River City Chorale Begins 4th Season: New Singers Wanted

Andrew Haase, Hudson High School Director of Choral Activities is looking for singers interested in joining the 4th  annual River City Chorale.  This ensemble will rehearse on Mondays from 7-9pm and will begin rehearsal on Monday, May 14th   Performances are scheduled for Monday, July 23rd , 7:00pm at the high school and Thursday, July 26th  , 7:00pm in the Band Shell, downtown Hudson.  Beginning the week of July 4th, rehearsals will take place on Mondays and Wednesday from 7-9pm.There will be no rehearsal on Memorial Day or Independence Day. 

Registration will take place on-line this year.  Singers are asked to visit: www.therivercitychorale.orgto register and reserve music.  Singers will be able to pick up their music, practice CD and pay their $25 dues on Monday, May 7th from 6-8pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 1901 Vine Street in Hudson.  

This will also be the Chorale’s new location for rehearsals.

The River City Chorale is open to all singers interested in performing challenging, fun and rewarding choral literature.  There is no audition process for this ensemble, however previous singing experience is recommended.  Previous singing experience may include participating in high school, collegiate, church or community choirs.

The choir will be lead by accompanist Jodell Krause and conductor Andrew Haase.  Haase is the Director of Choral Activities at Hudson High School in Hudson, WI, a position he has held since 2001. Haase conducts the Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Exultate, Men’s Ensemble and serves as Music Director for the annual Musical.  Haase received his Bachelor of Arts degree in vocal music education at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, and a Master of Music degree in Conducting and Choral Literature from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ.

Remember to register on-line at www.therivercitychorale.org or email:therivercitychorale@gmail.com to  for more information.