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Hopewell Valley Chorus Welcomes New Director, Announces Fall Season

Heather Mitchell, Artistic Director

Heather Mitchell joins the Hopewell Valley Chorus this fall as its new artistic director. Ms. Mitchell holds a doctor of musical arts degree from the University of Arizona and a master of music degree from Saint Cloud State University, in both choral and orchestral conducting. She has been sought out as a clinician and judge for many choral festivals and her broad conducting experience includes choirs and orchestras in Arizona, Florida, Minnesota, New Jersey, and New York. She earned the Emerging Conductor Award from the Minnesota Chorale and received three consecutive awards as Outstanding Conductor and Outstanding Achievement in Choral Music. In addition to her position with the Hopewell Valley Chorus, Ms. Mitchell serves as assistant conductor of the Manhattan Choral Ensemble

The chorus begins its 56^th season on September 21 at 7 PM. Weekly rehearsals for the December concert, "A Rose in Winter," will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 PM at Hopewell Valley Central High School, 259 Pennington-Titusville Rd., Pennington, NJ.  The chorus particularly seeks tenor, baritone and bass singers this season. There are no auditions. The concert will feature winter-themed pieces by Brahms, Paulus, Praetorius, Randall Thompson and more. Dues are $45/season. For further information, go to www.hvchorus@wordpress.com or email hopewellvalleychorus@gmail.com.