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Dear Friends of the Downtown Singers,
When I joined this choir in 2010, I never could have imagined I'd end up here, penning letters to friends and fans. It's hard to believe I've been part of such a special family for over 14 years. When I began singing with Alan, it was an experience unlike any I’d had previously, but I slowly made friends and found my comfort zone. Eventually I was asked to join the Board (imagine their surprise when I told them I had both music and non-profit backgrounds!) and eventually was asked to step in as co-president. I have sung with the choir under the baton of nearly every conductor we've had, including permanent and guest, and have used the same Messiah score for all of those 14 years.
Every fall when I open my score, I see notes of Messiah's past. Reminders of previous interpretations, musical context, things I need to practice, and so much more. And every fall I am amazed by this group and the growth it has shown in the last decade, plus. To know that the Downtown Singers is a non-audition, community choir is to truly appreciate the work that goes into our annual performances. Somewhere around 100 singers, coming together every week with the sole purpose of making beautiful music together. Some are classically trained singers and some can't read music, but everyone lifts their voice with the same passion. Through the work of our three permanent artistic directors, the Singers have refined their sound, stretched their abilities, and shared new experiences. With Mr. Manners, our newly appointed Artistic Director, we have continued to work on the smallest details to bring you a constantly improving experience. This year we have fresh, new interpretations of some movements while staying true to our past. We've invited back some of our most beloved soloists and are prepared to wow you with our performance. I do hope you will join us on December 14th for an evening of music and fellowship to kick off the holiday season. We can't wait to sing for you and share our passion and family.
Yours in song,
Julie Drozdowski
Co-president, Binghamton Downtown Singers
Table of Contents - Messiah Concert - Sat, Dec 14 2024, 7:00pm
- New Performance Time is 7PM
- Director's Corner
- Spring 2025 Concert Program is Announced
- Let's talk about Parking
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