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Joining the Pioneer Valley Symphony Orchestra
The
PVS orchestra rehearses on Wednesday evenings from
7:30-10:00 pm at the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association
Building in Old Deerfield. Generally
five – six Saturday evening concerts are given between
October and June. During concert weeks, in addition to the
Wednesday rehearsal there is a Friday dress rehearsal. The
core membership of the orchestra consists of about 70
musicians, with expansion to 90 or more musicians for
large works. The quality of the Pioneer Valley Symphony
attracts musicians from a wide geographic area. Current
members come from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont and
New Hampshire. Inquiries from interested players of all
instruments are always welcome. Most members of the
orchestra are unpaid volunteer musicians of outstanding
musical ability. Any musician interested in joining the
Pioneer Valley Symphony should contact the orchestra's
Personnel Manager, Cecilia Berger,
at 413-773-3664 or by
email at cberger@pvso.org.
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Joining the Pioneer Valley Symphony Chorus
The
PVS Chorus rehearses on Tuesday evenings
from 7:30-9:30 pm in the auditorium of The
Bement School. The chorus generally performs
with the orchestra in December and May, and
has a separate choral concert in the spring
or fall. During performance weeks, in
addition to the regular Tuesday night
rehearsal, there is a Wednesday
rehearsal with the orchestra, and a Friday
dress rehearsal. The chorus consists of
80-100 singers. Some are beginners, some
are music professionals, many have enjoyed a
life-long involvement in choral singing. The
chorus is open to any singer who is
committed to spending the time—both in and
out of rehearsal—necessary to prepare the
assigned material for performance. There is
no formal audition, though new members are
heard individually by the Chorus Director.
There are no dues. Singers purchase their
music and concert costume (shirt and tie or
bow). Anyone interested in joining the
chorus should contact the office via phone
at 413-773-3664
or email at pvsoffice@pvso.org.

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