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Fairlington's choirs present programs of extended musical works (such as Faure Requiem, Bernstein's Chichester Psalms, and Handel's Messiah, accompanied by orchestra). 

If you would like to participate in any of the ensembles or need additional information, contact Dr. Louise Wilson, Director of Music, (703) 671-4057.

Calendar of Musical Events 2007-2008

Vocal Choirs:

Cherubs: Boy & Girls age 4 through Grade 1
Director: Debby Farabaugh
Rehearsals: Wednesday, 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm in Rm. 308
(Begins September 13)

Chapel Choir: Children grades 2 through 5
Director: Louise Wilson
Rehearsals: Wednesday, 7:15 pm to 8:00 pm in Rm. 108
(Begins September 13)

Youth Choir: Students grades 6 through 12
Director: David Porter
Rehearsals:  Sunday, 5 pm to 6 pm in Rm. 108
(Begins September 10)

Chancel Choir (adult) sings at the 11 am Sunday Worship
Director: Louise Wilson
Rehearsals: Thursday, 7:45 pm to 9:30 pm in Rm. 108
(Child care provided during rehearsals.)
(Begins September 7)

Seraphim Choir: Adults and youth who sing for special musical occasions.
Director: Louise Wilson
Rehearsals: Prescheduled with Chancel Choir, Thursdays, 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, in Rm. 108
(Child care provided during rehearsals.)
(Begins September 7)

Men's and Women's Barbershop Quartets
Sings for special occasions
Auditions for membership and alternate placement
Rehearsals as needed.

Handbell Choirs

The Joyful Ringers
Director: Louise Wilson
Beginners/Intermediates: Grade 2 through Adult
Rehearsals: Wednesday, 6:30 pm to 7 pm in Rm. 106
(Begins September 13)

Five by Five Ringers
Director: Louise Wilson
Small Handbell Ensemble  (five ringers):
Audition for membership and alternate placement.
Rehearsals: Sundays 12:15 to 1:00pm, Room 106
(Begins September 17)

Jubilate Handbell Choir: Advanced adults
Director: Louise Wilson
Rehearsals: Thursday, 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm  in Rm. 106
Rings at 9:30 and 11 am Worship Services once a month
(Childcare provided)
(Begins September 7)

Liturgical Dance

Interpretive dance for special services and concerts
Co-ed intergenerational
Practice times to be announced