Club
Rittenhouse Sound (Philadelphia Chapter SPEBSQSA)
Also called: Philadelphia Chapter SPEBSQSA
Philadelphia's lower-voice a cappella chorus. Singers rehearse each week, perform in concerts, and take part in chapter quartet contests.
- Newcomers welcome
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What they do
Audition year-round to join the chorus and sing at weekly Tuesday rehearsals. Prospective singers can visit a rehearsal first, and the events page lists concerts and showcases.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Who is there
- Adults of any age
When and where
Weekly rehearsals on Tuesdays, 7:15 to 9:45 pm, at the Philadelphia Ethical Society on Rittenhouse Square. Some 2026 rehearsals moved to other venues, so check the events page before you go.
- Days
- Tuesday
- Times
- Evening
Philadelphia Ethical Society (rehearsals)
- Address
- 1906 Rittenhouse Square
- Part of the city
- Central
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Fill in the guest registration form on the Visit page, then come to a Tuesday rehearsal. When you are ready, audition through the Audition page..
Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.
What to expect
A rehearsal runs from 7:15 to 9:45 pm on Tuesdays at the Philadelphia Ethical Society, and visitors are invited after they register. The audition has three short parts: singing a memorized section of a provided song on a voice part you choose, singing up to 30 seconds of any song a cappella, and learning a simple barbershop tag with others.
Tips for your first visit
- Audition materials are in a linked folder, so you can prepare at your own pace.
- On the second Tuesday of the month, rehearsal starts in the second-floor community room and moves to the main floor at about 8:15 pm.
- Some metered street spots are free after set hours, and many are free after 6:30 pm; evening lots run about $13 to $24.
Newcomer welcome
Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: The site invites prospective singers to a rehearsal, says you can audition on a first visit, and says sheet music reading is not required..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Cost not known yet. The site does not list dues, audition fees, or visitor fees.
- How often
- About once a week
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- Partly wheelchair accessible
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
- Access notes
- An ADA ramp is at the building's rear, addressed 1909 Manning St, and a stair lift serves the main theater floor. The site does not describe access to the second-floor community room used on some second Tuesdays.
Requirements
We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: rittenhousesound.org Source: Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026
- Email: rittenhousesound@gmail.com Source: rittenhousesound.org, seen October 8, 2026
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
- Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Website
- rittenhousesound.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, Schedule, First step, Status
- rittenhousesound.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, First step, What to expect, Email
- rittenhousesound.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: First step, Schedule, Location, Access, Cost, First visit tips
- rittenhousesound.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Status, Last sign of life, First visit tips
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