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THE CHORUS OF WESTERLY PRESENTS
A CELEBRATION OF TWELFTH NIGHT 2012
Saturday, January 14 and Sunday, January 15 at 1, 4, and 8 pm (with a preview
performance on Friday, January 13 at 7:30 pm)
WESTERLY, RHODE ISLAND – The cast of A Celebration of Twelfth Night
2012 again will feature talented professional and volunteer actors, dancers,
and production staff from across the northeast. The core of the show is 365
volunteer actors and singers (including children and adults, the youngest
of which is two years old) from over thirty communities in Rhode Island and
Connecticut. The volunteer core of actors is joined on stage by acclaimed
Nova Scotian vocalist Paula Rockwell as Garuda, veteran New York actor James
Lawson as Father Christmas, Westerly native and New York actor Andrew Lidestri
as Ahriman, and local actor Geoff Leatham as Rob. The Boston Festival Brass
and Percussion will join George Kent and the Chorus of Westerly to provide
the production’s musical element.
Running Saturday, January 14 and Sunday, January 15 at 1, 4, and 8 pm (with
a preview performance on Friday, January 13 at 7:30 pm) in Westerly’s
George Kent Performance Hall, tickets for all performances of A Celebration
of Twelfth Night 2012 are now on sale ($18-$68). Tickets are also on sale
for the annual Twelfth Night Peasants’ Feast, a special light dinner
with extra on stage entertainment served in the performance hall at 6 pm (between
the 4 pm and 8 pm performances) on both January 14th and January 15th. Tickets
for the shows and the feast are available by calling the Chorus of Westerly
Box Office at 401-596-8663 or through the web at chorusofwesterly.org. All
Twelfth Night events take place in the historic George Kent Performance Hall
located at 119 High Street in Westerly, Rhode Island. Kent Hall is handicap
accessible.
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GEORGE KENT’S FINAL SEASON WITH THE CHORUS OF WESTERLY
WESTERLY, RI – Beloved maestro George Kent has begun his final season with the Chorus of Westerly. Kent, who was born in Westerly and raised in neighboring Pawcatuck, Connecticut, founded the Chorus in 1959 at the age of 21. His purpose in creating the ensemble was to create an organization where area residents, and in particular children, would have the opportunity to sing and perform the great works of music. He also wished to bring the symphonic world (and the professional musicians found in Boston and New York) to Westerly so local residents could hear and experience great classical music “live” as part of the audience. Over the Chorus of Westerly’s 53 seasons, Kent has grown the Chorus into one of the most respected, prestigious, and acclaimed arts organizations in New England. Over 2,000 area residents have sung under George Kent (including 1400 children) and over 1.5 million people have heard the Chorus sing in one of nearly 600 performances.
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The Jamestown Community Chorus seeks additional singers in all voice
ranges for its Winter-Spring 2012 season. Rehearsals will begin on Monday,
January 16, 7 PM, at the Central Baptist Church, 99 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown
RI 02835, for the group's spring concert, "Isn't It Romantic." The
program will feature romantic music from Brahms to Broadway.
Rehearsals take place Monday evenings for two hours, with a brief refreshment
break. The spring concert is usually held in early May and the 2012 dates
will be announced soon.
For more information, call 401-423-1574, or visit the Chorus' website at www.jamestownri.com/chorus.
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RI CIVIC
CHORALE & ORCHESTRA
Announces 4th Annual Vocal Solo Competition
The Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra, Rhode Island's oldest continuing
community choral ensemble, proudly announces its fourth annual COLLEGIATE
VOCAL SOLO COMPETITION taking place in January. Four winners in the categories
of Soprano, Mezzo-soprano (or Alto), Tenor and Baritone (or Bass) will appear
as soloists with the Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra in its March
3, 2012 concert. - The work on the program that will include the winning soloists
is Bach's Mass in G-Major. In addition to the opportunity to perform with
the Rhode Island Civic Chorale and the group's professional orchestra, and
to receive the publicity prior to the performance, each soloist will be awarded
$200.
"Last year's contest brought out excellent musicians" says Dr. Edward
Markward, conductor and music director of the Chorale, "And the winners
were outstanding in concert. The success of this competition led us to expand
it to include students at colleges in Connecticut and Massachusetts."
