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Old Sturbridge Village Singers

Department	Museum Program
Resposibilities	The Old Sturbridge Village Singers sing one Saturday a month from May through October and also at OSV's Christmas program in December. The OSV Singers portray a 'singing school' from the town of Sturbridge.  The purpose of the singing school was to improve the singing in the churches. All of the music performed is authentic for the period.  The repertoire consists of shape-note hymns, anthems, secular choruses, folk and patriotic songs as well as rounds and catches.
Requirements	Perspective Singers need to audition in April with the Singing School director Barbara Peacock.  The group only rehearses on the Mondays of May.  It is recommended that those interested be able to learn music on your own and have had choral /chior experience. Must be willing to be costumed.
Hours	On the days that the singers perform there is an open rehearsal from 10:30 to 11:30 at the Meetinghouse. There are two performances in the afternoon each lasting 30 minutes long.

If you are interested in volunteering for this postion, please submit the form below or call 508-347-0302.

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