 1 filled
Double bass
SEE CURRENT NEWSLETTER. (Updated version posted 2/3 10:30 AM)
SPRING 2020 CONCERT ATTIRE:
Concert attire for Spring season is black trousers (pants) with a length that touches the top of shoes. Black belt, black socks (black hose) and black shoes. The top will be a new costumed designed polo shirt. Details to be provided later.
CHRISTMAS 2020 CONCERT ATTIRE:
Concert attire for Fall season for men is black trousers with a length that touches the top of shoes. White (tuxedo preferred) long sleeve shirt and bow tie (color TBD) and black vest. Black shoes and socks. Women wear a black floor length dress with black hose and black shoes.
The primary fundraising effort for the current season is to be announced.
KEYBOARD ACCOMPANIST WANTED
If you are an experienced keyboard accompanist and would like to join WCC and volunteer your talents or would like more information please contact the Musical Director. We have an immediate need for a backup accompanist to assist with sectional rehearsals and serve as backup to the primary accompanist in the event the need arises for both seasons. Also there is an opportunity to serve as primary accompanist for some future concert seasons.
COMBO INSTRUMENTALIST WANTED
The following experienced instrumental accompanist may be needed, TBD.
Flute 1&2
Oboe 1&2
Clarinet 1&2
Bassoon 1&2
Trumpet 1&2
Alto Sax
Tenor Sax
Baritone Sax
Trombone
Bass Trombone
Horns 1-4
Synthesizer 1&2
Guitar
Percussion
Bass - filled
Drum set - filled
Harp
Violin 1&2 (or fiddle player if you will) Violin 1 filled
Double bass
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