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. WCC would like to invite music lovers of all ages to attend our WCC Spring 2019 "Pop Music ICONS" concerts either June 1st or 2nd. Do you love to sing and would like to join WCC? Auditions are not required to become a member. Registration for membership is underway as of Monday, January 28, 2019. The registration deadline for the Spring 2019 season was Monday, February 11, 2019. 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 spring 2019 concerts
"Pop music icons"
DIRECTED BY The Resident and assistant musical directors
Planning for the WCC Spring 2019 "Pop Music ICONS" concert season has been completed. 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. Percussion to be provided by Marie Juliano and electric bass by Alan Bonsal. If you would like to participate vocally or instrumentally audition for membership is not required. Rehearsals began Monday, January 28 and will continue every Monday until the date of the concert. Registration deadline for this season is February 11, 2019. Everyone including past members of WCC must register. The music selection has been finalized and you may listen to samples on this website. See Songs We're Singing.
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, February 18, President's Day is still on.
Post concert dinner
Reservations for choir members and guests will be made for dinner following the concert on Saturday, June 1 at 10 PM. Location Not Your Average Joe's in Stonebridge. Click to see menu.
Main concert dates, times and location
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Saturday, June 1, 2019 - 8:00 pm
Sunday, June 2, 2019 - 3:00 pm |
Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building Auditorium
15941 Donald Curtis Drive Woodbridge, VA |
WCC Christmas 2018 "hope of Christmas - celebrate the child" concerts
DIRECTED BY The Resident and assistant director
Our 52th Anniversary concert season was on December 1st & 2nd 2018 for this past season. During which we performed a great selection of songs that were a delight to the choir and audience alike. The concert was directed by the Resident Musical Director Lee Irwin Culbreth and the Assistant Musical Director George Boyd. The principle accompanist was Meredyth Stirling. Percussion was provided by Marie Juliano and electric bass by Alan Bonsal. See above for information about upcoming concert season.
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).
ANNOUNCEMENTS
sam heermans
Sam Heermans (Tenor) was a member of WCC from the time it was formed until he retired from the choir about 3 years ago. He passed away on February 4, 2019.
For more details see the Memoriam page.
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SEE CURRENT NEWSLETTER. (Updated version posted 8/16 11:30 AM)
CHRISTMAS 2018 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 will be green) and black vest. Black shoes and socks. Women wear a black floor length dress with black hose and black shoes.
YANKEE CANDLE FUNDRAISING:
Woodbridge Community Choir
Our Group Number: 999986954
We are very excited to partner with Yankee Candle Fundraising by offering premium products from the worlds #1 candle brand. This is an easy way to help support the Choir.
Please click on the following link: Woodbridge Community Choir Shopping Site This is our very own Yankee Candle shopping page where you can place an order.
SPRING 2018 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 should be a business dress shirt for men and a blouse with sleeves for women. No polo shirts or T-shirts. The shirt should be a solid jewel tone color (no patterns, embossing, stripes, patterns or other ornamentations). Samples of the preferred jewel tone colors shown at right.
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
Drumset - filled
Harp
Violin 1&2
Keyboard - filled (need a backup)
Viola
Cello
Doublebass
For more details see the Memoriam page.
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SEE CURRENT NEWSLETTER. (Updated version posted 8/16 11:30 AM)
CHRISTMAS 2018 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 will be green) and black vest. Black shoes and socks. Women wear a black floor length dress with black hose and black shoes.
YANKEE CANDLE FUNDRAISING:
Woodbridge Community Choir
Our Group Number: 999986954
We are very excited to partner with Yankee Candle Fundraising by offering premium products from the worlds #1 candle brand. This is an easy way to help support the Choir.
Please click on the following link: Woodbridge Community Choir Shopping Site This is our very own Yankee Candle shopping page where you can place an order.
SPRING 2018 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 should be a business dress shirt for men and a blouse with sleeves for women. No polo shirts or T-shirts. The shirt should be a solid jewel tone color (no patterns, embossing, stripes, patterns or other ornamentations). Samples of the preferred jewel tone colors shown at right.
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
Drumset - filled
Harp
Violin 1&2
Keyboard - filled (need a backup)
Viola
Cello
Doublebass
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