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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=95 BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF" bgproperties="fixed" background="056005f0dvldtc.png"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>Christmas concert</B></FONT><B>     </B><B>|     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Christmas concert"><B>home</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Christmas concert">Christmas concert</A>   |   <A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Who We Are">Who We Are</A>   |   <A HREF="id43.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Concert Schedule">Concert Schedule</A>   |   <A HREF="id32.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Membership Information">Membership Information</A>   |   <A HREF="id33.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Current Members">Current Members</A>   |   <A HREF="id23.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ticket Information">Ticket Information</A>   |   <A HREF="id63.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mailing List Sign Up">Mailing List Sign Up</A>   |   <A HREF="id36.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Maps">Maps</A>   |   <A HREF="id34.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Patrons">Patrons</A>   |   <B>FAQ</B>   |   <A HREF="id24.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Related Links">Related Links</A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=164 style="border-right: 1px solid #CCCCCC;" BGCOLOR="#BF0000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Christmas concert">Christmas concert</A></div> <div> <A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Who We Are">Who We Are</A></div> <div> <A HREF="id43.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Concert Schedule">Concert Schedule</A></div> <div> <A HREF="id32.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Membership Information">Membership Information</A></div> <div> <A HREF="id33.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Current Members">Current Members</A></div> <div> <A HREF="id23.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ticket Information">Ticket Information</A></div> <div> <A HREF="id63.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mailing List Sign Up">Mailing List Sign Up</A></div> <div> <A HREF="id36.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Maps">Maps</A></div> <div> <A HREF="id34.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Patrons">Patrons</A></div> <div> <B>FAQ</B></div> <div> <A HREF="id24.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Related Links">Related Links</A></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=385 width="100%" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <IMG SRC="067b2540.jpg" border=0 width="178" height="84" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>Where are the concerts held?</B></div> <div> <B>Our regularly scheduled concerts are held at The Borland Center Theatre at Midtown, 4885 PGA Boulevard, palm Beach Gardens.  An encore performance will be held at the Gardens Presbyterian Church, 4677 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens, on the first Sunday following each Borland Center Theatre concern.  See the </B><A HREF="id43.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Concert Schedule"><B>Concert Schedule</B></A><B> and </B><A HREF="id36.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Maps"><B>Map</B></A><B>s</B><B> for details.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>When are the concerts held?</B></div> <div> <B>The Choral Society presents three regular concerts each year -- a holiday concert in December, a popular concert in February, and a classical concert in April.   Additional concerts may be given at other times.  See the </B><A HREF="id43.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Concert Schedule"><B>Concert Schedule</B></A><B> and special flyers for details.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>How can I get tickets to the concerts?</B></div> <div> <B>Tickets are available from Choral Society members, by calling (561) 626-9997, or by mail. See </B><A HREF="id23.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ticket Information"><B>Ticket Information</B></A><B> for details</B><B>.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>What are the ticket prices?</B></div> <div> <B>For our regular concert series, tickets to individual concerts are $15. Student tickets are $10 per concert.  Children are free if accompanied by a parent.  Season tickets are $40. Other concerts are individually priced. See the </B><A HREF="id43.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Concert Schedule"><B>Concert Schedule</B></A><B> for details. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Can I buy tickets over the Internet?</B></div> <div> <B>No. We do not have a secure web site. Please do not e-mail us your credit card number. You can print out a copy of the </B><A HREF="http://choralsociety.tripod.com/tickets/ticketform.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://choralsociety.tripod.com/tickets/"><B>Ticket Order Form</B></A><B> and mail it to us with your check.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Can I pay for my tickets by credit card?</B></div> <div> <B>No. Please pay by cash or check.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>How is the Choral Society funded?</B></div> <div> <B>We are a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. We depend on ticket sales, membership dues, patron donations, program advertisements, and grants for support.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Are the singers professionals?</B></div> <div> <B>No. Although some of our singers have professional training and may be professional musicians in their own right, most of our singers are amateurs who love music. All chorus singers perform with the Choral Society on a volunteer basis. Only our conductors, accompanist, guest solists and instrumentalists are paid.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Who manages the Choral Society?</B></div> <div> <B>The Choral Society is managed entirely on a volunteer basis by a Board of Directors composed of singers elected by the membership.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>When I call your phone number, why can't I speak to a real person?</B></div> <div> <B>As a non-profit, volunteer organization, we do not have a physical office or a secretary. Please leave your message clearly on our voice mail and someone will return your call promptly.  Don't forget to leave your phone number. You can also contact us via e-mail at </B><A HREF="mailto:ChoralSociety@beethoven.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:ChoralSociety@beethoven.com"><B>Choral.Society@gmail.com</B></A><B> or by mail at P.O. Box 30831, Palm Beach Gardens, FL  33420.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>How can I become a member of the Choral Society?</B></div> <div> <B>Auditions for new singers are given 1/2 hour prior to rehearsal time. See </B><A HREF="id32.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Membership Information"><B>Membership Information</B></A><B> for details.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>I am interested in helping the Choral Society financially.</B></div> <div> <B>Patrons give financial support in one of two ways:</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Program advertisements: please call us at (561) 626-9997 or e-mail us at </B><A HREF="mailto:ChoralSociety@Beethoven.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:ChoralSociety@Beethoven.com"><B>Choral.Society@gmail.com</B></A><B> for complete details.</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Donations:  see the </B><A HREF="id41.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Patron Sponsorship Form"><B>Patron Sponsorship Form</B></A><B> for details on making contributions.</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="0711e810.png" border=0 width="286" height="129" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <A HREF="id25_m.htm" TITLE="FAQ">Back to Top</A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Christmas concert">Christmas concert</A>   |   <A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Who We Are">Who We Are</A>   |   <A HREF="id43.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Concert Schedule">Concert Schedule</A>   |   <A HREF="id32.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Membership Information">Membership Information</A>   |   <A HREF="id33.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Current Members">Current Members</A>   |   <A HREF="id23.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ticket Information">Ticket Information</A>   |   <A HREF="id63.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mailing List Sign Up">Mailing List Sign Up</A>   |   <A HREF="id36.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Maps">Maps</A>   |   <A HREF="id34.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Patrons">Patrons</A>   |   <B>FAQ</B>   |   <A HREF="id24.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Related Links">Related Links</A></div> </td> </tr></table></body>