Chorus Information
 
Foothill College: The Fanfairs: Advanced Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Jim Regin, Director
Information last updated: 2008-07-11
Status:
Current
Basic Information
Description: | This is an amateur, community, professional, special interest chorus, open to the general public. Auditions are necessary. |
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Web Address: | http://www.foothill.edu/schedule/catsearch.php |
Year Estab: | 1970 |
Mission: | To sing the very best in the vocal jazz idiom. Much performance. |
Emphasis: | Vocal jazz--modern American. |
Size: | 6-12 |
Concerts/Year: | 20-30 |
Auditions: | Yes, held in A-80, Choral Building, Foothill College in the Fall. Auditions require that a candidate come to a general session where a jazz arrangmenet is introduced and solo song is assigned. The candidate returns two days later and sings in a quartet and as a soloist the above literature. |
Dues: | $15 per quarter |
Dress: | Formal black to very colorful sporty, depending on nature of concert. |
Rehearsals: | Monday, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Foothill College, A-80 Choral Building, 12345 El Monte road, Los Altos Hills |
Categories
Type of Music: | Jazz |
Type of Chorus: | Jazz Academic |
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Rehearse City: | Los Altos Hills | ||
Region: | Santa Clara County | ||
Audition Req'd: | Y |
Chorus Contact Information
Mailing Address: | Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Rd, Los Altos Hills, 94022-4599 |
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Phone: | (650) 949-7010 |
Other Information
Discography: | Look Out It's The Fanfairs. Phonorecord. 1978. A Tribute to Gere Puerling. Phonorecord. 1979. Swinging Singing. Phonorecord. 1980.] Stretching Out. Phonorecord. 1981. Offshore With The Fanfairs. 1987. Little Boy. Compact disc. 1989. Records are for sale at $8/disc from the director. Probably the best resource for Phil Mattson arrangements. |
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