First Rehearsal To Be Held To-morrow The Shanghai Choral Society will hold the first practice of its Spring Season to-morrow, Monday, January 10, commencing at 5.30 p.m. Through the kindness of Dean Trivett the building formerly used as a gymnasium, to the back of the Cathedr: has been placed at the disposal of the Choral Society for their rehearsals.
The musie to be prepared for this season will be Brahms' "Requiem" and Dvorak's "Stabat Mater," both of which will be rendered in Holy Trinity Cathedral—the former some time in March "and the latter in April.
The society is fortunate in having the kind ce-operation of Mr. A. Avshalomoff as conductor, Mr. L. H. Barton as organist, and Mr. A. Singer as pianist for the forthcoming season.
Any singers who have not already been approached but would like to join the Choral Society are invited either to communicate with Mr. D. E. Harbottle, Hon. Secretary (Room 39, SMC. P.W.D.) otto attend tomorrow's rehearsal. It is anticipated that there will be in the vicinity of 100 singers in this season's choir. One of the chief aims\of the Choral Society is to foster Jobo] interest in choral music and the society is always pleased to enroll any who would like to join.
Voice tests have never yet been enforced—in fact, it might almost be Said that about the only requirements are a reasonable knowledge of musical notation and faithful attendance at rehearsals Any fear of preliminary voice tests should not. therefore, deter any hesitant applica ants wishing to join.
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