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St. Olaf Choir on Tour - February 3 & 4
The St. Olaf Choir, with 75
mixed voices, is the pioneer a cappella choir in the United States. For nearly
a century, the choir has set a standard of choral excellence and remained
at the forefront of choral artistry. Conducted since 1990 by Anton Armstrong,
the St. Olaf Choir continues to develop the tradition that originated with
its founder, F. Melius Christiansen. Their tour brings them to Worcester and
New Haven, appearing on Wednesday, February 3, 7:30 pm at Mechanics Hall in
Worcester, Massachusetts and on Thursday, February 4, 7:30 p.m. at Battell
Chapel, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut - http://www.stolaf.edu/music/stolaf_choir/
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Joshua Jacobson
residency at RIC
On Friday, March 5th, the RIC Chorus, Chamber Singers, Women’s Chorus,
and Men’s Chorus will present a concert culminating the brief residency
of guest composer/conductor Joshua Jacobson at Rhode Island College. During
this residency, he will work with the RIC Chorus, Chamber Singers, Women’s
Chorus (all conducted by Teresa Coffman), and Men’s Chorus, and the
concert will include his some of his arrangements and recommendations of Jewish
choral music. Joshua R. Jacobson, founder and director of the Zamir Chorale
of Boston, holds a Bachelors degree in Music from Harvard College, a Masters
in Choral Conducting from the New England Conservatory, and a Doctor of Musical
Arts from the University of Cincinnati. He is Professor of Music and Director
of Choral Activities at Northeastern University, where he served for nine
years as Chairman of the Department of Music, and currently as the Stotsky
Professor of Jewish Studies. Prof. Jacobson is Past President of the Massachusetts
chapter of the American Choral Directors Association. Phone (For further information):
401/456-9883 or 456-9506.
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Non-Auditioned Choirs:
The West Bay Chorale is beginning its 2010 Season on February 1st,
and welcomes new members who like to sing. This Spring we will be singing
Jazz, Pops, and Sacred music,
including selections from West Side Story, Hello Dolly, Duke Ellington, and
Steven Sondheim. Rehearsals are Monday nights at 7 PM, at St. Marks Episcopal
Church, 111 West Shore Rd. (near Hoxie 4 corners) in Warwick. We will be welcoming
new members until February
28th. Contact John Marsella at 401-349-2927 or find us at http://westbaychorale.org.
There is a spring membership fee plus the cost of the music.
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Non-Auditioned Chorus:
North Kingstown Community Chorus
January 26– 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., Quidnessett Elementary School,
166 Mark Drive. Registration and first rehearsal for the North Kingstown Community
Chorus. No audition required. North Kingstown residency not required. Music
and dues are $45 per person with a discount for additional family members.
Discounts for High School students! For information, call 401-294-3003. This
is our 25th year and we invite all past members to join us in this celebration.
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Non-Auditioned Chorus:
North Kingstown Community Youth Chorus
February 2 – 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Quidnessett Elementary School,
166 Mark Drive. Registration and first rehearsal for the North Kingstown Community
Youth Chorus. Open to children grade 2 and up. No audition required. North
Kingstown residency not required. $28 fee includes music and registration.
For information, call 401-294-3003.
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Non-auditioned Choirs:
The Chorus of East Providence (www.chorusofep.org) will hold open
rehearsals starting on Tuesday, January 12 at Martin Middle School in East
Providence on Brown Ave. Rehearsals are from 7-9:30 on Tuesdays. The first
3 weeks are open to interested new singers. No auditions; all voice parts
welcome. Program is called "Ragtime!" and features music from the
Broadway musical, Ragtime, and songs by Irving Berlin. Concert on May 15.
For more information, call Beth Armstrong, director, at 401-253-7987.
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The RI Chorus Page (see "links" at the bottom) has a listing
of community choirs/ locations/ and rehearsal nights.
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Calendar:
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Wednesday, February 3 & Thursday, February 4
The St. Olaf Choir- on tour,
with 75 mixed voices, is the pioneer a cappella choir in the United States.
