Experience the human connection of
singing together!
What is it?
To celebrate the end of our 75th season, the Choral Society of Durham is hosting the Durham Community Sing, a community event for both singers and listeners. This new event for our organization offers a unique opportunity for members of the Durham community to join together in song.
Who is it for?
Everyone is welcome to sing with us, no matter the age or level of experience. The Choral Society will be joined by other local community, school, and church choirs.
If you would prefer not to sing, you are still welcome to join us to just listen! Children are also welcome to sing along or simply experience the singing.
If you would prefer not to sing, you are still welcome to join us to just listen! Children are also welcome to sing along or simply experience the singing.
When & where?
The Durham Community Sing will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Trinity United Methodist Church in downtown Durham. We will meet in the morning for a workshop and rehearsal, then showcase our music at a 1:30 PM performance.
Here's the plan:
10 AM – rehearsal/workshop
12:00 PM – lunch break
1:30 PM – performance
Here's where we'll be:
Trinity United Methodist Church
215 N Church St, Durham, NC
Here's the plan:
10 AM – rehearsal/workshop
12:00 PM – lunch break
1:30 PM – performance
Here's where we'll be:
Trinity United Methodist Church
215 N Church St, Durham, NC
Want more details?
This event is free of charge, but registration is required for any individual person or group planning to sing, so that musical scores can be ready for you when you come.
Boxed lunches will be available to order. You are also welcome to bring a packed lunch or get lunch from a local downtown restaurant.
Parking is plentiful and free in a nearby lot, street parking, and two parking garages.
Boxed lunches will be available to order. You are also welcome to bring a packed lunch or get lunch from a local downtown restaurant.
Parking is plentiful and free in a nearby lot, street parking, and two parking garages.
How do I sign up?
Registration for this event was closed after the May 15 deadline, but you are still very welcome to attend the Durham Community Sing. Please be aware, though, that while we plan to have a certain number of extra music copies for those who missed the deadline, you may need to share music with another singer.
FAQs
Do I need to be able to read music to participate?
No, you don’t. The music we’ll sing together isn’t simplistic, but it’s very singable and relatively easy to learn. If you wish, we would be happy to pair you up with a singer who can guide you through the learning process. You are also welcome to sing only the parts of the music that you find easiest (even in the concert.)
What pieces are we singing together?
There are 6 of them:
How can I keep from singing? (arr. Jeffrey Honoré)
I dream a world (André Thomas)
In that great getting' up morning (arr. Jester Hairston)
Let me listen (Dan Forrest)
Sing me to heaven (Daniel Gawthrop)
He never failed me yet (Robert Ray)
I ordered music; how do I get it?
You can pick up your music at the registration table on the day of the event.
Is there a dress code for singers in the concert?
No, there isn’t. You are welcome to wear comfortable, casual clothing throughout the day’s activities, if you wish. Just please bear in mind that we will be in a church.
How long will the concert last?
Probably about an hour: 30 minutes for the music that everyone sings together and 30 minutes or so for the individual choirs that have asked to sing a separate piece.
No, you don’t. The music we’ll sing together isn’t simplistic, but it’s very singable and relatively easy to learn. If you wish, we would be happy to pair you up with a singer who can guide you through the learning process. You are also welcome to sing only the parts of the music that you find easiest (even in the concert.)
What pieces are we singing together?
There are 6 of them:
How can I keep from singing? (arr. Jeffrey Honoré)
I dream a world (André Thomas)
In that great getting' up morning (arr. Jester Hairston)
Let me listen (Dan Forrest)
Sing me to heaven (Daniel Gawthrop)
He never failed me yet (Robert Ray)
I ordered music; how do I get it?
You can pick up your music at the registration table on the day of the event.
Is there a dress code for singers in the concert?
No, there isn’t. You are welcome to wear comfortable, casual clothing throughout the day’s activities, if you wish. Just please bear in mind that we will be in a church.
How long will the concert last?
Probably about an hour: 30 minutes for the music that everyone sings together and 30 minutes or so for the individual choirs that have asked to sing a separate piece.
