Chorus Information
Festival Opera Association
James Toland, Chorus Master
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | This is a professional, special interest chorus (primarily professional opera productions), open to the general public. |
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| Web Address: | http://www.festivalopera.com/ |
| Year Estab: | 1991 |
| Mission: | Opera, concerts, oratorio performances |
| Emphasis: | Opera |
| Size: | 50 |
| Concerts/Year: | 10 |
| Auditions: | Yes held in Walnut Creek. The time of year is not yet established. Auditions require knowledge of the opera repertoire.Those auditioning will be asked to read music. Call: (925) 934-2654 for information. |
| Dues: | No |
| Dress: | Long black dresses; suits, white shirts, ties |
| Rehearsals: | Sunday, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1924 Trinity Avenue, Walnut Creek |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Opera |
Type of Chorus: | Opera/Theater |
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| Rehearse City: | Walnut Creek | ||
| Region: | Contra Costa County East | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | Festival Opera Association, Inc., 675 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite B215, Walnut Creek, 94596 |
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| Phone: | (925) 944-9610 |
| Fax: | 925-944-1078 |
| Email: | chorus@festivalopera.com |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | Masterworks Chorale of Diablo Valley College |
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| Bibliography: | Tucker, Marilyn, Rousing 'Tosca' marks Festival Opera's rebirth! " Contra Costa Times, July 22, 1996. Collins, Robert, Contra Costa Times, April and August, 1991. Commanday, Robert, "Timeout, " San Francisco Chronicle Datebook, August, 1991. " |
| Comments: | Performances: I Pagliacci/SuorAngelica ; La Traviata . 1997. La Boheme; Don Giovanni. 1998 Marriage Of Figaro; Lucia Di Lammermoor. 1999. |