VOICES UNITED
Voices United is an annual musical gathering of sacred music open to all singers from all walks of life, aged high school through retirement. There is no audition. Registered singers participate in preliminary rehearsals, followed by a two-day workshop with a guest clinician and conductor, capped by an evening concert in conjunction with the Manassas Chorale. 2027 will be our 27th year of Voices United!
Our guest clinician and conductor for 2027 is TBD.
REGISTRATION
Registration for Voices United 2027 will open in January 2027.
Pre-registration is highly recommended, but you may also bring your registration and payment to one of the preliminary rehearsals.
COST: TBD
LIMIT: 150 singers
DEADLINE: TBD
TO REGISTER:
Online Registration – not available
Hardcopy Registration Form – not available
TO PAY:
Pay with credit card online – not available
REHEARSALS
Singers MUST attend at least three out of seven rehearsals (more are encouraged, but optional) to be eligible to participate in the workshop and concert. All rehearsals will be held in Weston Hall at Manassas Baptist Church.
Rehearsal schedule for 2027:
TBD
WORKSHOP
Friday March 19, 2027, 6:45 PM – 9:00 PM (check-in begins at 6:15 PM)
Saturday March 29, 2027, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The workshop will take place at Grace United Methodist Church, 9750 Wellington Road, Manassas. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Bring a mask if preferred, your music, pencil for marking music, and a water bottle. Snacks will be provided. Please do not wear perfume/cologne or scented body lotions; some singers may have allergies.
CONCERT
The Voices United Concert will be held Saturday March 20, 2027 at 7:30 PM at the Hylton Performing Arts Center. Singers will have a dress rehearsal prior to the concert (call time 6:00 PM). The Manassas Chorale will perform the first half of the concert, followed by the Voices United Festival Choir. The two choirs will combine for one song directed by the guest clinician. The concert is open to the public. Tickets are available via the Hylton Box Office. Registered singers do NOT need a ticket.
ATTIRE
Manassas Chorale members will wear their concert attire. Singers in the Voices United Workshop Choir only will wear the following:
Men: dark trousers, necktie and jacket (preferably black) and white dress shirt OR black tuxedo with white shirt and black bow tie; black shoes and socks.
Women: long black skirt and black long-sleeve dressy blouse OR long black dress with long sleeves; black hose and black shoes. Simple earrings are acceptable, no dangling or large hoops; no bracelets or brooches. Pearl necklaces are acceptable.
Each singer will also need a black performance folder. Masks (if preferred) must be black.
ABOUT OUR GUEST CLINICIAN
TBD
