‘Madison Sings’ dates announced for August

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By Jacob Stockinger

Here is an announcement from Drew Collins, the music director at the First Unitarian Society of Madison (FUS):

Dates in previous email were incorrect. The dates below are correct: the first three Tuesdays in August.

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“MADISON SINGS!”

Co-sponsored by First Unitarian Society of Madison and Madison Symphony Chorus. Unique singing events open to the community. Learn, rehearse, and perform .. .all in one night. Casual environment.

“MADISON SINGS!” EVENTS FOR SUMMER 2024

First three Tuesdays in August, 7:00-9:00. Attend one, two, or all three!

Aug. 6 — Haydn “Lord Nelson Mass”

Aug. 13 — Duruflé “Requiem” (You can hear the Fauré-like “Introit” performed by the Yale University Orchestra and Glee Club in the YouTube video at the bottom)

Aug. 20 — Handel “Messiah (excerpts)” *Scores will be provided, but participants who already own their own are encouraged to bring it

IMPORTANT DETAILS

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

No reservation needed

Suggested donation $10 at the door

Seating limited to 200 participants

Professional soloists

Piano accompaniment

Directors: Beverly Taylor and Drew Collins

A fun way to keep your voice up over the summer

All are welcome!

First Unitarian Society of Madison’s Atrium Auditorium (below, in a photo by Zane Williams: GPS is 900 University Bay Drive, Madison, WI 53711)

Scores available when you arrive (or bring your own). Brief vocal warm-up. Rehearse a choral masterwork. Culminates in a low-key “performance” (no audience).

Masking optional

More information: visit https://fusmadison.org/madisonsings/  

Or email drewc@fusmadison.org

Drew Collins, D.M.A. (he/him/his)

Music Director

First Unitarian Society of Madison

900 University Bay Drive, Madison, WI 53705

drewc@fusmadison.org • 608.233.9774, x121 (I check e-mail & v-mail Tues.–Fri. 9-5)

https://fusmadison.org/music/

“Architecture and music belong together. They are practically one. Beethoven and Bach were princely architects in my spiritual realm.” – Frank Lloyd Wright, architect of Unitarian Meeting House

Distinguished Artist Recital Series https://fusmadison.org/musicales/

Join a Choir at FUS! https://fusmadison.org/music/choirs/

Justice and Music Initiative https://fusmadison.org/jam

Valentine Jazz Soirée https://fusmadison.org/valentine/

Annual Harpsichord Recital https://fusmadison.org/harpsichord/

Community Singing Events https://fusmadison.org/madisonsings/

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