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.
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
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
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.
Comments: