While the bi-monthly neighborhood association meetings are very interesting, I find that I often have trouble concentrating on them. It's not that the items being discussed are unimportant; it's just that the beautiful music coming from the room across the hallway is so captivating, it cannot be ignored.

You see, the Kirkland Choral Society has their rehearsals in the sanctuary at the United Methodist Church every Tuesday evening, the same time as the neighborhood association meetings. This non-profit performing organization is a mixed choir that performs selections from the full range of choral repertoire. According to their brochure, "emphasis is placed on creating a quality singing and performing experience, with opportunities to socialize and enjoy the process of making music together."

The director is Dr. Glenn R. Gregg, who has a doctorate degree in choral conducting from the University of Washington, and a master's degree in choral conducting from California State University, Northridge. Perhaps it's the music teacher side of me taking over, but I just can't help but glance across the hallway and "tune in" to the rehearsal in progress. From what I have heard and seen, this is a very professional and well-run group.

Their third and final concert of the season is at 2 p.m. June 2 in the Kirkland Performing Arts Center. The choir will be performing Mozart's "Requiem," along with Handel's Coronation Anthem." The cost is $15 for adults, and $12 for students and seniors. For more information about the concert, auditions for next year's choir or the Kirkland Choral Society in general, log on to www.kirklandchoralsociety.org. We are honored to have a musical group of this caliber in our neighborhood.