Chorus Information
The Fun Times Singers
Laura Green, Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Archived
Basic Information
| Description: | The group is a community chorus, non-profit organization doing community service through education and performance.We are primarily geared towards the adult singer. |
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| Web Address: | http://www.FunTimesSingers.org |
| Year Estab: | 1992 |
| Mission: | The Fun Times Singers is a choral group that provides music education, performance opportunities, group singing, and socialization. It is an intergenerational and multiethnic chorus of men and women who enjoy singing contemporary secular musical arrangements, and sharing them with others who find fun in music. |
| Emphasis: | Contemporary, popular and seasonal music, generally 4-part and almost always accompanied. |
| Size: | 30-50 |
| Concerts/Year: | 2 concerts (Friday, Saturday) at end of each seaso |
| Auditions: | Auditions are not required, however new members are asked to sing a scale along with the piano to help the director determine or confirm placement in the appropriate section (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) |
| Dues: | $40 per season, 3 seasons/year |
| Dress: | Men: Black pants, white tux shirt, black bow tie, black shoes Women: Black skirt, white blouse selected from chorus catalog, black shoes Summer season attire sometimes less formal |
| Rehearsals: | Wednesday, 7:15-9:30 pm, Congregational Church of Campbell, 400 West Campbell Ave, Campbell |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Classical Musicals/Theater Popular Ethnic/Folk Christmas |
Type of Chorus: | Mixed Adult |
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| Rehearse City: | Campbell | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | 35 Filmer Ave, Los Gatos, 95030 |
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| Phone: | 408-356-0101 |
| Email: | president@funtimessingers.org |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | Each performance includes opportunities for small ensembles to present numbers that have been prepared outside of the normal rehearsal times. Ensemble pieces are selected for inclusion in the performance by a small panel of judges. Participation in the ensembles is not guaranteed. |
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| Discography: | We generally do not sell recordings for profit. Price is set to cover cost of materials. Our recordings are used as mementos of the performance and are produced in very small quantity. Recording quality is generally not commercial quality. Fun Times Singers records concerts and makes CDs available to members and families. We comply with copyright laws for mechanical licensing and pay the statutory rate when applicable. |