Chorus Information
Viva la Musica!
Shulamit Hoffmann, Founder & Artistic Director
Information last updated: 2015-02-04
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | A mixed voice community choir. |
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| Web Address: | http://www.vivalamusica.org |
| Year Estab: | 2001 |
| Mission: | To provide enriching artistic experiences by inspiring, educating,and entertaining with quality performances of noteworthy music from diverse eras and cultures. |
| Emphasis: | Classical, chorus and orchestra |
| Size: | 40-50 |
| Concerts/Year: | 2 concert sets per year, spring and holiday |
| Skills Required : | Reading |
| Auditions: | Auditions lite |
| Dues: | $145 per season |
| Dress: | Concert black |
| Rehearsals: | Monday evenings, Jan-May and September-December |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Classical Church/Sacred Contemporary Early Music |
Type of Chorus: | Mixed Adult |
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| Rehearse City: | Foster City | ||
| Region: | San Mateo County | ||
| Audition Req'd: | N | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | 700 Promontory Point Lane, #1303, Foster City, 94404-5084 |
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| Phone: | 650-346-5084 |
| Email: | music@vivalamusica.org |
| Comments: | NEW singers welcome to contact the director for more information |
Other Information
| History: | Viva la Musica was founded in 2001. Since then the choir has performed two seasons annually, giving concerts each spring and early December. In the summer of 2005, Viva la Musica participated in the Vermont International Summer Music Festival under the direction of Robert DeCormier. In 2006, the choir made its first overseas trip, to perform in Salzburg and Vienna, as part of the Mozart 250th birthday celebrations. Subsequently, Viva has performed at Carnegie Hall, New York, including under the baton of director Shulamit Hoffmann, and has performed in Prague and Dresden. Viva la Musica's wide-ranging repertoire includes classical works and ethnic world music. Masterworks the choirhas performed include Vivaldi Magnificat; Vivaldi Gloria; Handel Messiah; Pachelbel Magnificat; Buxtehude Magnificat; Charpentier Te Deum; Haydn "Kettle Drum " Mass; Pergolesi Stabat Mater; Mozart Magnificat; Mozart "Coronation " Mass; Mozart Requiem; Ariel Ramirez Misa Criolla; and Robert Ray Gospel Magnificat and much more. please see our website for a listing of major works performed. |
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