For nearly a century, the choir has set a standard of choral excellence and
remained at the forefront of choral artistry. Conducted since 1990 by Anton
Armstrong, the St. Olaf Choir continues to develop the tradition that originated
with its founder, F. Melius Christiansen.They will be appearing on Wednesday,
February 3, 7:30 pm at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, Massachusetts and on Thursday,
February 4, 7:30 p.m. at Battell Chapel, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
<http://www.stolaf.edu/music/stolaf_choir/>
Friday, February 5
8 pm
Schola Cantorum of Boston, Fred Jodry, director
JOSQUIN DES PRES "Missa Gaudeamus" plus motets & chansons of
Gombert, Obrecht & Ockeghem - Church of St. John the Evangelist, 35 Bowdoin
Street, Boston MA
Information: 401/274-5073 or http://www.ScholaCantorumBoston.com
Saturday, February 6
Collegiate Festival at Regis
College, sponsored by the Mass Chapter of ACDA. Contact Sheila Prichard,
sheila.prichard@regiscollege.edu
8 pm
Schola Cantorum of Boston, Frederick Jodry, director ; Program: JOSQUIN
DES PRES "Missa Gaudeamus" plus motets & chansons of Gombert,
Obrecht & Ockeghem
at St. Joseph's Church, Hope & Arnold Streets in Providence RI
Tickets: $20 general admission, $15 seniors, $10 students at the door
Information: 401/274-5073 or http://www.ScholaCantorumBoston.com
Sunday, February 7
4 pm
Schola Cantorum of Boston, Fred Jodry, director
JOSQUIN DES PRES "Missa Gaudeamus" plus motets & chansons of
Gombert, Obrecht & Ockeghem - St Paul's Church, 15 St Paul's St, Brookline
MA - Tickets: $20 general admission, $15 seniors, $10 students at the door
- Information: 401/274-5073 or http://www.ScholaCantorumBoston.com
Tuesday February 9
6-7pm |
Providence Singers ~ Mozart Requiem Preview Party
Carter Center for Music Education, 667 Waterman Avenue, East Providence.
Join the Providence Singers for refreshments, socializing, and a preview of
the Mozart Requiem concert, hosted by artistic director Andrew Clark. After
the party, guests are welcome to join in a vocal warmup and observe a choral
rehearsal in action. This party is free and open to the public; no reservations
required. - http://www.providencesingers.org • 401-751-5700
Wednesday, February 10
8 pm
Rhode Island College Deborah Griffin Memorial Faculty Recital
Sponsored by the RIC Chorus and the Rhode Island College Student Chapter
of the American Choral Directors Association at Rhode Island College, Lila
and John Sapinsley Hall. No admission, donations accepted - Phone (For further
information): 401/456-9883 or 401/456-9506
February 10-14
ACDA - Eastern Division Conference, Feb. 10-14 in Philadelphia. If you've never been to a conference, make this the year to try one. It's a great way to make contacts and gets lots of ideas and inspiration. Check it out by going to www.acdaeast.org
Saturday, February 20
3 pm
MAKE WE MUSIC presents EYES THAT SPEAK the animal world in music and words.
Recorders and voices --direction, Jacqueline Devillers--at Rogers Library
525 Hope st. Bristol R.I.--fund raising program donations benefit the :"
Friends of the Bristol animal shelter." Contact: Library Mrs. Prescott
1 401 253 6948
Sunday, February 21
7:30 pm
The cabaret ensemble CONCORA On The Town! will present “If you ask me…”
The cabaret is a spin-off of TheaterWorks’ production of David Rambo’s
The Lady with All the Answers. CONCORA On the Town!’s program takes
place directly on the set of The Lady with All the Answers and takes its inspiration
from the one-woman play about Ann Landers, America’s most famous, no-nonsense
advice columnist. At TheaterWorks, 233 Pearl Street in Hartford. All tickets
to “If you ask me…” are $30. and may be ordered online at
www.concora.org, or through the CONCORA office at (860) 224-7500.
Sunday, February 28
4 pm
CONCORA <> BACH! Motet Madness. Immanuel Congregational Church, 10 Woodland
St., Hartford. CONCORA continues its annual collaboration with the Hartford
Symphony Orchestra, presenting all six motets of J.S. Bach in one afternoon!
Snow date: Monday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Preferred seating: $35 by
Sept. 30/$45 after Sept. 30; General admission: $20 by Sept. 30/$25 after
Sept. 30; Students: $10. Call (860) 224-7500 or order online at www.CONCORA.org.
