Chorus Information
The Old World Carolers
Information last updated: 2014-02-18
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | Since 1985 The Old World Carolers has researched, arranged, and sung rare European holiday music from the 12th-19th centuries. We sing mainly for benefits and worthy causes. We sing a cappella, mostly SATB, and can create sets from specific time periods and places such as Scandinavia, Russia, France, Catalonia, Bulgaria, etc. |
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| Web Address: | http://www.traditionalfun.org/owc.html |
| Year Estab: | 1985 |
| Mission: | To keep rare midwinter holiday music alive in the folk tradition, making the songs familiar to and accessible by the public |
| Emphasis: | Unusual haunting melodies |
| Size: | 12-16 |
| Concerts/Year: | 2-3 |
| Skills Required : | Sing on pitch and blend |
| Auditions: | July and August each year |
| Dues: | none |
| Dress: | Usually Victorian; occasionally subgroups form who wear special ethnic costumes as desired |
| Rehearsals: | Rehearse Sept-Nov each year in downtown Sebastopol, usually Thursday evenings |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Classical Church/Sacred Early Music Ethnic/Folk World Music Chant Christmas |
Type of Chorus: | Mixed Adult Singalong Holiday |
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| Rehearse City: | Sebastopol | ||
| Region: | Sonoma/Mendocino/Lake County | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Email: | info@traditionalfun.org |
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Other Information
| Related Groups: | Gradina, Melissae Ensemble |
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| Discography: | The Old World Carolers: Silver Jubilee, 2010, CD available on CDBaby. |
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