Judges for the competition are three of New England's most respected singers
who have appeared on numerous occasions as soloists with the Chorale.
Conditions:
The competition will take place on Saturday, January 28, 2012 between 2:00-6:00
p.m. in Providence College's Ryan Concert Hall in the Smith Center for the
Performing Arts, Providence, RI. Each entrant should be prepared to sing an
aria or art song of his/her choice. An accompanist will be provided. - Contestants
must be enrolled as students at any institution of higher education in Rhode
Island, Connecticut or Massachusetts and must be recommended by a teacher
at their schools and submit application to RICCO by January 13, 2012. Information
& additional application forms can be obtained from our web site at: www.ricco.org.
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Come sing with the NORTH KINGSTOWN COMMUNITY CHORUS!
Registration and first rehearsal for the North Kingstown Community Chorus
will be January 31 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Quidnessett Elementary School,
166 Mark Drive, North Kingstown, RI 02852. No audition is required. North
Kingstown residency is not required. Everyone, from high school students to
senior citizens, is invited to join. Music and dues are $45 per person, with
a discount for additional family members. Music and dues for high school students
are $25! For more information, call Roberta at 401-294-3003.
Subsequent rehearsals will be Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The annual
Spring Concert will be May 5 and 6.
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The RI Chorus Page (see "links" at the bottom) also has a listing
of community choirs/ locations/ and rehearsal nights.
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Saturday, January 7, 2012
3:15 pm
The Greater New Bedford Choral Society presents world premieres of
“Lines from Ulysses” and “The Rubaiyat,” two new compositions
by Gerald P. Dyck, at its Winter Concert at Pilgrim United Church of Christ,
635 Purchase Street, New Bedford. The concert features Antonin Dvorak’s
"Te Deum,” as its principal offering, along with “Rhythmic
Spirituals” of William Grant Still, and several seasonal pieces, led
by director Gerald P. Dyck and accompanist Christopher Ricci. The concert’s
snow date is Sat., Jan. 14 at 3:15 pm. Tickets are $15 (12 and under: $5)
and are available at the door or from any chorus member. Additional information
is available by calling 508-644-2419 or at www.gnbcs.org
Sunday, January 8
3 pm (with a simple supper following the event.)
Judy Conrad and The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Kingston,
RI present the 3rd Annual Sing-it-yourself Messiah Whether you're an accomplished
singer or just enjoy listening to great music, we invite you to join us for
music and fellowship. The concert will be led from the piano by Judy Conrad,
an Early Music specialist, who is Good Shepherd's organist and choir director.
Suggested Donation $8.00 Adult $5.00 Senior/Student. Proceeds will benefit
local families in need.
7 pm
Choral Evensong Celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany, The Choir of St.
Paul's, Wickford--The Rev. W. David Dobbins, Interim Rector--Laura Brion,
Guest Organist and Choirmaster. Works of Morley and Rheinberger. St. Paul's
Episcopal Church, 55 Main Street, Wickford, RI. Reception to follow - Free
and Handicapped accessible. 401- 474-6644
January 13 through January 15, 2012.
Saturday, January 14 and Sunday, January 15 at 1, 4, and 8 pm (with a preview
performance on Friday, January 13 at 7:30 pm)
A Celebration of Twelfth Night 2012 - Chorus of Westerly-. The core
of the show is 365 volunteer actors and singers (including children and adults,
the youngest of which is two years old) from over thirty communities in Rhode
Island and Connecticut, joined on stage by acclaimed Nova Scotian vocalist
Paula Rockwell as Garuda, veteran New York actor James Lawson as Father Christmas,
Westerly native and New York actor Andrew Lidestri as Ahriman, and local actor
Geoff Leatham as Rob. The Boston Festival Brass and Percussion will join George
Kent and the Chorus of Westerly to provide the production’s musical
element.
