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We welcome singers of all ages from High School and up. No audition is required.
2024–2025 Season Repertoire
Fall Performance, November 9, 2024 at 3 pm: British works for chorus, brass choir, and organ, including Rutter's Gloria and other works by Parry, Vaughan William, Howells, and others.
Messiah Performance, December 14, 2024 at 3 pm: The complete Handel’s Messiah
Spring Performance, April 13, 2025: Verdi’s Requiem with the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra conducted by Glen Cortese.
Registration Information
Join us for an extraordinary musical journey as we prepare Verdi’s Requiem for a performance with the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra at Proctors Theatre on April 13, 2025. No auditions required—just bring your love of singing and a commitment to our shared passion for music. We want a large and dedicated ensemble for this operatic tour-de-force and rehearsals begin on January 6, so whether you’re an experienced chorister or returning to singing, we’d love to welcome you! Visit octavosingers.org/join for more information and to sign up.
General registration is closed after January 13, 2025.
Be sure to have the following with you:
Rehearsal Logistics:
First Verdi Requiem Rehearsal: Monday, January 6, 7 PM – 9 PM. Registration begins at 6:15PM
Regular Rehearsal Time: Mondays, 7 PM – 9 PM
Location: Zion Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady
Before you arrive for each rehearsal, review the Respiratory Illness Precautions and follow the procedures therein if you have an exposure to, are experiencing symptoms of, or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or another respiratory illness,
Parking: Available next to the church.
General Check-in. Everyone must check in upon arrival at rehearsal. If you are late, check-in before you sing.
Contact: Info@octavosingers.org with any questions.
Fall Performance, November 9, 2024 at 3 pm: British works for chorus, brass choir, and organ, including Rutter's Gloria and other works by Parry, Vaughan William, Howells, and others.
Messiah Performance, December 14, 2024 at 3 pm: The complete Handel’s Messiah
Spring Performance, April 13, 2025: Verdi’s Requiem with the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra conducted by Glen Cortese.
Registration Information
Join us for an extraordinary musical journey as we prepare Verdi’s Requiem for a performance with the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra at Proctors Theatre on April 13, 2025. No auditions required—just bring your love of singing and a commitment to our shared passion for music. We want a large and dedicated ensemble for this operatic tour-de-force and rehearsals begin on January 6, so whether you’re an experienced chorister or returning to singing, we’d love to welcome you! Visit octavosingers.org/join for more information and to sign up.
General registration is closed after January 13, 2025.
Be sure to have the following with you:
- Completed registration form and waiver. Visit the following links to download; hard copies will be available on site for walk-ins.
- [Registration Form and Waiver here.]
- [Respiratory Illness Precautions for Waiver here.]
- Registration and music fees (cash or check preferred; see form for details)
Rehearsal Logistics:
First Verdi Requiem Rehearsal: Monday, January 6, 7 PM – 9 PM. Registration begins at 6:15PM
Regular Rehearsal Time: Mondays, 7 PM – 9 PM
Location: Zion Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady
Before you arrive for each rehearsal, review the Respiratory Illness Precautions and follow the procedures therein if you have an exposure to, are experiencing symptoms of, or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or another respiratory illness,
Parking: Available next to the church.
General Check-in. Everyone must check in upon arrival at rehearsal. If you are late, check-in before you sing.
Contact: Info@octavosingers.org with any questions.
Rehearsal Space: Zion Lutheran Church: