Last Update: 1/17/2022 - Home Page & Directors Notes
Woodbridge Community Choir
of
Woodbridge, Virginia
next concert dates, times and location
Spring 2022 - "Broadway, of Thee We Sing"
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Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building Auditorium
15941 Donald Curtis Drive Woodbridge, VA |
Saturday, May 7, 2021 - 8:00 pm
Sunday, May 8, 2021 - 3:00 pm |
to all fans, members, and potential new members of the Woodbridge Community Choir
WCC is back in business
(See wcc spring 2022 concert details below)
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 2021 "Christmas Glow" held December 12th at the United States Marine Corp Museum in Triangle, VA. This past Spring concert season Spring 2020 "Broadway, of Thee We Sing" has been postponed due to COVID-19 guidelines and mandates issued by various levels of government but is now planned for the Spring 2022 season. 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 (for 2022 season on January 31) 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 ensuring 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 (for 2022 season on January 31) 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 ensuring 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 concerts
"Broadway, of thee we sing"
DIRECTED BY The Resident musical director
The WCC Spring 2020 "Broadway, of Thee We Sing" concert season was postponed and rescheduled for Spring 2022. 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 principal 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 2022 Spring season on Monday, January 31st 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.
SPECIAL NOTICE: If you registered for the Spring 2020 season and received a set of music and plan to participate for the Spring 2022 season bring the music with you that you received then. If you registered and are not planning to participate, please drop off your music at the first rehearsal or mail it to the WCC post office address.
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 2022 Spring season on Monday, January 31st 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.
SPECIAL NOTICE: If you registered for the Spring 2020 season and received a set of music and plan to participate for the Spring 2022 season bring the music with you that you received then. If you registered and are not planning to participate, please drop off your music at the first rehearsal or mail it to the WCC post office address.
ANNOUNCEMENTS to choir
Winnie Gilmore's husband
Word has been received that the husband of Winnie Gilmore (alto) has recently passed away.
adopt-a-highway
CANCELLED - due to insufficient number of volunteers.
We need 7 to 8 more people to help pick-up trash for Adopt-A-Highway.
We are planning to meet at Jenkins Park (behind the Hillendale Fire Station in Dale City) Saturday, 10/16/2021, at 9:30 AM, receive assignments, and meet again after we are done for a celebration picnic.
We can beautify our community and spend some time relaxing!
We need 7 to 8 more people to help pick-up trash for Adopt-A-Highway.
We are planning to meet at Jenkins Park (behind the Hillendale Fire Station in Dale City) Saturday, 10/16/2021, at 9:30 AM, receive assignments, and meet again after we are done for a celebration picnic.
We can beautify our community and spend some time relaxing!
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. Production and Co-chair Production 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 most likely 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 next scheduled rehearsal for Monday is 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. (Most recent updated version posted 2/3/2020 10:30 AM)
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.
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.
The primary fundraising effort for the current season is to be announced. Please note that operating funds for the choir is at an all-time low due to cancelled concerts and reduced public funding. Please consider making additional over and above donations to help offset this condition. Thank you in advance for any donation that you can make to help out.
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.
ASSISTENT 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 Violin 1 filled
Cello - filled
Double bass
SEE CURRENT NEWSLETTER. (Most recent updated version posted 2/3/2020 10:30 AM)
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.
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.
The primary fundraising effort for the current season is to be announced. Please note that operating funds for the choir is at an all-time low due to cancelled concerts and reduced public funding. Please consider making additional over and above donations to help offset this condition. Thank you in advance for any donation that you can make to help out.
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.
ASSISTENT 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 Violin 1 filled
Cello - filled
Double bass
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