
Visit our Current Season page for information on the 2023-24 season, featuring this fall's performance of Handel's timeless oratorio, Judas Maccabeus.
The recording of Spring 2023's concert, Jenkins' The Armed Man - A Mass for Peace and Handel's Zadok the Priest is now available on our Video Gallery page!
For information on our rehearsal schedule, and COVID-19 policy, please visit our Rehearsals page. View our Calendar by clicking the link in the menu above.
Rehearsals
Schedule: Fall 2023
Rehearsals begin on Tuesday, September 5th at Union Congregational Church, 176 Cooper Ave. in Montclair. They will continue weekly through Tuesday, November 7th. Rehearsals will run from 8 pm until 10 pm; we will open early at 7:30 pm for the first rehearsal so that new members can register with our Trustee for Membership and everyone can purchase music. During concert week, we will rehearse on Tuesday, November 14th and Friday, November 17th from 7 pm until 10 pm at the concert venue.
Covid Protocols
After very careful consideration, the Board has determined that masks will be optional for both rehearsals and the concerts. We will continue to monitor the situation and act in case conditions change.
Membership Info
Auditions are NOT required, the ability to read music is extremely beneficial. Full year dues remain at $75 and half-year dues are $40. Cost for music this Spring will be confirmed before the first rehearsal.
Rehearsal Aids - Audio, Video and Music Notes
Judas Maccabeus - comparison of Carus and Novello page numbers
(Compiled by Donna Karanja for those singers who are using the edition we used back during the 2011 performance)
Rehearsal Notes:
Week 1: Fall 2023 Rehearsal Notes 20230905 Judas Maccabeus by Handel
Week 2: Fall 2023 Rehearsal Notes 20230912 Judas Maccabeus by Handel
Week 3: Fall 2023 Rehearsal Notes 20230919 Judas Maccabeus by Handel
Rehearsal Recordings:
OSNJ Rehearsal Simulcast Videos: Fall 2023 Rehearsal Videos Playlist - YouTube
Voice part-specific rehearsal tracks and sample performance videos:
Handel: Judas Maccabeus
Rehearsal Tracks: G.F. Handel - Judas Maccabeus HWV63 (choralia.net)
YouTube Video: Handel: Judas Maccabaeus - YouTube (Note: Because of the length of this work, I have linked to a playlist which you can run through end-to-end or select individual sections to listen to.)