The Hershey Community Chorus

The mission of the Hershey Community Chorus is to promote fellowship
and choral education among its members and provide our audience
with a memorable experience.

The Holiday Season finds The Hershey Community Chorus with a full schedule of events. We start off with our Third Annual Harvest Moon Festival scheduled rain or shine on Saturday, October 19, 2013, on the grounds of Indian Echo Caverns, 368 Middletown Road, Hummelstown, PA. This annual fundraising event kicks off at 3:00 pm and goes until 7:00 pm. Admission is $40.00 per adult and includes music by Klinger McFry Band, a pulled pork BBQ dinner with all the trimmings and delicious side dishes, wine by Cassell Vineyards of Hershey, beer by Troegs Brewing Co., a cavern tour, hay rides, and a fire pit with s'mores. Raffles for exciting gifts and a silent auction have been added this year. Tickets are now available by calling 508-4400 or emailing your request to info@HersheyCommunityChorus.org. All credit cards are accepted. The proceeds of this event will fund The Hershey Community Chorus' Annual Christmas Concert, "Home For the Holidays", scheduled on Sunday, December 1, 2013, at 3:00 pm, in The Hershey Theater, located at 15 E. Caracas Ave, Hershey.

The Hershey Symphony Big Band performs "Big Band Broadway" on Sunday, November 3, 2013, at 2:00 pm, in the Auditorium of The Scottish Rite Cathedral located at 2701 N. 3rd Street, Harrisburg. This program of popular and toe-tapping melodies of timeless songs from the last 80 years of Broadway is performed as only a 20 piece Big Band can play them. From the Roaring 20's to present day, you will recognize them all Tickets for this program, sponsored as a fundraiser by The Hershey Community Chorus, are $15.00 and now available. All proceeds will be used to fund the second annual "The Sights and Sounds of Christmas - A Hershey Celebration" scheduled on Sunday, December 15, 2013, at 2:00 pm, in The Hersheypark Arena. Tickets can be ordered by calling 508-4400 or emailing requests to info@HersheyCommunityChorus.org.

The Hershey Community Chorus is returning to The Hershey Theatre, 15 E. Caracas Ave, Hershey, for its annual Christmas Concert, aptly titled "Home For the Holidays". This year's program, which is scheduled for Sunday, December 1, 2013, at 3:00 pm, will feature favorites from the Chorus' library collection. Admission for adults and students 12 years and up is $15.00 with Senior Citizens 65 + priced at $13.00. Admission for children ages 6 to 11 is $8.00 with those age 5 and under admitted free accompanied by parent or guardian. Tickets can be ordered by calling 508-4400 or emailing requests to info@HersheyCommunityChorus.org.

Members of the Chorus will join The Hershey Story for its Old Fashioned Christmas and entertain the guests with Christmas Carols on Saturday, December 7, 2013, from 10:00 am until 10:30. The Hershey Story is located at 63 W. Chocolate Ave, Hershey. From there, the Chorus will then move on to The Hershey-Derry Township Historical Society to provide Christmas caroling until 2:00 pm for its Open . The Historical Society is located at 40 Northeast Drive, Hershey. To finish out the weekend, The Chorus will be repeating its Christmas Concert, "Home For the Holidays" on Sunday, December 8th, for the residents of The Lebanon Valley Brethren Home in Palmyra. This will be a very busy weekend for The Chorus.

The Second Annual "The Sights and Sounds of Christmas - A Hershey Celebration" is scheduled for Sunday, December 15th, at 2:00 pm, in The Hersheypark Arena, Hershey. Once again this will be a collaboration with The Hershey Community Chorus, The Hershey Figure Skating Club, The Hershey Symphony Orchestra, and The Hershey Symphony Big Band. Last year this extravaganza had about 4,000 in attendance and we expect a larger turnout this year. Highlights from last year's event can be viewed on YouTube by using this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PAp34YoGUc.

New music and exciting choreography are being added to this year’s performance along with new costuming for the skaters. Some of the old favorites such as “White Christmas” and “Sleigh Ride” will be included and of course some sing-along favorites such as “Hallelujah Chorus” for audience participation.

Admission is $20.00 for the premium seating and $15.00 for standard seating. Tickets are available by calling 508-4400 or by emailing info@HersheyCommunityChorus.org. A sell out performance is expected for this popular extravaganza which has become a Hershey Tradition.

The Chorus appreciates your support by attending these exciting and entertaining performances and wishes all a Wonderful Holiday Season!