Last Update: 2/18/2021 - WCC Executive Board meeting highlights. Please take survey below (your feedback is urgently requested)
Woodbridge Community Choir
of
Woodbridge, Virginia
happy valentines day to all members and fans of the Woodbridge Community Choir
Please enjoy the following selections from a prior concert
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. This past Spring concert season Spring 2020 "Broadway, of Thee We Sing" has been postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19 guidelines and mandates issued by various levels of government. For the next several weeks the WCC Executive Board will continue to monitor developments from government agencies regarding when it may be deemed safe to resume activities involving group singing. Watch here for updates.
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. Under normal circumstances the registration for Spring seasons begins the last Monday of the month of January and registration for the Christmas seasons begin the last Monday of the month August each year. The registration deadline for both the Christmas and Spring seasons is the third rehearsal of the respective season. See Join Us page for more details. 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.
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. Under normal circumstances the registration for Spring seasons begins the last Monday of the month of January and registration for the Christmas seasons begin the last Monday of the month August each year. The registration deadline for both the Christmas and Spring seasons is the third rehearsal of the respective season. See Join Us page for more details. 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.
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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 concerts
"Broadway, of thee we sing"
DIRECTED BY The Resident musical director
The WCC Spring 2020 "Broadway, of Thee We Sing" concert season has been postponed until further notice after government agencies determine that it is safe once again to resume activities by singing groups. There is a very slim possibility that a concert date may be set for very late Spring or early summer of this year. Otherwise, this concert will be postponed again until 2022. When a date and time are set, one song has been selected from each of several currently (as of January 2020) running Broadway musicals. See Songs We Are Singing to hear samples of the songs selected for the program. it is the current plan that the concert will be directed by the Resident Musical Director Lee Irwin Culbreth. 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 this proposed Spring concert season audition for membership is not required. Rehearsals will begin for the 2021 Spring season when announced and will continue every Monday (including holidays) until the date of the concert. Registration deadline for the Spring season coincides with the date of the third rehearsal. 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 during the first three rehearsals from 7:00 PM until rehearsal start time @7:30 PM. 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 announced concert site.
If you would like to participate vocally or instrumentally in this proposed Spring concert season audition for membership is not required. Rehearsals will begin for the 2021 Spring season when announced and will continue every Monday (including holidays) until the date of the concert. Registration deadline for the Spring season coincides with the date of the third rehearsal. 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 during the first three rehearsals from 7:00 PM until rehearsal start time @7:30 PM. 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 announced concert site.
WCC CHRISTMAS 2020 CONCERTS
C A N C E L L E D
Music selections for this season had been completed but a concert theme and title has yet to be determined. These are subject to change but some or all may be included in the Christmas 2021 season. Most selections to date are either traditional or popular Christmas songs mainly with updated arrangements. Song selections have been made with samples of the music placed on the Songs We Are Singing page for your enjoyment. The concert will be directed by the Resident Musical Director (there currently is an opening for Assistant Director). Percussion provided by Marie Juliano. Electric Bass provided by Alan Bonsall and .Keyboard accompaniment provided by Meredyth Stirling. Violin to be determined. If you would like to participate vocally or instrumentally in the next Christmas 2021 season audition for membership is not required. Rehearsals will begin Monday, August 30, 2021 and will continue every Monday (including holidays) until the date of the concert. Registration deadline for the 2021 Christmas season is September 13, 2021. Everyone participating including returning past members of WCC must register. For the first 3 rehearsals of the season registration is open for choir membership at 7:00 PM until rehearsal start time @7:30 PM, 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, (TBD), 2021 - 8:00 pm
Sunday, (TBD), 2021 - 3:00 pm |
ANNOUNCEMENTS to choir
notes from most recent wcc executive board meeting
Official meeting minutes have not yet been published for the February 15, 2021 meeting. Below is a brief synopsis
Chairman/Publications
Irwin Culbreth
Vice Chair/Resident Musical Director
Toni Brzyski
Secretary
Russ Ferrer
Treasurer
Mark Cohen
Grants Coordinator
Larry Moyer
Production
Mary Free
Fundraising/Membership/Marketing
Debbie Avis
Special Events/Conferences
Amy Feinberg
Marketing/Publicity
- Board members present:
Chairman/Publications
Irwin Culbreth
Vice Chair/Resident Musical Director
Toni Brzyski
Secretary
Russ Ferrer
Treasurer
Mark Cohen
Grants Coordinator
Larry Moyer
Production
Mary Free
Fundraising/Membership/Marketing
Debbie Avis
Special Events/Conferences
Amy Feinberg
Marketing/Publicity
- Discussions:
- Options for Spring 2021 Choir Concert:
- No plans for Spring concert season were discussed. There was a brief mention of Christmas 2021 as the most likely next concert season.
- Fund-raising:
- There was some discussion on this topic
- Mark is still taking scrap metal. Mark can pick it up. See new pictures on website
- We have received some funding from sales on Amazon.Smile. Remind members to purchase through this site.
- Further comments about on-line auctions. Ask people to donate large ticket items/services that can be part of auction. eGift cards are also a consideration but more personal/tangible items are more successful in an auction.
- Ideas for 55th Anniversary in December 2021:
- Don't recall any mention of this topic
- Other topics:
- Larry has checked on the equipment at LCOC. All seems to be well
- The next board meeting will be held Monday, 3/15/2021, at 7:30 PM (via Zoom?)
On going metal collection
One current fundraising effort is the collection of metal. Anything metal including the kitchen sink will be picked up and taken to a local reclamation site. All money received is then donated to WCC. Thank you Mark for your tireless efforts to help support the choir during this difficult time. If you have anything to donate click on the contact us link.
NOMINATION COMMITTEE
Is seeking active members of WCC to fill current vacancies on the WCC Executive Board. Co-chair Production and Parliamentarian/Historian positions are open. 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 2/3/2020 10:30 AM)
CHRISTMAS 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.
SPRING 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.
The primary fundraising effort for the current season is to be announced.
ASSISTANT MUSICAL DIRECTOR WANTED
There is a current opening for an experienced musician preferable with choral directing experience to serve as Assistant Musical Director. This like all other members and staff of WCC is a volunteer position. For more information or to apply for this position please contact the Resident Musical Director.
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 Resident 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 2/3/2020 10:30 AM)
CHRISTMAS 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.
SPRING 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.
The primary fundraising effort for the current season is to be announced.
ASSISTANT MUSICAL DIRECTOR WANTED
There is a current opening for an experienced musician preferable with choral directing experience to serve as Assistant Musical Director. This like all other members and staff of WCC is a volunteer position. For more information or to apply for this position please contact the Resident Musical Director.
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 Resident 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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