Running Saturday, January 14 and Sunday, January 15 at 1, 4, and 8 pm (with
a preview performance on Friday, January 13 at 7:30 pm) in Westerly’s
George Kent Performance Hall, tickets for all performances of A Celebration
of Twelfth Night 2012 are now on sale ($18-$68). Tickets are also on sale
for the annual Twelfth Night Peasants’ Feast, a special light dinner
with extra on stage entertainment served in the performance hall at 6 pm (between
the 4 pm and 8 pm performances) on both January 14th and January 15th. Tickets
for the shows and the feast are available by calling the Chorus of Westerly
Box Office at 401-596-8663 or through the web at chorusofwesterly.org.
Sunday, 22 January
5 pm
--Readings and Anthems for Epiphany--Grace Church Choir, Grace Church,
Mathewson and Westminster Streets in Providence. - Parking lot at the intersection
of Snow and Chapel Streets on the other side of the block.
Sunday, 5 February
5 pm
service of Readings and Anthems for Candlemas --Grace Church Choir,
Grace Church, Mathewson and Westminster Streets in Providence. - Parking lot
at the intersection of Snow and Chapel Streets on the other side of the block.
Friday, February 10
8 pm
Schola Cantorum of Boston, Frederick Jodry, director. Lasso: sacred
and secular and De Rore Madrigals - St John's Episcopal, Bowdoin St, Boston
$$ 25/20/7
Sunday, February 12
3:30 pm
Schola Cantorum of Boston, Frederick Jodry, director
Lasso: sacred and secular and De Rore Madrigals
$$ 25/20/7Providence (for Museum Concerts)- Cathedral of St John, South Main
Street, Providence
February 15-18
ACDA Eastern Division Conference, Providence,
RI
Saturday, March 3
8 pm
"Bach is Back" - Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra
at the Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul, 30 Fenner St., Providence, RI..
This all-Bach evening includes Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, Cantata No. 4 ("Christ
Lag In Todesbanden"), Motet No. 6 ("Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden"),
and Bach's Mass in G Major, BWV 236. Vocal soloists for this performance will
be the winners of RICCO's Fourth Annual Collegiate Vocal Competition.
For more information about the concert and to purchase tickets; $7 to $25
($22 in advance), call (401) 521-5670; email: info@ricco.org, or visit www.ricco.org
Tickets are also available at the door.
Sunday, March 4
4 pm
War Requiem of Benjamin Britten presented by the Providence Singers,
Betsy Burleigh directing. Britten's inspired melding of Wilfred Owen's starkly
beautiful poetry and traditional mourning texts--rarely performed--The Singers
here team up with the New England Philharmonic, Boston's Chorus Pro Musica
and the Boston Children's Chorus.
Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Fenner Street, Providence, RI
$32 / $5
401-751-5700
Friday, April 13
8 pm
Schola Cantorum of Boston, Frederick Jodry, Director
Palestrina & Monteverdi At St John the Evangelist, Bowdoin St, Boston
Saturday, April 14
7:30 pm
Schola Cantorum of Boston, Frederick Jodry, Director
Palestrina & Monteverdi Concert at RISD Museum--
a wine and cheese reception follows
Saturday, May 5
7 pm
The North Kingstown Community Chorus presents its annual Spring Concert
at North Kingstown High School, 150 Fairway Drive, North Kingstown, RI 02852.
We sing it all: musical theatre, folk, gospel and contemporary songs that
are fun, inspirational and just wonderful to sing. We have a great band and
wonderful guest dancers who add so much to our performance. We are thrilled
to have members of the North Kingstown High School Concert Choir as our special
musical guests this year. Tickets are $10 if purchased or ordered in advance
or are $12 at the door. Call Barbara Pease at 401-295-1699 for more ticket
information.
8 pm
CLASSICAL 8 ~ A Spiritual Masterpiece
Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, Larry Rachleff, conductor with The
Providence Singers
GABRIELI Sacred Symphony (brass) BRAHMS A German Requiem, op.45, Elizabeth
Weigle, soprano , Randall Scarlata, baritone
Sunday, May 6
3 pm
The North Kingstown Community Chorus presents its annual Spring Concert
at North Kingstown High School, 150 Fairway Drive, North Kingstown, RI 02852.