Friday, March 5
8 pm
Rhode Island College Spring Choral Concert with the RIC Chorus, Chamber Singers,
Women’s Chorus, and Men’s Chorus. concert culminates the brief
residence of Joshua Jacobson, composer/conductor. At Rhode Island College,
Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center
$10.00 general public, free for RIC students, faculty, and staff. Phone (For
further information): 401/456-9883 or 456-9506
Saturday, March 6
6:30 pm
Sat,Sun: March 6 – 7, / Fri,Sun: 12 – 14, and / Fri,Sat:19 - 20,
2010
Newport County’s SWANHURST CHORUS, under the direction of Jonathan
F. Babbitt, announces its 16th Annual Tribute to Broadway with Rodgers and
Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!”. Join us for the high-spirits,
swirling skirts, flirting, laughing, and toe-tapping music. Held at Newport’s
Fenner Hall, 15 Fenner Avenue, Swanhurst will offer seven dinner theater-style
shows with intimate staging that places the audience in Aunt Eller’s
front yard, surrounding them with song: March 6 - 7, 12 – 14, 19 &
20, 2010. Doors will open Friday and Saturday evenings at 6:30 PM, and Sundays
at 1:30 PM. Tickets for the evening performances are $35 and include a full
dinner, dessert buffet, and the show. Sunday matinees are $28 with full lunch
and dessert included. Children 12 & under are $30 for Fridays and $23
for Sundays. Reservations are strongly advised. Call 401-682-1630 or visitwww.Swanhurst.org
for more information or to make a reservation.
8 pm
Providence Singers: Mozart Requiem
VMA Arts and Cultural Center, Providence
Artistic director Andrew Clark leads the Providence Singers in a performance
of Mozart final masterpiece plus works on memorial themes, including Benjamin
Britten's "Cantata Misericordium (the Mercy Cantata)," commissioned
to honor the International Red Cross, and Arvo Pärt's "Cantus in
Memoriam Benjamin Britten." The Rhode Island Children's Chorus, founded
and directed by Christine Noel, joins the Providence Singers for Dan Locklair's
"Stirring the Silence," a musical response to the events of September
11. The RICC also performs early composer Thomas Tallis' "Glory to Thee,
My God This Night." With Bonnie Pomfret, soprano; Emily Marvosh, mezzo-soprano;
Charles Blandy, tenor; David Kravitz, baritone.
Concert attendees are invited to a 7pm pre-concert talk with composer Dan
Locklair and Andrew Clark, immediately before the performance.
Tickets: $22-62 adults, $12 children/students. Groups of 6+ save $6 per adult
ticket.
Call 401-421-ARTS or visit http://www.providencesingers.org to download an
order form or purchase online.
Sunday, March 7
1:30 pm
Newport County’s SWANHURST CHORUS, under the direction of Jonathan
F. Babbitt, announces its 16th Annual Tribute to Broadway with Rodgers and
Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!”. at Newport’s Fenner Hall,
15 Fenner Avenue, Newport. Dinner Theater at its best! Reservations are strongly
advised. Call 401-682-1630 or visitwww.Swanhurst.org for more information
or to make a reservation.
4&6 pm
The Chorus of Westerly : All Hail! The Chorus of Westerly! George Kent Performance
Hall, 119 High Street, Westerly, RI 02891. Phone: (401) 596-8663
Email :notes@chorusofwesterly.org
Friday,Saturday, March 12, 13
6:30
pm
Newport County’s SWANHURST CHORUS, under the direction of Jonathan
F. Babbitt, announces its 16th Annual Tribute to Broadway with Rodgers and
Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!”. at Newport’s Fenner Hall,
15 Fenner Avenue, Newport. Dinner Theater at its best! Reservations are strongly
advised. Call 401-682-1630 or visit www.Swanhurst.org for more information
or to make a reservation.
Sunday March 14
1:30 pm
Newport County’s SWANHURST CHORUS, under the direction of Jonathan
F. Babbitt, announces its 16th Annual Tribute to Broadway with Rodgers and
Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!”. at Newport’s Fenner Hall,
15 Fenner Avenue, Newport. Dinner Theater at its best!. Reservations are strongly
advised. Call 401-682-1630 or visitwww.Swanhurst.org for more information
or to make a reservation.
4 pm
“Music For a Sunday Afternoon”, presented by the Newport Navy
Choristers. Concert to be given at St. Barnabas Church, 1697 West Main
Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871. Ticket prices: Adults, $7; Seniors and Children
under 12, $5; Family, $15. Tickets are available at the door or from any Chorister.
The concert is given to benefit the Navy and Marine Corp Relief Society and
Newport Navy Choristers. Contact: Chairman, Pat McGue at 849-1135 or Music
Director, JoAnn Loewenthal at 849-4823. Choristers website: NewportNavyChoristers.org.
Or: nncinfo@aol.com.
