Chorus Information
Contra Costa Children's Chorus
Martin Benvenuto, Artistic Director
Information last updated: 2011-10-07
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Asst Conductor : | Michael Sokol, Director, Boys' & Boys Adv., Honors Concert Choir |
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| Description: | This is a classically based, non-profit, community children's chorus, open to the general public. The chorus is divided into 7 different levels of age and ability. |
| Web Address: | http://www.childrenschorus.org |
| Year Estab: | 1984 |
| Mission: | Creating choral excellence, promoting lasting friendships, instilling values of self-discipline and commitment while inspiring the artist with each child through the power of music. |
| Emphasis: | Classical, contemporary, folk, Broadway and multicultural repertoire taught in addition to music history, theory, sight-reading and ear training. |
| Size: | 370 girls and boys |
| Concerts/Year: | Each level performs 4-8 times which culminates in |
| Auditions: | Placement Interviews are a requirement that is held each June and January. Each student must sing a song a cappella. |
| Dues: | $40 registration fee per family per year. Monthly |
| Dress: | White tuxedo shirt, black bow tie, black satin pants, red sequin cummerbund, white gloves, black dress shoes and socks. |
| Rehearsals: | Tuesday (Level 1, 2, 2a), L-1, 3:30-4:45 p.m.; L-2, 3:30-4:45 p.m.; L-2a, 4:45-6:00 p.m.; Boy's chorus, 6:00-7:15 p.m., Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Church/Sacred Contemporary Early Music Opera Musicals/Theater Popular Christmas |
Type of Chorus: | Children's Singalong |
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| Rehearse City: | Walnut Creek | ||
| Region: | Contra Costa County East | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | PO Box 2518, Walnut Creek, 94595-0518 |
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| Phone: | (925) 945-7101 |
| Fax: | 925-945-7578 |
| Email: | frontdesk@childrenschorus.org |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | Young Opera Company |
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| Discography: | CDs available: San Francisco/Italy Tour LIVE 1996 Holiday Music Double CD Hungering Hearts World Premiere Multicultural Sounds |
| Bibliography: | Morris, Joan, Harmonic convergence: two choruses practice their heavenly sounds, " Contra Costa Times "A positive note to teaching music, " Diablo Arts Magazine, October-December 1995 Morris, Joan, "Chorus harmonizes youthful energy with rich music. " King, Pam, "Children's chorus carries a tune...to Prague, " Sunday Times. Mulholland, James, "An artistic joy, " Butler University. " |
| Comments: | The CCCC staff, combined with dedicated parent volunteers, builds an environment for children to grow musically, to build character and to work as a team. The chorus has grown to include Young Opera Company, summer music camp in the Sierras, year round musical drama day camp, national and international touring invitations. CCCC had received worldwide acclaim for more than a decade for its performances of fully mastered, highly technical music." |