Franconia-Lancaster Choral Singers

07/06/2022

Our choral community mourns the loss of Ralph Alderfer who selflessly dedicated his time and talents to leading the Franconia Lancaster Choral Singers for over 25 years.

Information on the funeral service tomorrow can found here:

Ralph C. Alderfer, 82, of Souderton, PA formerly of Salford, PA went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Souderton Mennonite Homes. He was the loving husband of Doris S. Kolb for 2 years. Ralph was born in Sellersville, PA to the late Isaiah L.

03/17/2020

We are sorry to announce the cancellation of this Spring's concert of Brahms` Requiem and his 4 motets originally scheduled for Saturday, April 25 and Sunday Apriil 26. We look forward to seeing everyone again in the Fall.

01/06/2020

A reminder and an invitation!

Rehearsals for the Spring season start on Tuesday, January 7 at Salford Mennonite Church and Thursday, January 9 at Akron Mennonite Church. We will start promptly at 7:30 and end at about 9:00 p.m.

New members are always welcome! See http://www.franconia-lancasterchoralsingers.org/jointhechoir for more information.

New members are always welcome! We are a non-audition choir of persons who have an average or above musical gift and a love for great choral music. 

12/07/2019

Tonight's the night!! Bring a friend who loves music and join us this evening in Lansdale (7pm) or tomorrow in Lititz (3pm) as the Franconia-Lancaster Choral Singers present

Josef Gabriel Rheinberger—The Star of Bethlehem
Dan Forrest—Te Deum

with
Conductor—Ralph Alderfer
Organ—Vincent Ryan
Percussion—Gary Wieder
Soprano—Debra Valentin

We look forward to seeing you there!

11/20/2019

Our Fall concert is around the corner! Bring a friend who loves music and join us on Saturday, December 7 in Lansdale (7pm) or Sunday, December 8 in Lititz (3pm) as the Franconia-Lancaster Choral Singers present

Josef Gabriel Rheinberger—The Star of Bethlehem
Dan Forrest—Te Deum

See the attached flyer for more info. Tickets are available in advance from your favorite local choir member ($12) or at the door ($15). We look forward to seeing you there!

11/18/2019

Save The Dates for our Fall 2019 Concert!

As The Franconia-Lancaster Choral Singers Present

Josef Gabriel Rheinberger– The Star of Bethlehem
Dan Forrest – Te Deum (English)

7pm Saturday, December 7, 2019
First Baptist Church, Lansdale

3pm Sunday, December 8, 2019
Lititz Church of the Brethren, Lititz

08/30/2019

A reminder and an invitation!

Rehearsals for the Fall season start on Tuesday, September 3 at Salford Mennonite Church and Thursday, September 5 at Akron Mennonite Church. We will start promptly at 7:30 and end about 9:00 p.m.

New members are always welcome! We are especially seeking altos in Lancaster (Akron), and basses in Franconia (Salford).

New members are always welcome! We are a non-audition choir of persons who have an average or above musical gift and a love for great choral music. 

04/27/2019

Do you remember the story of the prophet Elijah who called down fire from heaven? Hear it told in music this weekend as the Franconia-Lancaster Choral singers and Orchestra present Elijah by Mendelssohn.

Tonight (Sat 4/27): 7pm First Baptist Church, 700 N Broad St., Lansdale

Tomorrow (Sun 4/28): 3pm Lititz Church of the Brethren, 300 W Orange St, Lititz

Bring a friend who loves music and we'll see you there!