Virginia Symphony Orchestra
CommUNITY Orchestra/Chorus Registration
Register Here for the Virginia Symphony Orchestra CommUNITY Play-In and Sing-along! We would like each person who will be participating in the orchestra or chorus to fill out this form.
Pick up your instrument, bring your voice and join the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in a celebration of peace, inclusion and unity. This inspiring annual event embraces our community’s cultural richness and diversity, uniting people of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds through participation in music and spoken word.
26/27 CommUNITY Partners:
Event Schedule:
Performance:
- Sunday, October 4, 3:00pm at Booker T. Washington High School, Norfolk – FREE and Open to the public!
Chorus Only Rehearsal:
- Tuesday, September 29, 7:30pm-10:00pm at Blessed Sacrament Church, Norfolk (6400 Newport Ave, Norfolk, VA 23505) NOTE – Bring your music
Rehearsals for All Participants (Chorus & Orchestra):
- Saturday, October 3, 1pm-3:30pm Booker T. Washington High School, Norfolk NOTE – Bring your music and, if needed, music stand
- Sunday, October 4, 2pm-2:30pm Sound Check at Booker T. Washington High School, Norfolk NOTE – Bring your music and, if needed, music stand
Professional level music and easy versions of the music will be available for most instrument and voice parts, so come play and sing with us! Or just come as you are and enjoy the musical talents of your neighbors.
After you register, you will be directed to a music downloads page where you can choose your part. This year most instrument parts have simplified parts included so that you can choose to play the part you are most comfortable with in each piece. Please make your own copy of the music and bring a stand at all rehearsals and the performance.
Program includes:
- Star Spangled Banner
- Lift Every Voice and Sing
- La Follia from “The Orchestra Rocks”
- Suzuki Book 1 Medley
- Tchaikovsky Symphony No 6, III. March
- Reach out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand)
- Holst Jupiter from “The Planets”
This concert is Free and Open to the Public! Invite your friends, family and neighbors!
Don’t have an Instrument?
Rent yours with Music & Arts and get an extra special discount as commUNITY Participants, starting at just $9.99 for The first three months!
Visit musicarts.com/rentals and click “Rent Now” to get started!
- Search Your School
- Enter “Virginia Symphony Orchestra” as your school in the Search Bar.
- Select “College” as your age group.
- Choose Your Instrument
- You can select to reserve your instrument for later or get it now and start practicing. Please note: The $9.99 rental fee is only available for the first three months. It is $9.99 TOTAL for the first three months. Regular instrumental rental prices do apply after the trial period is over. Cancel Anytime.
- Select your instrument!
- Flute, Clarinet, Trombone, Trumpet, Violin, Viola are available starting at $9.99
- Alto Saxophone and Cello are available starting at $20 for the first three months.
- Make sure to include the Liability Damage Waiver (LDW) Review Your Order
3. Enter your address for Free Shipping –or– select Pick up from one of many Music & Arts Stores across the Hampton Roads Area.
- Chesapeake: 1412 Greenbrier Pkwy #126, Chesapeake, VA 23320
- Virginia Beach: 5244 Providence Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23464 -or- 829 Lynnhaven Pkwy #117, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 -or- 2173 Upton Dr Unit 301, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
- Portsmouth/Chesapeake: 3304 Taylor Rd A, Chesapeake, VA 23321
- Yorktown: Shopping Center, 209 Village Ave i, Yorktown, VA 23693
4. Get Your Instrument and Start Practicing!
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