Chorale

The Olam Tikvah Chorale meets regularly to sing together and to perform at community and synagogue events around the Washington, D.C. area. The Chorale practices at OT on Tuesday evenings from 7:30pm to 9:00pm, with a break at 8:00 for minyan. We tend to focus on contemporary liturgical music but include a smattering of Israeli songs, holiday songs, “traditional” tunes, and more.

Some choirs disband in the summer. The Olam Tikvah Chorale, however, has too much fun to take the entire summer off. Moreover, since many of our members express themselves Jewishly through music, it makes sense to continue doing something we find so essential to our spiritual well-being, even though the weather is hot! So we spend a few summer evenings in the summer singing Jewish music just for enjoyment.

In addition, we start preparing music for a High Holy Day-themed Shabbat service at Greenspring Village. However, we do relax our rehearsal schedule and meet twice a month through the summer. Some of our singers make it to each summer rehearsal, some to just a few. If you ever had an interest in possibly singing with the Chorale, this might be a perfect time to give it a try. Make it your summertime treat to yourself. Stop in when you’re able.

In June, we’ll rehearse June 2, 9, and 23. On June 12, the Chorale will join me on the bimah at the 7:15 pm Friday evening service in the Greenspring Village chapel in Springfield. Our July rehearsals are planned for July 7 and 28.

For more information about joining the Olam Tikvah Chorale, come to a Tuesday evening rehearsal or contact Carol Boyd Leon,, (703) 250-0554.