We sing it all: musical theatre, folk, gospel and contemporary songs that
are fun, inspirational and just wonderful to sing. We have a great band and
wonderful guest dancers who add so much to our performance. We are thrilled
to have members of the North Kingstown High School Concert Choir as our special
musical guests this year. Tickets are $10 if purchased or ordered in advance
or are $12 at the door. Call Barbara Pease at 401-295-1699 for more ticket
information.
3 pm
Spirit of St. Anthony Concert & Tea*
Choir & Organ Concert. Dwight Thomas, organist.
Music Director: David Touchette at St. Anthony of Padua Church
1359 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA *Trolley parking available.
Saturday, May 19
8 pm
"A Child of Our Time" - Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra
at the Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul, 30 Fenner St., Providence, RI..
The evening marks the Rhode Island premiere of Sir Michael Tippett's powerful
oratorio. He began the composition in 1939, two days after Britain declared
war on Germany; the oratorio reflects Tippett's own pacifism.
For more information about the concert and to purchase tickets; $7 to $25
($22 in advance), call (401) 521-5670; email: info@ricco.org, or visit www.ricco.org
Tickets are also available at the door.
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All RI and Southeastern MA Area Choirs & their contact info:
..if we missed you, let us know. " ~" indicates that a full year's program is in the calendar.Brown University Choruses, L. Frederick Jodry, director
Community College of Rhode Island Choirs, Joseph Amante, director
Providence College Choruses, TJ Harper, director
Rhode Island College Choirs, Teresa Coffman, director
Roger Williams University, Jonathan Richter, director
University of Rhode Island Choirs, Mark Conley, director
Salve Regina University Choruses, Don St. Jean, director
Wheaton College Choruses, Tim Harbold, director~ ~ ~
The Carillon Women's Chorus, Christine Noel, director
Chorus of East Providence, Beth Armstrong, director
Chorus of Westerly, George Kent, director
CONCORA, Richard Coffey, director (Hartford,CT)
Cumberland-Lincoln Community Chorus, Judith Stillman, director
ECCLESIA, Pierre Masse, director
Falmouth Chorale, John Yankee, director (Falmouth, MA)
Greater New Bedford Choral Society, Gerald Dyck, director
Greater Tiverton Community Chorus, Beth Armstrong, director
Harmony Heritage, W Fred Kingsbury, director
Jamestown Community Chorus, BJ Whitehouse, director
Narragansett Bay Chorus, Bob O'Connell, director
North Kingstown Community Chorus & Youth Chorus, Roberta Belanger, dir.
Ocean State Barbershop Harmony Chorus, Steve Isherwood - director
Ocean State Childrens Choir, Paul M. Mancini,Sr, director
Oure Pleasure Singers, Tim Harbold, director
~ The Providence Singers, Betsy Burleigh, director
The Junior Providence Singers, TJ Harper, director
Providence Gay Men's Chorus, Teresa Coffman, director
RPM Voices of Rhode Island, Dr. Clarice LaVerne Thompson, director
Rhode Island Childrens Chorus, Christine Noel, director
Rhode Island Civic Chorale, Edward Markward, director
~ Schola Cantorum of Boston, L. Frederick Jodry, director
Sine Nomine, Paul Cienniwa, director
South Coast Community Chorale, Frank Wilhelm, director
Swanhurst Chorus, Jonathan Babbitt, director
West Bay Chorale, Amanda Santo, director
WomenRIsing (formerly, Woman Spirit Rising), Nancy Rosenberg, director
ZEFIRO ensemble
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Barrington High School Choirs, Paulette Laparle, director
Lincoln School Choruses,
Martin Middle School, Rob Rappa, director
Moses Brown Choirs, Justin Peters, director
Skills and Resources:
* Choralnet - The Internet Center for Choral Music -
* Cyberbass - Innovative learning for choirs: learn your part on line!
* Choral Public Domain Library: Free music on line...fabulous resource...
* ChorTeach: ACDA's online newsletter for great choral articles...
Other Organizations:
* Rhode Island ACDA
* * Eastern Division of ACDA
* * * American Choral Directors Association~ National
* RIMEA >>Rhode Island Music Educators Association
* American Guild of Organists-Rhode Island-
* Rhode Island Chorus Page
* Greater Boston Choral Consortium -
an association of some 70+ Boston area choirs.
* New England Early Music Calendar -
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