The Abington Choral Club (ACC) is a dynamic,
diverse mixed-voice community chorus, which provides a unique musical
experience for singers and listeners alike. Now more than 80 members
strong, its purpose is to broaden the musical horizons of its audience,
to offer challenges to the singers, and to provide fellowship for both.
Founded 60 years ago, ACC embraces singers of all ages, varied
backgrounds, occupations, and personal interests, who share a common
bond – the love of music and the desire to share it with the community.
Members
live in Abington as well as communities throughout Bucks and Montgomery counties and the city of Philadelphia.
Two annual free concerts
(donations welcome) are performed in the Spring and Winter seasons, and
are held at Abington High School auditorium, a tradition that has
continued since the ACC's inception in 1947. In addition, ACC is
committed to community outreach,
bringing their repertoire to local retirement communities, schools, and
hospitals, as well as performing at events throughout the Delaware
Valley.
ACC has always sought to achieve musical excellence throughout its
history,
planning programs that would appeal to a broad spectrum of audience
interests, and sharing its spontaneity and spirit with its listeners.
Peter A. Hilliard
, an experienced musical theatre director and an award-winning composer, is the Music Director.
Roburt Gajdos, an accomplished pianist, joined ACC as the accompanist in 1997.
Weekly rehearsals are conducted each Wednesday starting at 7:30 p.m. (note new time), with the exception of the summer months. Auditions
are held during the first three consecutive rehearsals of each concert season.
The success of making music during this season can be
attributed to all those people who are part of the present chorus,
former singers, accompanists, musicians, and music directors – and the
people who have given their time to work behind the scenes on
production and as ushers. More importantly, the success of ACC begins
with our audience and financial supporters, whose loyalty and commitment make our concerts possible.
Hear Our Voices
On joining us as our new director, Peter Hilliard volunteered to put
three recipes from the ACC cookbook to music. We performed the three
recipe songs in our Spring 2009 concert to popular acclaim, and the
recordings are available here for your enjoyment.
Generations Concert The Abington Choral Club participated in
the Generations Concert at Calvary Baptist Church in Bristol, PA, on
Saturday, March 19, 2011, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Youth Chorale.
Trenton Thunder
Members of the Abington Choral Club performed the National Anthem at a Trenton Thunder game on July 17, 2010.
We are always looking for new members and patrons who financially support our efforts!
Would you like to join our Group? Please visit our Membership/Audition
page for more information about joining the Abington Choral Club. If
you are interested in becoming an ACC Patron, please contact our
president, Suzy Moore.
Upcoming Events
Holiday Concert Rejoice, A Festive Celebration
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