Choir 80th Anniversary Weekend Schedule of Events

Friday, March 5, 2027

Time Event
3 to 7 p.m.

Registration - Dr. Fred M. & Patricia Thayer Atrium, Trachte Music Center

All are encouraged to check in and enjoy coffee or tea with alumni and friends. 

5 to 7 p.m. 

Happy Hour - The James, 100 Pine Street, Williamsport

Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar with fellow choir alumni as well as local alumni.

Advance registration preferred, walk-ins welcome

7:30 to 9 p.m.

Sectionals - The Dr. Walter G. McIver Rehearsal Hall, Trachte Music Center

This is a mandatory rehearsal for all alumni choir members planning to perform the entirety of Hagenberg’s Illuminare in the concert and two anthems during the Sunday Service. 

Please note: Those attending Saturday rehearsals only will still perform the final two movements of Hagenberg’s Illuminare (No. 4 “Munera Pacis” and No. 5 “Illuminare his”). 

Advance registration preferred, walk-ins welcome

Saturday, March 6, 2027

Time Event
8:30 to 10 a.m. 

Registration - Dr. Fred M. & Patricia Thayer Atrium, Trachte Music Center

All are encouraged to check in and enjoy coffee or tea with alumni and friends. 

10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Choir Rehearsal  - The Dr. Walter G. McIver Rehearsal Hall, Trachte Music Center

Advance registration preferred, walk-ins welcome

12:15 to 1:30  p.m.

Lunch in the Dining Hall - Wertz Student Center

$9.25 per person, pay at the door with cash or card

Advance registration preferred, walk-ins welcome

2 to 5:30 p.m.

Choir Rehearsal  - The Dr. Walter G. McIver Rehearsal Hall, Trachte Music Center

Advance registration preferred, walk-ins welcome

5:30 p.m.

Dinner - Mary Lindsay Welch Honors Hall

Enjoy a special evening and share felloweship over dinner.

Menu: Salad, chicken parmesan, spaghetti, cheese tortelini, meatballs, garlic bread, cannoli cake, iced tea, and water

$20 per person
Advance registration required

Sunday, March 7, 2026

Time Event
8:45 a.m.

Warm Up at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church - 142 Market Street, Williamsport

9:30 a.m.

Service St. Mark’s Lutheran Church - 142 Market Street, Williamsport

2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Sound Check - The Dr. Walter G. McIver Rehearsal Hall, Trachte Music Center

4 p.m.

Concert - The Dr. Walter G. McIver Rehearsal Hall, Trachte Music Center

The deadline for registrations and refunds is February 19, 2027.

Please note: While we love your children and non-service animals, the majority of the weekend events are designed for choir alumni only. Of course, children may attend Services and the Concert on Sunday. We appreciate your understanding.