2024 Summer Special Event: Beethoven 9th Symphony

Summary

Come celebrate the 200th anniversary of the original premiere of Beethoven's 9th Symphony. Rehearsals will be held at San José State University on Monday and Wednesday evening, and the informal performance will be held on Friday evening.

Description

This special collaboration is in honor of the 200th anniversary of the original premiere of Ludwig van Beethoven's 9th Symphony. Join the SJSU Music Department, Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies, and Resounding Achord Productions to sing the choral movement of the Symphony. Singers are not required to audition, but registration is required. At minimum, singers should be present for at least one of the rehearsals prior to the Friday informance event. Attendance at all three sessions is preferred.

Dates: Rehearsals on Monday and Wednesday night, July 15 & 17. Performance on Friday, July 19 with a reception to follow.

Time: 7:30 – 9:30 pm

Location: SJSU Music Building, Room 150 & Concert Hall

COVID Mitigation Procedures:  Masks are optional for all singers.