The Greater Westfield Choral Association was formed in 1977 by Floyd Corson as a community chorus. Over the course of twenty-nine years GWCA has performed a remarkably wide range of music, including works from the Renaissance to the avant garde, accompanied by a variety of instruments. The major sacred works of the Classical and Romantic periods form the largest part of our repertoire. Each year GWCA prepares this concert in a schedule which encompasses only ten or eleven weeks, a total of about twenty-four intense hours of rehearsal time.

GWCA is a non-auditioned chorus, and we welcome new members. The only requirements are that you enjoy singing, that you have some previous experience in a choir of any kind, and that you faithfully attend rehearsals. The GWCA season is a short one, and does not require a large commitment of time. Rehearsals begin the first Sunday after New Year's day, and continue until about the 3rd week of March. We typically have a Saturday dress rehearsal with the orchestra, and we also reserve another Saturday as a makeup rehearsal in case of a cancellation.

Our membership dues are $40, which covers the cost of the music and a portion of our other expenses. The rest of our funding comes from a direct-mailing appeal in early February, from program advertisers, ocassionally from grants, and from ticket sales.

GWCA is a very friendly and family-like organization, without much structural apparatus. New members are always made to feel welcome, and our goals are to have fun, to learn some new music, and to present a fine concert.