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Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia

Also called: Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia, Mendelssohn Choir of Philadelphia

A Philadelphia choir founded in 1874 that gives concerts each season. New singers join by audition and pay a season fee, and the site has an interest form for future auditions.

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What they do

Fill out the audition interest form to be considered for a future audition. Singers who are accepted rehearse weekly and pay a season fee.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone

When and where

Weekly rehearsals on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 10 pm at Settlement Music School, 416 Queen Street. The chorus gives concerts each season.

Days
Wednesday
Times
Evening

Rehearsals: Settlement Music School

Address
416 Queen Street

Concert venue: Church of the Holy Trinity

Address
1904 Walnut Street
Part of the city
Central

Office

Address
1901 S. 9th Street, Space 609
Part of the city
South

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Fill out the audition interest form on the Join Us page. The 2026 to 2027 auditions are closed, and you will be notified when more information is available..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

An audition takes under 10 minutes: you sing a short prepared piece, sight-read a short excerpt, and do sing-back and ear exercises at the piano. The chorus is mostly volunteers with about 125 active members, and it looks for past singing experience and the ability to read music. Accepted singers rehearse Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 10 pm and pay a season fee. Concert tickets listed on the site run $15 to $45.

Tips for your first visit

  • Rehearsals meet at Settlement Music School on Queen Street, and the site says parking is available.
  • For an audition, bring a short prepared piece, such as a simple song, a choral excerpt, or an aria.
  • Concerts are held at the Church of the Holy Trinity on Walnut Street.

Newcomer welcome

Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: Singers must audition and pay a season fee, and the 2026 to 2027 auditions are closed. The site does not say whether visitors can sit in on rehearsals..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Paid. Singers pay a season fee, and the site does not list the amount. Singers may also pay for their music for each concert. Monthly payment plans and scholarships are available.
How often
Seasonal

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Access notes
Braille concert programs can be prepared with about two weeks' notice. Email info@mcchorus.org with your name, address and phone number.

Requirements

What to bring or wear: All-black concert dress

How to reach them

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Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High

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