Bach youth choir accepting members

The Bel Canto Youth Chorus of the Bach Choir of Bethlehem are accepting new singers for the spring term.

The choir is open to children and youth ages 7-18, with the Preparatory Chorus for younger singers and the Concert Choir for older singers.

The Bel Canto Youth Chorus is internationally recognized for its high standard of musical excellence and style.

The choir has been invited to numerous music conferences, traveled internationally, recorded, and sung diverse and thoughtful repertoire.

Dr. Joy Hirokawa, artistic director and national leader in youth choral music, leads this educational program, currently celebrating its 30th anniversary season.

The choir takes a holistic approach to choral instruction that is ideal for any young person who loves to sing and is looking for more ways to be musically expressive.

In addition to getting solid musical and vocal instruction, singers grow as global musical citizens by incorporating historical context, culture, relevance and understanding of the text.

Choristers who audition will perform, travel, develop vocal technique, network with other musicians, and be part of a community of people who are passionate about singing.

Auditions are about 15 minutes long and both in person or on Zoom.

Tuition scholarships are available: To sign up for an audition, or for more information on the Bel Canto Youth Chorus and upcoming events, visit bach.org.

Valley Writer’s Group conference March 23-25

New York Times bestselling author Maria V. Snyder will serve as keynote speaker for the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group (GLVWG)’s 2023 Write Stuff Conference, one of the premier events for writers in the greater Lehigh Valley. The event is scheduled for March 23-25, at the Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel, 300 Gateway Drive, Bethlehem. The Write Stuff will be a live, in-person event with virtual options available for individuals who are unable to attend. The Write Stuff is sponsored in part by the MFA Program in Creative Writing and Publishing at DeSales University.

The 3-day event will include 14 breakout sessions, a book fair, critique opportunities, a flash fiction contest and plenty of networking.

For a complete list of event pricing, registration and program information, and speaker bios, visit https://greaterlehighvalleywritersgroup.wildapricot.org.

Wednesday, January 18

Afternoon dance with Johnny K. 1 to 3 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Winter piano recital. 7 p.m. Music Department, Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E. Third St. Tickets: online at www.CharterArts.org or at the door if not sold out.

Thursday, January 19

Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra rehearsals, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Conductor: George Fennell. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Thursday, January 19 through Sunday, January 22

Sondheim on Sondheim musical review: Sondheim in his own words and music, directed by Dr. Aaron Patterson and Erica Dickson. All-student cast and pit orchestra. 7 p.m. Jan. 20, 21 and 2 p.m. Jan. 22. Instrumental and vocal music departments, Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E. Third St. Tickets: online at www.CharterArts.org or at the door if not sold out.

Friday, January 20

Elm Street Jazz Workshop rehearsals, 9 a.m. Director: Allan Meyerson. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Saturday, January 21

Saturday night dance with Johnny K. Nominal cost; light refreshments. 7 to 10 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Tuesday, January 24

Good Vibrations Chorus led by Nancy Shumaker. All singers welcome. 9:30 a.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Wednesday, January 25

Free Karaoke with Bobby James, 1 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Thursday, January 26

Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra rehearsals, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Conductor: George Fennell. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Vocalist Cafe at Godfrey Daniels with Music Department students of Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts. 7 p.m. Reservations recommended; visit www.godfreydaniels.org

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