Friday, Saturday March 19,20
6:30
pm
Newport County’s SWANHURST CHORUS, under the direction of Jonathan
F. Babbitt, announces its 16th Annual Tribute to Broadway with Rodgers and
Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!”. at Newport’s Fenner Hall,
15 Fenner Avenue, Newport. Dinner Theater at its best! Reservations are strongly
advised. Call 401-682-1630 or visitwww.Swanhurst.org for more information
or to make a reservation.
Saturday, March 20
7 pm
Mozart’s Requiem at Pilgrim Lutheran Church. Choir consists of Pilgrim
Lutheran Church Choir, Emmanuel Lutheran Church Choir , and Beneficent Church
Choir . A free will offering will be taken at the doors. 401-739-2937
/ www.pilgrimlutheranri.org
8 pm
The Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra presents:With One
Voice~Songs of Peace~ W. A. Mozart, Missa Brevis in C Major the "Sparrow
Mass" Soloists will be the winners of the Rhode Island Civic Chorale
& Orchestra's 2nd Annual Collegiate Vocal Competition Also: Charles Ives,
General William Booth Enters Into Heaven, Gabriel Fauré, Cantique de
Jean Racine. Michael DeQuattro: With One Voice (World Premiere) Commissioned
by the Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra
At The Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul, 30 Fenner St. Providence, RI
02903
By Phone: 401-521-5670/ By Email: info@ricco.org Website: www.ricco.org
8 pm
Falmouth Chorale Presents Fate - Love - Fortune: Carmina Burana - The Falmouth
Chorale, under the direction of John Yankee, will perform the fiery and dramatic
Carmina Burana by Carl Orff at the Lawrence School Auditorium, 113 Lakeview
Avenue, Falmouth, MA. The Chorale will be joined by the newly formed Coro
Ragazzi Children's chorus, and Randolph James and Robert Wyatt will accompany
the songs of fate, love, passion, drinking, and making merry on two grand
pianos, with dynamic rhythms and bright accents provided by four percussionists.
Advance tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. Tickets
will be $25 at the door. For more information please visitwww.falmouthchorale.org
email pharcourt@comcast.net, or call 774.392.2383.
Sunday, March 21
3 pm
Mozart’s Requiem at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Choir consists of Pilgrim
Lutheran Church Choir, Emmanuel Lutheran Church Choir , and Beneficent Church
Choir . A free will offering will be taken at the doors. 401-739-2937.
/ www.pilgrimlutheranri.org
3 pm
Falmouth Chorale Presents Fate - Love - Fortune: Carmina Burana - The Falmouth
Chorale, under the direction of John Yankee, will perform the fiery and dramatic
Carmina Burana by Carl Orff at the Lawrence School Auditorium, 113 Lakeview
Avenue, Falmouth, MA. The Chorale will be joined by the newly formed Coro
Ragazzi Children's chorus, and Randolph James and Robert Wyatt will accompany
the songs of fate, love, passion, drinking, and making merry on two grand
pianos, with dynamic rhythms and bright accents provided by four percussionists.
Advance tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. Tickets
will be $25 at the door. For more information please visitwww.falmouthchorale.org
email pharcourt@comcast.net, or call 774.392.2383.
Saturday, April 10
MASS ACDA Children's Choir Festival
Children's Choir Festival: St. Mark's School, Southborough. April 10.
Contact Jane Money, jmoney@bostoncitysingers.org.
Sunday, April 11
4 pm
CONCORA in Recital: Songs of the Americas. Hubbard Hall, St. John?s Episcopal
Church, 679 Farmington Ave., West Hartford. CONCORA soloists present art songs
from the United States, Canada, Central and South America ? a memorable journey
through all of the Americas. Tickets: Preferred seating: $30; General admission:
$20; Students: $10. Call (860) 224-7500 or order online at www.CONCORA.org.
Saturday, April 24
7:00 pm
SPRING CHORAL CONCERT
The Lord Nelson Mass (Missa in Angustiis) by Franz Joseph Haydn <><
Providence College Women’s Chorus & Orchestra, Dr. TJ Harper,
directing, Smith Center for the Arts, Providence College. 401-865-2209 harper.tj@gmail.com
8 pm
Music of the Spirit. St.-Patrick-St. Anthony Church, 285 Church St., Hartford.
The unaccompanied human voice in a splendid church acoustic; music to lift
your soul from Frank Martin, James MacMillan, John Tavener, Francis Poulenc,
György Orbán, many more. Tickets: Preferred seating: $35 by Sept.
