The Westchester Oratorio Society

David Štech Hired as Conductor of Westchester Oratorio Society

Following an extensive search, the Board of Directors of the Westchester Oratorio Society (“WOS”) is thrilled to announce that David Štech has been hired to lead the choir into the future.  David will serve as both Artistic Director and Conductor, starting in September.

Husband of our accompanist Mun-Tzung Wong, and close associate of our former Conductor, Ben Niemczyk, David Štech is already very familiar with WOS. His extensive experience leading professional and volunteer choral groups and his vocal coaching and pedagogic background make him uniquely qualified to lead WOS into its next chapter.  Over the course of his career, he has led more than 14 choirs, 12 professional orchestras and has been involved in over 60 productions with 15 opera companies.   He recently relocated to the New York area after completion of the course work required for a Doctorate of Musical Arts that he will receive from the University of North Texas upon completion of his thesis.

“I share a passion for inspiring musicians at all levels and am eager to bring this enthusiasm to WOS,” he stated, adding, “I recognize the real talent in this group, and I am excited about the prospect of further nurturing it.”

This Fall WOS will be presenting the oratorio King David, composed by Arthur Honneger, to be sung in English.  As an amateur choir, we welcome new singers and do not require auditions.  Rehearsals are held from 7:00-8:30 on Tuesday evenings in the Garden Room of the Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah, a short walk from the Metro-North station.   Rehearsals will commence on Sept. 10th and will continue through the performance which will be held at the Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco on Saturday, November 23rd.   All interested singers are encouraged to participate, and no preregistration is necessary. Please join us!

 

 

Thank you for attending our Spring Performance.

WOS Spring 2024 Concert
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Thank you Ben Niemczyk!

Last Performance with Conductor Ben Niemczyk May 4, 2024.

 

Rehearsals will resume in September.

Katonah Library Garden Room (lower level, entrance on the right side of the building)
26 Bedford Road
Katonah, NY 10536

Much of our ability to come through the obstacles we faced over the past two years has been thanks to the perseverance of Ben and Mun, along with the generosity of a number of our fellow singers, friends, family and other supporters who donated to support orchestra chairs.

Your donations are always appreciated.

 

This performance is made possible with a grant from the Westchester Community Foundation. The Westchester Community Foundation is a division of The New York Community Trust, one of the largest community foundations in the country with assets of approximately $3 billion. NYCT envisions healthy, equitable, and thriving communities throughout New York City, Long Island, Westchester, and beyond.

Arts Alive Project Grants are made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program (DEC), a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the NYS Legislature and administered by ArtsWestchester.