Viva l’Italia! Our spring repertoire includes music by Rossini, Verdi, and Vivaldi.

December 9, 2018

This season offers a delightful banquet of classical Italian choral music: the “Inflammatus et accensus” from Rossini’s Stabat Mater, the “Libera Me,” from Verdi’s Requiem, and the Vivaldi Gloria. In addition, we are singing Monteverdi’s “Cantate Domino.”  The season culminates with our “Viva, l’Italia!” concert, May 10, 7:30 p.m. at St. James Church in Pennington. … More Viva l’Italia! Our spring repertoire includes music by Rossini, Verdi, and Vivaldi.

Holiday Concert Will Include Local Art Show

November 19, 2018

The Hopewell Valley Chorus will present “Resounding Joy,” its 59th annual winter concert on December 14, at 7:30pm. Spanning centuries, continents, and musical traditions, the program offers both joy and serenity to celebrate the holiday season. The Hopewell Valley Arts Council will display works by local artists, painted on palettes sliced from the area’s fallen … More Holiday Concert Will Include Local Art Show

Choral Conducting Scholars Program

September 3, 2018

The Hopewell Valley Chorus is accepting applications for its Choral Conducting Scholar Program.  Applicants should be of high school age and have a strong interest in choral conducting or music education.  Accepted Scholars will be given dedicated rehearsal time to teach a piece of music to the Chorus. Each Scholar will have private score study … More Choral Conducting Scholars Program

Performing Haydn’s Creation at Carnegie Hall

June 12, 2018

On June 11, 13 singers from the Hopewell Valley Chorus sang Haydn’s “Creation” at Carnegie Hall as part of the Masterwork Festival Chorus, a collaborative, auditioned chorus of singers from across the country. This exhilarating experience was our second opportunity to perform at the legendary concert hall—two unforgettable experiences that we hope to repeat next … More Performing Haydn’s Creation at Carnegie Hall

May 17: You Scream! I Scream! All-Day Ice Cream Social

May 10, 2018

On Thursday , May 17, Uncle Ed’s Creamery once again hosted “You Scream! I Scream,” a day to support the Hopewell Valley Chorus, by enjoying delicious treats: sundaes, cones, cups, candy, pies and more! Uncle Ed donated $170 to the chorus, a generous portion of the day’s sales. The Hopewell Valley Chorus thanks Ed Gola … More May 17: You Scream! I Scream! All-Day Ice Cream Social

Spring into Song, Sunday Afternoon, April 15

March 15, 2018

Our 19th annual Spring into Song was another smashing success. We were joined by the five choirs of the Trenton Children’s Chorus and their drumming ensemble, as well as Vox Nova and the Timberlane Singers, in their Spring into Song debut. The generosity of musicians and audience members led to overflowing free-will donation baskets, which … More Spring into Song, Sunday Afternoon, April 15

We practiced, practiced, practiced…

June 20, 2017

Earlier this year, members of the HVC made their debut in CARNEGIE HALL, New York City. On March 11, 2017, they performed W.A. Mozart’s cherished and famed Requiem, K. 646. Auditioned singers from all over the country came together to rehearse and perform this masterwork under the baton of Dr. Bruce Chamberlain, Director of Choral Activities at … More We practiced, practiced, practiced…