Chorus Information
Danville Girls Chorus
Ken Abrams, Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | This is an amateur, community girls chorus, open to the general public. It meets after school. |
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| Web Address: | http://danvillegirlschorus.com/ |
| Year Estab: | 1991 |
| Mission: | To offer a complete program of choral music education through a variety of learning experiences and performance opportunites. |
| Emphasis: | Variety of all musical styles ranging from classical and folk tunes to contemporary and pop music. |
| Size: | Approximately 120 |
| Concerts/Year: | 3 |
| Auditions: | Yes, held 2-3 times a year, in June, August, January, at San Ramon Valley High School. Very simple songs (Happy Birthday, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star ) are used to assess vocal range, ability and tone. Experience determines level of choir (see above) |
| Dues: | Preparatory, $35 per month; Intermediate, $40 per |
| Dress: | Uniforms |
| Rehearsals: | Thursday, Preparatory, Intermediate: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Charlotte Wood Middle School, 600 El Capitan Drive, Danville |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Classical Contemporary Early Music Popular Ethnic/Folk Christmas |
Type of Chorus: | Girl's Singalong Holiday |
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| Rehearse City: | Danville | ||
| Region: | Contra Costa County East | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | P.O. Box 665, Danville, 94526 |
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| Phone: | (925) 837-2624 |
| Email: | Danville_Girls_Chorus@hotmail.com |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | Honors Choir--very advanced level, usually 6th-8th graders |
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| Discography: | We recently distributed cassettes of a concert in Livermore to the participating choir members, as a thank you/pat on the back. This was not available for sale. |
| Bibliography: | Periodic coverage in local events section of the San Ramon Valley Times newspaper; Herald newspaper. |