Chorus Information
 
Diablo Valley Masterworks Chorale
Richard Kamprath, Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
Description: | This is an amateur, community chorus open to the general public. The chorus is part of the Diablo Valley College curriculum, and the chorus is open to all singers who qualify after an audition. |
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Web Address: | http://masterworkschorale.net/ |
Year Estab: | 1970 |
Mission: | To afford singers the opportunity to learn and perform choral music with an orchestra. |
Emphasis: | The Chorale performs the full range of choral music with emphasis on classical. |
Size: | 65-85 |
Concerts/Year: | 4 |
Auditions: | Yes, held at the College, with Mr. Kamprath, the Director, at the beginning of the year before the candidate joins. Auditions include the singing of scales for voice placement; the singing of America; some sight-reading; a brief interview with the Director. The entire chorus is re-auditioned every couple of years. |
Dues: | $40 per semester |
Dress: | Women: univform black dress; Men: tuxedo |
Rehearsals: | Monday, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Diablo Valley College, Music Bldg. Rm. 101, 321 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill |
Categories
Type of Music: | Classical Church/Sacred Contemporary Early Music Musicals/Theater |
Type of Chorus: | Mixed Adult Academic |
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Rehearse City: | Pleasant Hill | ||
Region: | Contra Costa County East | ||
Audition Req'd: | Y |
Chorus Contact Information
Mailing Address: | Diablo Valley College, 321 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill, 94523 |
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Phone: | (925) 685-1230, X456 (College) |
Email: | info@masterworkschorale.net |
Other Information
Related Groups: | None |
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Discography: | Tapes are made of all performances for members only. |
Bibliography: | The Enquirer (Diablo Valley College newspaper). Review in Fall 1987. The Contra Costa Sun, Spring 1986. |
Comments: | European tour, July 1996, to Germany, Italy (Florence Duomo); Austria (Sch??nbrunn Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral). Sang Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen in Innsbruck, Austria." |