Chorus Information

 

Girls of Yesteryear

Maurine Cowell, Director

Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status: Current

Basic Information

Description: We operate as semi-professional group, not open to the general public, but list the group as amateur, which keeps us out of higher donations, gives more shows for the girls, and keeps a small group happier. We do many things to keep us fresh. It is a private group, and we have fun.
Year Estab: 1965
Mission: A hobby for retired people. The singer must learn to listen and do the songs required in the repertoire. Any singer in the group has three spots. The group goes into many hospitals, convalescent groups, club groups, or theatre. They have been recognized as the only group of this kind.
Emphasis: Tuneful pieces from our youth and our grandmother's youth. The group stages a 1/2 hour show. Both satin and lace emphasizes the music and Victorian period.
Size: 35-40
Concerts/Year: 25 or more. They never can tell. Calls are taken
Auditions: Auditions are held at the director's home, 5190 Crane Avenue, Castro Valley at any time. Call (510) 538-3118 for an appointment. Auditions require the singing of a scale and perhaps a song.
Dues: No
Dress: They are using Victorian costumes as needed.
Rehearsals: Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30/1:00 p.m., depending on shows., The group is notified, usually Trinity Lutheran Church., Corner on Center Street, Alameda

Categories

Type of Music: Musicals/Theater
Popular
Type of Chorus: Women's
Seniors
Healing
Rehearse City: Alameda
Region: Alameda County West
Audition Req'd: Y

Chorus Contact Information

Mailing Address: 5190 Crane Ave, Castro Valley, 94546
Phone: (510) 538-3118

Other Information

Discography: The only recording they have done was for broadcast at the library.
Bibliography: Many articles.
Comments: The group is looking for additional women to train, and a new accompanist. As people retire, there will be openings. One lady said, Where in the world could you ever find anything like this? " Another told Director Cowell the happiest times in her life wer marrying into her husband's family and finding Girls of Yesteryear. ""