We invite experienced singers to join us!

Membership is through a brief informal meeting with the Conductor.  You can contact Dr. Maroney at poconoconcertchorale@gmail.com to schedule a meeting prior to the beginning of the semester's rehearsals, or you can attend either one of the first two "open house" rehearsals each semester (for Fall 2023: September 5 & 12).

WHEN/WHERE ARE THE REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES?

Pocono Concert Chorale gives two concerts each season: the first Sunday after Thanksgiving weekend and the fourth Sunday in April, both at 2:30 pm. (dress rehearsal for each concert is on the Friday evening beforehand).  Our Winter 2023 concert will be on December 3, and weekly rehearsals take place Tuesdays 7-9 pm starting September 5.  Rehearsals and concerts are held at First Presbyterian Church on 575 Main St. in Stroudsburg, PA.

MEMBERSHIP DUES & FUNDRAISING

Like all other independent community choirs, ticket revenue covers only a portion of Pocono Concert Chorale's core operating expenses.  We rely on membership dues ($40 per half-year) as well as concert program ads and donations of which all members are expected to secure.  Financial assistance for membership dues is available to those in need.

COMMITMENT

Continuous membership is essential to the success and growth of the group - all members are expected to participate every semester.  A member who will be absent for one semester must notify both the Conductor and the President.  A former member absent for two or more semesters who wishes to return must secure approval from the Conductor.

ATTENDANCE

For the Pocono Concert Chorale to give quality musical performances, it is imperative that every member attend as many rehearsals as possible.  The maximum number of rehearsal absences may not exceed three for each concert under any circumstance.  A member who has exceeded the absence limit may rejoin the group the next semester.

MUSIC

Each member purchases their music.  Costs are kept to a minimum by PCC borrowing music and copying public domain works when possible.  Any music purchased is done in bulk via PCC to secure discounted prices.

CONCERT ATTIRE

Women: All black - Long dresses or skirts are preferred, but dress pants are acceptable.  No leggings, yoga pants, or jeans, nor skirts/dresses much above the knee.
 
Men: White shirt; Black suit, black shoes and long black tie.