This page is set aside for activities that members are involved in outside of the West Chester Area Community Chorus. If you have an activity/event that you would like to share, send an emsil to wccommunitychorus@gmail.com and we will make every effort to get the information here for everyone to enjoy.
Many Moods Of Christmas
If any of you are interested in singing in the Many Moods Of Christmas Concert at Calvary Lutheran Church on Sunday, December 8th, you should contact Kendra Werner at and let her know that you are interested. She will provide you with all of the necessary information and future rehearsal dates. Click here to get more information and here to find information on how to obtain tickets. The tickets are free but you need one to attend.
The Main Line Ecumenical Choir is presenting the Messiah on Sunday December 15, 2024 at 3:00 pm at the Saint Mary Magdalen Church, 2400 N. Providence Road, Media, PA 19063. For information about rehearsal times, concert attire, and more, click here.
Yolanda Hopping (2nd Soprano) is participating in the Brandywine Valley Chorale as they present the Magnificat on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 7:30 pm at Unionville High School. For more information and tickets, click here.
There is a new A Cappella Group in the West Chester Area. It is called SING’APPELLA.
A start up, mixed voice, A Cappella group is looking to add some fun-loving, singing friends. They will be focusing on familiar, popular songs from over the decades. They will be meeting in the West Chester Area on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 pm. For more information, contact Sue Martin (alto) at .
Any Skiers or Snowboarders In The Group?
Bob Zeolla is a member of the Brandywine Valley Ski Association (BVSA), a year round social and multi-sports club dedicated to promoting skiing and related activities. This winter the BVSA is running 2 ski trips for its members and friends. The first is a trip to Salt Lake City at the end of January to ski the multiple resorts in the Cottonwood Canyons. The second is a trip to Austria at the end of February to ski at Kitzbuhel and see (maybe not ski?) the famous Hahnenkamm downhill racecourse! Both trips have available spots for singles as well as couples. Sign up deadlines are November 15. Details at https://bvsa.wildapricot.org/event-5768791 for Austria and https://bvsa.wildapricot.org/event-5669808 for Salt Lake City.
Don’t Delay!!!
Bob Zeolla – 610-368-4517
DAR Music Scholarships Available
If you know someone who is pursuing a music degree or will be in the coming academic year, please encourage them to apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship and/or the Nellie Love Butcher Music Scholarship.
The DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship is a $5,000 annual award given to a student pursuing a degree in music performance, theory, composition, or education, and preference is given to students in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Applications will be accepted 11/1/24-1/31/25.
Here is the link to information about the Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship: https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/scholarships-1
If you click on the above link and scroll down to the bottom of the page, you can click on Scholarship FAQ’s and you will find information on how to apply including a link to the Application Portal. The direct link to the FAQ’s page is https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/scholarship-faqs. The direct link to the Application Portal is https://dar.academicworks.com.
The Nellie Love Butcher Music Scholarship is an annual award of up to $5,000 to a student pursuing an education in piano or voice. Further information about this scholarship and how to apply can be found at https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/scholarships-1.
Winter Cabaret
What better way to settle into the holiday spirit than a night of music featuring favorites from classics, stage, and screen? Come out and see me sing some of them for you!
The address for the mall is:
260 Exton Square Pkwy, Exton, PA 19341
Where Are We?
Arts and Athletics Club is located in the Exton Mall! You can find us on the Second Floor, across from Macy’s and the Old Cinnabon. It is best to park on the second floor of the parking garage next to the Exton Library. If you go in the doors there, we are the first space on your left.
How do I get tickets? https://aanda.aidaform.com/winter-cabaret
Can’t wait to see everyone there!
Amelia Sandler (Soprano 1)
Christmas Concerts At Westminster
Don’t miss our 100 Voice Concert Choir with chamber orchestra and handbells as they present their 34th Annual Christmas Concerts. Concerts last about one hour.
One of the many selections we will perform is Illuminare by Elaine Hagenberg (composer of Oh Love). You can find out more about the program and order your Christmas Concert tickets online now with the link below:
This year ticket requests will be online only. Tickets are free but are required to avoid overcrowding. There is a limit of 6 tickets per reservation. A $25 donation per ticket is suggested. If groups are interested in more than 6 tickets, please contact the church office. Unused tickets will be released 15 minutes before the program begins.
Unable to attend? You can enjoy the concert by watching the live stream concert at 3 pm on Sunday, December 15. Childcare is available at the afternoon concerts by reservation. Contact Mary Maina at to reserve space for your child(ren).
Westminster Presbyterian Church
10 W. Pleasant Grove Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-3377
Congratulations to Carolyn Scott (soprano) and her husband on the birth of their daughter, Eleanor Paige born on May 1st, 2024.
Bernadette Sullivan shared that she is attending a concert in Delaware of Music! Music! Music! which sounded like something some of our members would be interested in seeing. – Check out Music! Music! Music! and here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIU0SEv-mko