The Boston Cecilia is Boston’s longest-existing amateur chorus, famed in recent years for period instrument performances of Handel and Bach as well as revelatory readings of recent masterpieces, all under the inspired direction of Donald Teeters for the last 44 years. The chorus is comprised of about 60 volunteer singers. Founded in 1876, Cecilia's reputation for stylish performances, winning highest praise from audiences and critics alike, continues under the exciting new leadership of Nicholas White.

 

Auditions are 10 minutes in length and include vocalizing, sight-reading (on one’s own voice part) and singing a prepared piece (welcome, but not required.) Audition dates are set for the following times:

 

 

There are also three “look-ahead” rehearsals with the chorus in June. Potential new singers are welcome and encouraged to attend in order to become familiar with Boston Cecilia. Auditions preceding these rehearsals, between 6:30 and 7:15, are available by pre-arrangement.

 

Monday, June 3, 7:30-10:00pm

Monday, June 10, 7:30-10:00pm

Monday, June 17, 7:30-10:00pm

 

The 2013-2014 season performances will include Duruflé’s Requiem, choral masterpieces by Stanford and Howells, Christmas carols old and new, and a celebration of J.S. Bach’s birthday with a performance of the B-Minor Mass at Jordan Hall.

 

Saturday, November 2nd, 2013 at 8:00pm (All Saints Parish, Brookline)

Friday, December 6th, 2013 at 8:00pm (Church of the Advent, Boston)

Sunday, December 8th, 2013 at 3:00pm (All Saints Parish, Brookline)

Friday, March 21st, 2014 at 7:30pm (Jordan Hall, New England Conservatory)

 

Monday evenings, 7:30pm to 10:00pm at All Saints Parish, Brookline.

(Rehearsals begin Monday, September 9th at 7:30pm.)
Occasional Saturday morning rehearsals - once or twice a year.
Free parking and T-accessible.
Green C-line: Dean Road
Green D-line: Beaconsfield