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Join Us: Registration for Choral Union’s 2024 Performance is Now Open!

Calling all music lovers and aspiring singers in the Janesville, WI area! We are thrilled to announce that registration for Choral Union’s next 2024 performance is now open. Whether you’re a seasoned vocalist or just starting out, this is your chance to be part of a community that celebrates the joy of singing and the beauty of choral music.

About Choral Union

Choral Union is a Classical Community Choir that brings together a diverse mix of experienced and novice singers. We tackle demanding and inspiring pieces of choral music, creating unforgettable performances that resonate with both our members and audiences. Our choir is rooted in the belief that everyone who loves music and loves to sing should have the opportunity to do so. That’s why we have never held auditions – we welcome everyone with open arms.

“Choral Union gives a lot of us who are not trained a venue to just sing.” – Rochell Cheplak

Why Join Choral Union?

  • Inclusive Community: No auditions required. If you have a passion for singing, you’re welcome here.
  • Musical Growth: Experience the thrill of performing challenging and beautiful choral works.
  • Friendship and Fun: Join a supportive and friendly group of fellow music enthusiasts.

“I believe in music as being a force that brings people together. I also think it’s important that communities are brought together.” – Richard Severing

How to Register

To join us for our 2024 performance, simply fill out our registration form. It’s quick and easy, and your journey with Choral Union will begin!

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Don’t Miss Out!

Our choir thrives on the diverse talents and voices of our members. By joining Choral Union, you’ll be part of a longstanding tradition of musical excellence and community spirit. Come sing with us and make 2024 a year of musical magic.

Let Your Voice Be Heard – Register Today!

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First 2023 Rehearsal – Come & Sing With Us!

Come sing with Choral Union Janesville, a civic choir singing great music since 1881!

Rehearsals begin Monday, September 11th at 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM and will be held at Cargill United Methodist Church,2000 Wesley Ave., Janesville WI.

This year we will be performing Haydn’s “Lord Nelson Mass”, Directed by Richard and Marie Severing and accompanied by orchestra and soloists.

Our 2023 performance will be on December 3, 2023 @ 2:00 PM.

Registration fee – $20. Music will be provided. Additional questions – call Steven Geisler at (608) 741-5074

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Up Next for 2023: Performing Haydn’s “Lord Nelson Mass”

We will be performing Haydn’s ‘Lord Nelson Mass’ for our 2023 performance at the Cargill United Methodist Church, located at 2000 Wesley Ave., Janesville WI. Directed by the talented duo of Richard and Marie Severing and accompanied by a captivating orchestra and outstanding soloists, this performance promises to be a musical experience like no other.

Richard Severing - Artistic Director and Conductor Marie Severing - Associate Conductor & Soprano Soloist

Haydn’s ‘Lord Nelson Mass,’ also known as the Missa in angustiis (Mass for troubled times), is a masterpiece composed by the Austrian composer Joseph Haydn in 1798. It holds a special place in Haydn’s body of work and showcases his creative genius.

During a period marked by political and financial instability in Europe, Haydn crafted this remarkable composition, featuring an original orchestration of strings, trumpets, timpani, and organ that creates a distinctive and ‘dark’ orchestral sound.

Adding to the intrigue is the historical context of the Mass. As Austria faced significant threats from Napoleon’s campaigns, Admiral Horatio Nelson achieved a stunning victory over Napoleon’s forces in the Battle of the Nile on August 1, 1798, just before the Mass’s first performance. This coincidence led to the nickname ‘Lord Nelson Mass,’ which remains associated with the piece.

The Mass features virtuosic solo parts, including demanding bass and soprano lines, showcasing Haydn’s musical brilliance. It premiered on September 23, 1798, at the town parish.

Join us for a truly memorable performance of the ‘Lord Nelson Mass’ on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023, at 2:00 PM, as we bring this extraordinary composition to life and transport you through time to the essence of Haydn’s musical genius.”

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Choral Union 2022 (Mendelssohn Elijah) Performance

Past performance from December 4, 2022: Join Choral Union LTD – directed by Richard Severing as we perform ELIJAH, AN ORATORIO BY FELIX MENDELSSOHN

Elijah (German: Elias), Op. 70, MWV A 25, is an oratorio by Felix Mendelssohn depicting events in the life of the Prophet Elijah as told in the books 1 Kings and 2 Kings of the Old Testament. It premiered on 26 August 1846 at Birmingham Town Hall in its English version, conducted by the composer, and it was immediately acclaimed a classic of the genre.

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Janesville Choral Union is a community choir in Janesville, Wisconsin, that is a combination of experienced and novice singers tackling demanding choral masterpieces. JCU has never held auditions and anyone who loves music and loves to sing is encouraged to join.  Learn More.

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