The AD HOC Singers
Founded in 1975, the Ad Hoc Singers was an amateur chamber chorus devoted to traditional choral literaturefrom the 15th through the 20th centuries, with some emphasis on Renaissance masses and motets.
We performed at churches and other locations throughout the area.
We rehearsed Wednesday evenings from September through May in Arlington, VA.
The group has been inactive since 2014, but we maintain this presence on the web.
Rehearsal Announcements
Pieces rehearsed
Refreshments (the Virtual Sticky)
Past Concerts Photos Archived Web Pages
ABC/MIDI/PDF Files Pennsic Music Files
— From Karen Lee, Saturday, 2023/Dec/16 22:31 —
Greetings, fellow former Ad Hoc Singers! I'm digging into my archive paper rosters for your emails because I wanted to share the news that Louise passed away last week. I just found out from someone who was singing with her at Arlington Church of the Brethren.
I believe they will be planning a service for her in the new year at Walker Chapel United Methodist where she was most recently serving as their accompanist. They may be gathering some of her former choirs to sing. I haven't heard any details, but if anyone is interested in participating, I can try to get people connected.
Please spread the word. I'm crossing my fingers that these emails still work...!
Hope everyone's holidays are going well. I miss singing with you all.
— From Everett Fisher, Friday 2024/Jan/05 05:43 —
Good morning all,
I meant to send this yesterday. Sorry for the delay.
I got this note from Dawn Kiser, choir director at Walker Chapel UMC:
The service for Louise Lee is set for January 27 at Walker Chapel -- 11 am with lunch reception following.
I definitely want to have a combined choir - O Love That Will not Let Me Go. No further information yet - but I wanted to let you know.
— From Dawn Kyser, Friday, 2024/Jan/19 13:40 —
• The funeral service is at 11 am at Walker Chapel UMC
• Choir call is 10:15 am in the Walker Chapel Sanctuary
• Walker Chapel is at 4102 North Glebe Road in Arlington, VA 22207 - on Glebe Road not far from Chain Bridge.
• The church has a generous parking lot. And has an entrance accessible (elevator) to the sanctuary.
• I will have music, order of worship and black folder for you.
• No robes - simply wear clothes suitable for church/funeral.
• A reception follows the service in the church social hall. You are warmly invited to stay for a bite of lunch, and an opportunity to visit with friends and family.
Members
| Louise Lee, Director | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sopranos | Altos | Tenors | Basses | ||
 |
Hellen Gelband
Beth Kepp Nancy Kolinski Karen Lee Julie Mack Margaret Smith |
Louise Bedichek
Jenny Bland Susan Lesser Norma Meyer Bonnie Temple Mary Wadleigh |
Tim Burr
Brent Chivers Joe Kolinski |
Martin Bernstein
Jim McElfish Maurice Singer Jon Westergaard Peter Wolfe |  |
Past Members
Interesting Links
See lots of pictures of us!There are other groups named AD HOC. (Imagine that....)
I hope to have more MP3s of our recordings and past performances here eventually....
(Unix users: .workmandb entries for AD HOC's CDs)
2012-2013
Spring Concert: Marvelous Motets7:30PM Sunday, June 2, 2013
at Arlington Forest United Methodist Church
Sunday Morning Worship Service
11:00AM Sunday, April 7, 2013
at Arlington Forest United Methodist Church
2011-2012
Dinner at Crystal Thai, June 27, 2012Fall Program: December's Light
7:30PM Sunday, December 4, 2011
at Calvary United Methodist Church,
Arlington, VA
2010-2011
Sunday Morning Worship Service11:00AM Sunday, May 1, 2011
at Arlington Forest United Methodist Church
Sunday Morning Worship Service
11:00AM Sunday, December 12, 2010
at Arlington Forest United Methodist Church
Fall Program
7:15PM Wednesday, December 8, 2010
at The Hermitage
Alexandria, VA 22311
2009-2010
Potluck at Nancy and Joe's, May 19th, 2010Spring Concert: My Soul's Desire
with guest vocalist Patricia Hussey, mezzo-soprano
4:00 PM Sunday, April 11, 2010 at
Graham Road United Methodist Church,
Falls Church, VA
Sunday Morning Worship Service
11:00AM Sunday, December 13, 2009 at
Arlington Forest United Methodist Church
Arlington, VA
Holiday Music
7:30 PM Wednesday, December 9, 2009
at Goodwin House, Alexandria, VA.
