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"I am a professional dancer, but can’t imagine giving up singing" by Ellen Gerdes

I sing because I have always enjoyed singing and performing. I sang in ensembles in college and feel lucky that Philadelphia has so many singing opportunities. I am a professional dancer, but I can’t imagine giving up my singing practice. … Continue reading →

"I love a whole range of choral music" by Martin L

I get great satisfaction if I can make a piece my own, while being faithful to the composer's intentions. Continue reading →

"Singing has been one of my loves since childhood" by Jean Sugars

It is always great doing music when the composer shows up for rehearsal or a performance. Continue reading →

"What inspires me to sing?" by Dan O

What inspires me to sing? Nobody claps when I practice law. Continue reading →

"I have been singing since before I could talk!" by Leslie K

I wanted to join Mendelssohn Club to meet other singers in Philadelphia and to make beautiful music. Continue reading →

"Why do I sing?" by Roberta_R

The experience of working with Rollo Dilworth is heavenly. I'm loving his music and he will make a gospel choir of us yet! Continue reading →

"I don’t sing because I am happy… I’m happy because I sing." by PhilJ

There is a point in the Duruflé Requiem about which I think, every time we sing it or I hear a performance or recording, "If there really were angelic choirs in something called heaven, this is what they would sound like." I don't react that way to anyone else's version of angel choirs. Continue reading →

"My Way to Express" by Ana

Singing is my way to express my spirit and feelings. Continue reading →

"Oh My Lord, Didn’t It Rain!" by Jennifer Hayman

Spending time with a chorus chock full of lingering coughs and sniffles on a rainy night in February may not be everyone's cup of tea, especially if you still have a two-hour commute ahead of you. But Rollo Dillworth seemed not to mind. In fact, I think he made us all forget our winter blues for a least an hour at last Wednesday's rehearsal, where he led us through his brand new piece, "Didn't It Rain." Continue reading →

"A change-up in choral rehearsing (with a little ethnomusicology to taste)" by Bill Horan

No written notes, no technical instruction. Just singing a particular melody, and then getting a learner to imitate what you just sang. Continue reading →