Allentown Symphony Chorus

Allentown Symphony Chorus Sponsor: JILL & ALFRED DOUGLASS, III
in memory of Roberta Raker Hudders & William Strauss Hudders

The Allentown Symphony Chorus is an auditioned professional level chorus that will be featured at least once a year with the Allentown Symphony Orchestra. This chorus is designed to not compete with other Lehigh Valley choruses and will only rehearse eight weeks prior to this year’s featured concert. The Allentown Symphony Chorus will be comprised of approximately 50 voices. There are additional requirements for openings in the paid Section Leaders and Assistant Section Leaders positions. There will be auditions for paid Section Leaders and Assistant Section Leaders. There will also be auditions for positions in a Scholarship Quartet, which will be open to local college students upon teacher recommendation.

The Choruus will sing at the Allentown Symphony Pops Concert, Broadway Rocks, in September 2025 and in the spring concerts, Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26,with the Allentown Symphony Orchestra performing the Mozart Requiem.

Eduardo Azzati, Chorus Master
Sponsored by JOHN BERSETH & CAROL DOREY

CRISTINA DINELLA MAKOWICZ, Rehearsal Accompanist

CAROLE BURKHARDT, Chorus Manager

Choir Positions

Section Leader (Honorarium)

• Outstanding singer/musician with ensemble experience
• Outstanding sound and intonation 
• Ability to blend
• Outstanding sight-singing skills
• Foreign language singing skills (Latin, Italian, German, French)
• Ability to run sectionals

Assistant Section Leader (Honorarium)

• Outstanding singer/musician with ensemble experience
• Outstanding sound and intonation
• Ability to blend
• Outstanding sight-singing skills
• Foreign language singing skills (Latin, Italian, German, French)
• Responsible for section attendance and communications (rehearsal notes, etc)

Scholarship Quartet (Honorarium/Scholarship)

• Outstanding college music major (voice major) with ensemble experience 
• Committed ensemble member with great work ethics (letter of recommendation required) 
• Excellent sound and intonation 
• Excellent music reading skills 
• Responsible for room set-up/break-down 

Chorister (volunteer) 

• Experienced choral singer 
• Trained-quality voice/sound 
• Very good intonation + ability to blend 
• Very good rhythm 
• Very good reading skills 
• Ability to fully commit to schedule 
• Note: Volunteer choristers need to re-audition after every 3 active seasons

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Mandatory excerpts from upcoming work (see Chorus Auditions Page)

*Those auditioning for Section Leader, Assistant Section Leader or Scholarship Quartet will most likely have additonal requirements.

**Concerts and all rehearsals will be held in Miller Symphony Hall, 23 North 6th Street, Allentown PA unless otherwise noted.

Rehearsal Schedule for the 25/26 Season:

FALL REHEARSALS for Allentown Symphony Pops Broadway Rocks Concert
Thursday, September 11, 2025  7:00-9:30pm MSH (Rodale Room) 

Thursday, September 18, 2025  7:00-9:30pm MSH (Rodale Room)
Thursday, September 25, 2025  7:00-9:30pm MSH (Rodale Room)
Friday, September 26, 2025       7:00-9:30pm (Stage tech rehearsal)
Saturday, September 27, 2024  1:30-4:30pm   Dress Rehearsal (Stage)

Saturday, September 27, 2024  7:00pm  Broadway Rocks Concert (Stage) call 6:30pm (Rodale Room)

SPRING REHEARSALS for Allentown Symphony Orchestra Mozart Requiem
Thursday, March 5, 2026      7:00-9:30pm (Rodale Room)
Thursday, March 12, 2026    7:00-9:30pm (Rodale Room)
Thursday, March 19, 2026    7:00-9:30pm (Rodale Room)
Thursday, March 26, 2026    7:00-9:30pm (Rodale Room)
Thursday, April 9, 2026         7:00-9:30pm (Rodale Room)
Thursday, April 16, 2026       7:00-9:30pm (Rodale Room)
Monday, April 20, 2025         7:00-9:30pm (Symphony Hall stage w/ DW)

Attendance Policy

Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is the responsibility of each member of the Allentown Symphony Chorus.  If, for some personal or professional reason, you must miss a rehearsal, you must notify the Chorus Director, in writing, at least two weeks in advance.  No more than one absence per year/concert cycle will be permitted.  No absences are permitted during the week of the concert performances with the Orchestra. 

Music

Each person will be responsible for providing their own music and black folder.

Dress

Black tuxedo with white shirt and bow tie for men 
Long black dress or black pants and blouse with ¾ or full-length sleeves for women
Black shoes and socks/stockings for both men & women

Questions?

Contact chorus@allentownsymphony.org