30/$45 after Sept. 30; General Admission: $20 by Sept. 30/$25 after Sept.
30; Students: $10. Call (860) 224-7500 or order online at www.CONCORA.org.
Sunday, April 25
3 pm
The West Bay Chorale will present a concert of Jazz, Pops, and Sacred
Music, including pieces from West Side Story, Hello Dolly, Duke Ellingtron,
and Steven Sondheim. Sponsored by the Regina Caeli Society, St Mary's Parish
Center, 1525 Cranston St., Cranston (Corner of Vallone Rd.). Call Norma @
463-9529, or Anna @ 942-3889 - Cost is $10 for adults.
Friday, April 30
8 pm
Rhode Island College Bon Voyage Choral Concert with the RIC Chorus, Chamber
Singers, Women’s Chorus, and Men’s Chorus - At Rhode Island
College, Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center; $10.00 general public, free
for RIC students, faculty, and staff. Phone (For further information): 401/456-9883
or 456-9506 - This concert will feature the RIC Chorus, Chamber Singers, Women’s
Chorus (conducted by Teresa Coffman) and the RIC Men’s Chorus in a Bon
Voyage concert to celebrate and “send off” graduating senior music
majors. This concert will also celebrate the upcoming 5th international choral
concert tour of members of the Chorus and Chamber Singers who will embark
on a concert tour of Portugal and Spain in May.
8 pm
Schola Cantorum of Boston, Fred Jodry, director - MORALES "Missa
Ave Maris Stella" plus motets of Duarte Lobo & Manuel Cardoso - Church
of St. John the Evangelist, 35 Bowdoin Street, Boston. MA - Information: 401/274-5073
or http://www.ScholaCantorumBoston.com
Sunday, May 2
4 pm
Schola Cantorum of Boston, Fred Jodry, director -MORALES "Missa
Ave Maris Stella" plus motets of Duarte Lobo & Manuel Cardoso at
St Paul's Church,15 St Paul's St, Brookline - Tickets: $20 general admission,
$15 seniors, $10 students at the door - Information: 401/274-5073 or http://www.ScholaCantorumBoston.com
Friday May 7
7:30 pm
“Proudly We Sing” - Newport Navy Chorusters at St. Lucy’s
Church, 909 West Main Road, Middletown, RI 02842. Tickets are available at
the door or from any Chorister or at The Maher Center in Middletown. Ticket
prices: Adults, $8; Seniors and Children under 12, $5; Family, $20. This concert
is sponsored by the Newport Board of Realtors to benefit theMaher Center.
Contacts: Isabel Duarte at 846-0340: Chairman, Pat McGue at 849-1135 or Music
Director, JoAnn Loewenthal at 849-4823. Choristers websites: NewportNavyChoristers.org.
Or: nncinfo@aol.com.
Friday & Saturday,
May 7 and 8
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 * The Providence Singers performs Beethoven’s
masterwork in a guest appearance with the Rhode Island Philharmonic. (401)
751-5700 .......info@providencesingers.org
Saturday, May 8
7 pm
The West Bay Chorale presents a concert of Jazz, Pops, and Sacred
Music, including pieces from West Side Story, Hello Dolly, Duke Ellington,
and Steven Sondheim. At the St. Bernard's
Catholic Church, 415 Tower Hill Rd., North Kingstown, RI. More information
at westbaychorale.org, or by calling John @ 439-2927. Cost is $10 for adults,
$5 for seniors and students.
Sunday, May 9
3 pm
The West Bay Chorale presents a concert of Jazz, Pops, and Sacred
Music, including pieces from West Side Story, Hello Dolly, Duke Ellington,
and Steven Sondheim. At the Carousel at Goddard Park, Ives Rd., in Warwick,
RI. More information at Westbaychorale.org or by calling John @ 349-2927.
Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors.
May 16
4 & 6 pm
The Chorus of Westerly : Ralph Vaughan Williams - Toward the Unknown
Region
Duruflé - Requiem George Kent Performance Hall, 119 High Street, Westerly,
RI 02891. Phone: (401) 596-8663 - Email :notes@chorusofwesterly.org
Friday, May 21
Middle School & Jr. High Festival: at Carlisle Public Schools. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Chapter of ACDA. Contact Megan Fitzharris-Harlow, mharlow@carlisle.k12.ma.us.
