• Our Conductor
• Youth Artist Competition
• Spring Concert Information
• How to Join WestFair
• Booking WestFair
• Internet Links

History...... WestFair Singers is a women's vocal ensemble designed to unite Westchester County, New York, and Fairfield County, Connecticut, in a shared musical experience of quality and beauty. We were founded in 1987 under the name "WestFair Chamber Singers" by Judith Hahnssen-Schwab. We are a not for profit volunteer organization directed by Dr. Jerry Forderhase of Manhattan, who became our musical director in 1996. The group is comprised of women of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. Members range in ability from amateur to professional. All share a love of music and ensemble singing. Our wide repertoire consists of holiday, classical and popular music with an emphasis on American and women composers. In addition the group seeks out local composers to air their works.

Jerry Forderhase was appointed music director of WestFair Singers in June of 1996 upon the retirement of WestFair founder and director,Judith Hahnssen-Schwab.

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Youth Artist Competition

Part of the WestFair tradition is our annual Youth Artist Competition. The purpose of the competition is to provide a talented young musician or youth ensemble with a scholarship and a chance to perform with us in a live concert. The winner can be an instrumentalist or a vocalist and must audition prior to their high school graduation. Scholarship award is intended to be used to further musical studies and can be applied toward expenses such as private lessons, specialized summer camp expenses, school tuition and the like.

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Booking WestFair

Westfair is available to perform at business, cultural, charitable fundraising, holiday, or social events. WestFair will provide music for any occasion in a variety of styles, with the entire ensemble or a smaller grouping of voices. For more info call (914) 325-7802 or e-mail us westfair@angelfire.com

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WestFair's Spring Concert

Wine and Cheese Series
At the New Rochelle Public Library

A CONCERT OF CHORAL and VOCAL MUSIC
Featuring the music of Brahms, Bach, Schubert as well as
a medley of '50's Songs and much more!
There will also be solo performances
of Operatic Arias and Art Songs.

Directed by Jerry Forderhase
Eugene Sabo, Accompanist

Saturday, March 31, 2001 @ 3:00 p.m.

How to Join WestFair Singers

We are always interested in good female singers. Auditions for new members are held three times a year: September, January, and June. Our season begins the week after Labor Day and runs through the last week in June. Rehearsals are held every Monday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Greenwich Academy in Greenwich, Connecticut. For more information please call
(914) 325-7802, write or e-mail us! westfair@angelfire.com

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Internet links

Here are a few links which list community events of interest:

Scarsdalenet--an online source of events in the Scarsdale, NY area:
The Arts Council of Westchester--a generous sponsor of WestFair, and great website!

Here are links of Musical and/or Choral Interest:

Choralnet--A site with an enormous amount of information for the choral profession, including choir web site directory and repertoire lists:
The Classical Singer--An online magazine with a tremendous amount of information for the classically trained singer.