Come Sing With Us!
The Sounds of Stow Chorus invites singers in all voice parts to join us for the first concert of our 2026-2027 season
Durufle REQUIEM
Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Salem Covenant Church, Worcester
Stylistic traditions and techniques spanning centuries are evident in selections for the November 22 concert, featuring Maurice Durufle’s “Requiem”. Though composed in 1947, Durufle based this work on the plainsong themes of the Mass for the Dead, various texts of which date back to ancient Jewish prayers and early Christian services. Gregorian chants provide the source of flowing melodies; harmonic colors reflect the influence of compatriots Ravel and Debussy. Performed in an appropriately resonant and beautiful space, his setting for chorus, organ, strings, trumpets and timpani will fulfill Durufle’s vision “of peace, of faith and hope.”
Join us for this unique season which connects past to present, culture to culture, through the magic of music, which we can only create…together!
We welcome singers who are able to learn the music, blend with their section, and enjoy making music in a focused, collaborative setting.
Open Rehearsals (Durufle Requiem) at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Assabet of Valley, 353 Great Road, Stow
- Mondays – Aug 31, Sept 7, Sept 11, 7:00 – 9:15 PM
These rehearsals are a chance to experience the ensemble, meet the singers, and explore the repertoire before committing.
Regular rehearsals continue on Monday nights through the concert date.
What to Expect
- A warm, engaged rehearsal environment
- Music that is both spirited and musically satisfying
- A strong sense of ensemble and shared purpose
- The opportunity to be part of a dynamic, multi-faceted concert experience
Join / Renew: Concert Fee: $110
Need-based scholarships are available. Please email soundsofstow@gmail.com for more information or to apply.
Membership in Sounds of Stow is open to anyone from any town who can match pitch, learn the music, and blend with the other voices. No audition required. Artistic Director Barbara Jones promotes principles of good singing and serious musicianship at weekly rehearsals that are lively, challenging, and always fun. All voice parts are welcome, and especially tenors and basses. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions,
Singer’s fees are typically charged per concert. The fees cover required scores and help defray cost of concert preparations which include facility rental, accompanists, soloists, orchestra, and more.
Why Sing Together?
This link to a Guardian article reminds us why singing together is so good for us! Thanks to fellow singer, Helen Gagliano (alto) for sharing it.
Regular rehearsals: Monday nights 7:00-9:15 PM, in the Fellowship Hall of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Assabet Valley, 353 Great Rd in Stow.
“Not a singer”…? We still want you! Fun and rewarding involvement with our concert season can take many forms.
Contact us at soundsofstow [at] gmail [dot] com, or call us at (978) 707-9887. Drop by during rehearsal and check us out. Find out why we look forward to Monday evenings!