Free and open to the public!
No registration required, but early arrival is recommended (these concerts are often Standing Room Only).
May 17, 2023
“There is great beauty in the sound of people singing together!”
The Pendle Hill Chorus is a non-audition community chorus that draws singers from across the tri-state area. Singing since 1993, our repertoire of sacred and secular music from around the world is challenging yet accessible.
All are welcome regardless of musical or choral experience. The only requirement is a commitment to learning the music and supporting each other by attendance at weekly rehearsals.
Rehearsals: Wednesday evenings, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Location: Pendle Hill Quaker Study and Retreat Center, Wallingford, Pennsylvania
First Rehearsal: Wednesday, March 1 – 7:00pm-9:00pm
First Rehearsal Location: Swarthmore Friends Meetinghouse
(one time only) 12 Whittier Place, Swarthmore, PA 19081
Concert:
Wednesday, May 17 ~ 8:00pm
Concert Location:
Swarthmore Friends Meetinghouse
12 Whittier Place, Swarthmore, PA 19081
Contacts:
Jackie Coren, director – jackie.coren@gmail.com
Joan Broadfield, manager – broadfieldje@gmail.com
Musical Director Jacqueline Coren recently retired from George School in Bucks County, where she taught music, directed the student and community choruses, and was music director for school musicals for 23 years. Jackie founded the Pendle Hill Community Chorus in 1993. Now beginning its 27th year, the Chorus draws amateur vocalists from throughout Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. They offer two concerts a year, in the Spring and Winter. All are invited to sing!
Travel directions to Pendle Hill. Please make sure to review our health and safety expectations at https://pendlehill.org/stay/covid-19-information/.