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The Arundel Vocal Arts Society is a community singing group of approximately 60 men and women from all parts of Anne Arundel County who simply enjoy the art of singing in a choral environment. The Society was formed 19 years ago to support the art of choral singing by performing a wide variety of musical styles with orchestral accompaniment.

The chorus' repertoire ranges from classical choral masterworks and traditional Christmas pieces performed with orchestra to Broadway musicals and standard popular music performed with instrumental ensembles. It is a goal of Arundel Vocal Arts to maintain a high caliber profile by giving performances that are dignified, yet exciting for both the audience and the singers.

Besides the two major concerts that annually comprise its season (classical and Christmas music in December; Broadway and pops in the Spring), the group has also performed at the following:

• Carnegie Hall
• The Vatican for Pope John Paul
• Downs State Park
• The Maryland State House
• The Annapolis Waterfront Festivals
• A Concert for the Performing Arts Association of Linthicum
• A Concert for the Anne Arundel Community Concert Association
• Joint Concerts With the Annapolis Opera and the Ballet Theater of Annapolis.

Arundel Vocal Arts director is Glenette (Rohner) Schumacher. Glenette was one of the charter members of the group and became its musical and artistic director in 1994 upon the retirement of Ava Shields, the group's first and only other director. Glenette has an extensive background in conducting, musical directing and arranging, having over 100 musicals and concerts to her credit in the Baltimore-Annapolis area. Glenette can contacted by clicking here.

Membership is open to the public and we are currently seeking new singers in all voice ranges. (Tenors and Basses are especially welcome!!) Auditions may be arranged by calling (410) 268-3131. Prospective new members are asked to sit in on a rehearsal and then sing a prepared song or vocalese for the director at the end of rehearsal.

Rehearsals are held at the Woods Community Center in Severna Park (corner of Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd and Cypress Creek Road), on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30. Rehearsals for the spring season began on Wednesday, January 9, 2002.After a break for the summer, rehearsals for the fall season will begin Wednesday, September 4, 2002.

In addition to using the AVAS Request for Information and Mailing List Sign-up Form, you may also call the Arundel Vocal Arts Society at (410) 268-3131. Contributions will be graciously accepted at this number.

The Arundel Vocal Arts Society is a non-profit organization that obtains its funds through membership dues, ticket sales, program ads, state and county grants and contributions.