2008-2009
Traditional Worship Service11:00AM Sunday, May 31, 2009 at
Arlington Forest United Methodist Church
Holiday Concert
Rossi, Byrd, Monteverdi, Buxtehude,
Trevor, Walther, Carter, Raymond, Levine
7:30PM Wednesday, December 17, 2008
at Goodwin House in Alexandria, VA
Traditional Worship Service
11:00AM Sunday, December 14, 2008
Arlington Forest United Methodist Church
Arlington, VA
2007-2008
Potluck at Beth's, Wednesday June 4.11:00AM Sunday Service April 27
Arlington Forest United Methodist Church
Weelkes, Byrd, Tallis
Christmas Program Wednesday, December 12
at The Hermitage in Alexandria, VA.
Smith Alumnae Tour of the Dordogne [PDF]
2006-2007
Pot-Luck Party at Nancy and Joe's home, Wednesday June 6, 2007Spring Concert: I Maestri delle Cappelle
3:00 PM Sunday June 3, 2007 at
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Arlington, VA
Christmas Caroling, Wednesday December 13, 2006 at the
Culpepper Garden retirement home, Arlington, VA.
Solemn Latin High Mass
4:50 PM Sunday December 10, 2006 at
St. Mary, Mother of God Church, Washington, DC (Chinatown)
2005-2006
Spring Concert: Mozart: Master Among Masterswith Mayumi Pawel & Judith Thompson, violin; Doug Wolters,
viola da gamba & cello; and Barbara Cackler, piano & organ
7:30PM Sunday evening, May 7, 2006 at
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Arlington, VA
Dinner to celebrate Alyn and Teman's wedding at the Crystal Thai restaurant February 22, 2006.
Christmas programs at Goodwin House December 21, 2005.
Fall Concert: Cathedral and Countryside
with Soprano Randa Rouweyha
7:30PM Sunday evening, November 6, 2005 at
Calvary United Methodist Church, Arlington (Crystal City), VA.
2004-2005
Water Music Party at Michael's home on Lake BarcroftSaturday, May 28th, 2005 [Pictures]
Our Winter Concert: In the Bleak Midwinter
music by Hassler (Dixit Maria motet and mass) and Buxtehude,
with trumpeters Christopher Smith and Michael Mergen
Traditional and 20th-century songs and carols
4:00 PM Sunday January 30, 2005 at
Calvary United Methodist Church, Crystal City (Arlington), VA
A program of Christmas Carols at Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads,
7:30 pm Wednesday evening, December 22, 2004 (Directions and Map)
2003-2004
Nancy Mulenex died Thursday night, July 15, 2004.Her memorial service was Sunday, July 25, 2004,
at All Souls Memorial Episcopal Church in Washington, DC.
Dominican Retreat fundraiser
with a violin/piano duet from the Friday Morning Music Club,
and many artists (painting, ceramics) in McLean, VA
Sunday, June 27, 2004 [Pictures]
Spring Party at Jane's home on the Occoquan River
Saturday, June 12, 2004 [Pictures]
Tridentine Latin Mass
Josquin, Palestrina, Tallis
5pm Sunday, February 8, 2004
St. Mary, Mother of God Church
Chinatown, Washington, DC
(MP3 files from rehearsal 4 Feb)
Our Winter Concert: Dona Nobis Pacem
with Karl Hempel, bass and Douglas Wolters, 'cello
Sunday, Jan 25, 2004 at
Calvary United Methodist Church
Arlington, VA (Crystal City)
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