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Dr. Benjamin Hutchens is a native of Statesville, North Carolina. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in choral conducting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, a Master of Music degree in violin performance from the University of Alabama and a Bachelor of Arts degree in music from Furman University.
He is the Director of Music Ministries at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Alexandria. At Westminster, he conducts a 60 voice adult choir, multiple handbell ensembles, a robust graded children's choir program, and serves as organist.
Ensembles under his direction have enjoyed a warm reception at national and international concerts and received top awards at the same.
Ben is a resident of Takoma Park. When not making music, he enjoys travel, cooking, and sailing.
Welcoming Benjamin Hutchens as our new Managing Artistic Director for the 2018-19 season!
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Rehearsal Dates, Time & Location:
Thursdays
4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Del Ray United Methodist Church, Lunceford Hall
100 East Windsor Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
Fall 2017 Semester
September 7 - December 8 (no rehearsal November 23)
November 2 (Thursday) - performance at Del Ray Lantern Walk, 6:15pm
December 7 - dress rehearsal 4:30pm - 6:00pm
December 8 (Friday) - 6:00pm call time, 6:30pm concert
Winter/Spring Semester 2018
January 18 - May 11 (no rehearsal March 29 & April 5)
April 28 - performance at Potomac Crescent Waldorf School's Spring Dance, late morning,exact time TBA
May 10 - dress rehearsal 4:30pm-6:00pm
May 11(Friday) - 6:00pm call time, 6:30pm concert
Age requirements:
We offer programs for children in
Grades 1-3
Grades 4-6
Enrollment:
Please fill out our application form.
Membership Fee for 2017-2018 Season:
$250 for the entire season.
Additional cost of uniform and music approximately $25 per semester.
Upcoming Performances:
April 28, 2018 -
11:45am, Spring Dance at Potomac Crescent Waldorf School
May 11, 2018 - Neighborhood Concert,6:30pm, Del Ray United Methodist Church, Lunceford Hall
Fostering a child's natural gift for music and singing.
Promoting choral musicianship.
Sharing the joy of song with our neighbors.