Saturday, May 22
8 pm
The Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra presents: Papa Haydn,
Lord Nelson Mass - Symphony No. 92 "Oxford" Te Deum in C Major -
Diana McVey, Soprano, Georgette Ross Hutchins, Mezzo-soprano, Ray Bauwens,
Tenor, Steven Smith, Baritone - The Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul,
30 Fenner St., Providence, RI 02903 - By Phone: 401-521-5670/ By Email: info@ricco.org
Website: www.ricco.org
Wednesday, June 16
7 pm
The Providence Gay Men's Chorus presents "Showstoppers: We Can't Stop
the Beat" in Sapinsley Hall at Rhode Island College (600 Mt. Pleasant
Ave., Providence). Providence Gay Men's Chorus, Teresa Coffman, director
Friday, June 18
7 pm
The Providence Gay Men's Chorus presents "Showstoppers: We Can't Stop
the Beat" at Beneficent Congregational Church (300 Weybosset St., Providence).
Providence Gay Men's Chorus, Teresa Coffman, director
June 19
8 pm
The Chorus of Westerly : Summer Pops in Wilcox Park
8 p.m. George Kent Performance Hall, 119 High Street, Westerly, RI 02891.
Phone: (401) 596-8663 - Email :notes@chorusofwesterly.org
Sunday, June 20
7 pm
The Providence Gay Men's Chorus presents "Showstoppers: We Can't Stop
the Beat" in Sapinsley Hall at Rhode Island College (600 Mt. Pleasant
Ave., Providence). Providence Gay Men's Chorus, Teresa Coffman, director
June 2010:
The Providence Singers present: Tops of Tin Pan Alley at Singers
gala It’s music for celebrating a wonderful season and supporting the
full range of the Singers’s performance and education program. The Junior
Providence Singers will be on hand, among other guests, to help with music
by Porter, Berlin, Gershwin, Kern, Sondheim, even Lennon and McCartney. (401)
751-5700 .......info@providencesingers.org
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Young
Men's Choral Festival
Saturday
January 23, 2010:
at Bishop Hendricken High School, Warwick RI
Sponsors: Providence Singers • Bishop Hendricken High School •
Rhode Island College Music Department
~ An intense day of music for young male singers (tenor, baritone, bass),
ranging from classics to a cappella-style singing and African drum-chant.
With conductor-clinician Andrew Clark, artistic director of the Providence
Singers, and the Rhode Island College Drum Circle.
Schedule:
1pm to7pm: Young Men's Workshop - participant fee of $10 covers music, tuition,
and pizza-party expenses. Register by January 11, 2010 to guarantee your space.
Late registrations and walk-ins will be accepted on a space-available basis.
7-8pm: Young Men's Concert - FREE and open to the public! featuring performances
by the Young Men's Festival Chorus, the RIC Drum Circle, and select college
a cappella groups.
To register, please return the attached form to the Providence Singers, 667
Waterman Avenue, East Providence RI 02914, or fax to 401-751-5722. Questions?
visit http://www.ProvidenceSingers.org or call 401-751-5700.
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American Choral Directors Association:
Rhode Island ACDA ->New site in the works
Eastern Division of ACDA
American Choral Directors Association~
National
All RI Area Choirs & their contact info:
..if we missed you, let us know.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
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 Tiverton Community Chorus, Beth Armstrong, director
Jamestown Community Chorus, BJ Whitehouse, director
Narragansett Bay Chorus
North Kingstown Community Chorus & Youth Chorus, Roberta Belanger, director
Ocean State Childrens Choir, Paul M. Mancini,Sr, Director
Oure Pleasure Singers, Tim Harbold, director
The Providence Singers, Andrew Clark, director
The Junior Providence Singers, Michelle Holt, director
Providence Gay Men's Chorus, Teresa Coffman, director
Rhode Island Childrens Chorus, Christine Noel, director
Rhode Island Civic Chorale, Edward Markward, director
Schola Cantorum of Boston, L. Frederick Jodry, director
South Coast Community Chorale, Frank Wilhelm, director
Swanhurst Chorus, Jonathan Babbitt, director
West Bay Chorale, Joseph Amante, director
Barrington High School Choirs, Paulette Laparle, director
East Providence High School Choirs, Mary Ann Lasorsa, director
Lincoln School Choruses, Justin Peters, director
Martin Middle School, Rob Rappa, director
Moses Brown Choirs, Richard Larraga, director
Ponaganset Middle School, Melissa Reynolds, 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:
* 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 -
* RIMEA >>Rhode Island Music Educators Association
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Editor:
Glenn Giuttari
+508-252-4304 ~~~
+508-252-4397 fax ~~
gng@harpsichord.com
Update:1/10/10
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