Choir Hopping
An Open Rehearsal Series
Welcome to Choir Hopping, an exciting opportunity for conductors to visit, observe, and learn from one another's rehearsals. This series aims to promote professional development through peer observation and encourage networking and idea-sharing among choral professionals.
How to Choir-Hop
Browse through the available open rehearsals below
Contact the choir director if specified, or simply show up at the designated time and place
Enjoy observing and learning from your peers!
Thomas Circle Singers
Date: October 15, 2024
Time: 7:15 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Church of the Epiphany (Metro Center; 1317 G St. NW DC)
Choir Type: Adult Community
Director: Miles Canaday
Notes:
Enter through the west gate (left side of the church as you face it from G St.)
Church of the Epiphany is a 30-second walk from the 13th and G st. Metro Center stop
Christmas concert is Sat., Dec. 7 at 5pm at Church of the Epiphany
Deer Creek Chorale
Date: October 15, 2024 (Any Tuesday in October, November and February-May)
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Chestnut Grove Presbyterian Church, Phoenix, Md.
Choir Type: Adult Community
Director: Martha Banghart
Notes: In the sanctuary. Plenty of parking.
Congressional Chorus
Date: October 16, 21, and 25, 2024
Time: 7:00-9:30 PM
Location: First Congregational UCC, 945 G St NW, Washington, DC
Choir Type: Adult Community
Director: Allan Laiño
Notes:
Metered/Park Mobile street parking
$10 garage parking at 980 G Place, N.W
Metro Center/Gallery Place Metro
Deer Creek Youth Choir - Jubilate (Grades 2-5)
Date: October 17, 2024 (also October 24, 2024)
Time: 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Ebenezer United Methodist 3345 Charles St, Fallston, MD 21047
Choir Type: Children's and Community Youth
Director: Stacey Scarff
Notes: Rehearsal in fellowship hall
Deer Creek Youth Choir - Vivace (grade 6-9)
Date: October 17, 2024 (also October 24, 2024)
Time: 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Ebenezer United Methodist - 3345 Charles St, Fallston, MD 21047
Choir Type: Children's and Community Youth
Director: Julie Culotta
Notes: Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
GenOUT Youth Chorus
Date: October 19, 2024 (Most Saturdays)
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Location: St. Thomas Parish, 1517 18th St., NW, Washington, DC 20036
Choir Type: Children's and Community Youth, Junior High/Middle School, Senior High School
Director: C. Paul Heins
Notes:
If interested in attending, please advise in advance so we can confirm the time and location AND add you to the list of visitors
Send inquiries to Paul Heins at cpheins@gmcw.org
18th Street Singers
Date: October 21, 2024 (and any Monday evening)
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: First Trinity Lutheran Church, 501 4th Street NW, Washington, DC
Choir Type: Adult Community
Director: Ben Olinsky
Notes:
Happy to welcome area conductors or conducting students to any Monday evening rehearsal
Email music@18thstreetsingers.org to confirm attendance and date
Street parking available but limited on nights with events at the Capital One Arena
Half a block from the Judiciary Square stop on the red line
Rehearsal in the main sanctuary, up a flight of external stairs on 4th Street
For elevator access, email in advance
Kinship Singers
Dates: October 21, 2024 (Also October 28, November 4 & 11)
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Damascus, MD - in residence at St. Anne's Episcopal, 25100 Ridge Road, Damascus - for fall 2024 and winter 2025 sessions
Choir Type: Adult Community
Director: Polly Baldridge
Notes:
Currently working on a concert called "Under the Apple Tree" that includes a variety of genres
Rehearsal in the sanctuary on the main floor of the building
The church and parking lot are up a slight hill
Entrance is handicap accessible
More info about the group is available at www.givingvoiceproject.com/kinshipsingers
Sherwood Community Chamber Choir
Date: October 23, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Sherwood High School
Choir Type: Adult Community
Director: Bill Evans
Notes:
Rehearsal in the Sherwood High School choral room
Park near the stadium and enter through the auditorium entrance
Contact evansw00@gmail.com
Takoma Academy Camerata
Date: November 6, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: 8120 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park
Choir Type: Senior High School
Director: Lulu Mwangi Mupfumbu
Notes: Please send an email if you plan to attend to receive further directions. Contact lmupfumbu@ta.edu
Cathedral Choral Society
Date: December 9, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Washington National Cathedral
Choir Type: Adult Community
Director: Steven Fox
Notes:
Rehearsal in the Nave at Washington National Cathedral
Parking is free and available on South Road on the Cathedral Grounds
Enter through the Handicapped entrance
American Youth Chorus
Date: December 11, 2024 (Also January 8, 2025)
Time:
Beginners (grades 3-5): 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Intermediates (grades 6-8): 4:45 PM - 6:15 PM
Location: Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th St SE, Washington, DC
Choir Type: Children's and Community Youth
Director: Jonathon Hampton