Chorus Information

 

Heart & Soul

Paul Hurst, Director

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

Basic Information

Description: This is an amateur chorus, open to the general public.
Heart & Soul is an mixed voice chorale of approximately 25 singers. The repertoire ranges from Baroque to contemporary, including spiritual, Broadway and Big Band. The group sings at corporate and civic events throughout the Bay area. Heart & Soul was honored to sing for the Holiday Candlelight Tour in the East Room of the White House and at dedication ceremonies for the Foster City Library and the Senior Center. Because of the loss of its founding director and other close associates to cancer, Heart & Soul performs annually on a pro-bono basis for the Mission Hospice of San Mateo County in support of its work with cancer victims. The group is available for entertainment at corporate, service club or private functions, with a program customized to the occasion.

The name Heart & Soul expresses the the feeling that we, as amateur singers, sing with both our hearts and our souls. And because we do, we are committed to offering our best musically. The name reflects something tangible (our hearts) and something intangible (our souls). The reasons and benefits we enjoy singing are often internal and difficult to describe but the results of our efforts are real to ourselves and our audience.

While Heart & Soul is based in Foster City, the volunteer singers represent communities throughout the San Francisco Peninsula and the East Bay. Participation is by audition. Rehearsals are Monday evenings, 7:00-9:30 pm in the auditorium of Audubon Elementary School, 841 Gull Avenue, Foster City.

While the group performs throughout the year, rehearsal seasons are January through early May and September through early December. Registration is at the beginning of each season but the singers are expected to join for the year. Each season culminates in a public concert. The spring season features secular pieces and the fall season emphasizes holiday pieces for Christmas and Hannukah. Heart & Soul is cosponsored by the Foster City Parks and Recreation Department and the non profit Peninsula Musical Arts Association. Its financial support comes from participation fees from the singers, concert ticket sales and proceeds from corporate and private performances.
Web Address: http://www.peninsulamusicalarts.org/HS/index.html
Year Estab: 1994
Mission: To provide talented singers with an opportunity to sing music other than major classical works and preserve original American music for future generations.
Emphasis: Jazz; standards from 1930's and 1940's; Broadway; contemporary popular music (Cole Porter, Hoagy Carmichael, etc.) a cappella; show tunes; light classical.
Size: 25
Concerts/Year: Spring and Fall seasons and concerts (usually with
Auditions: Yes, held all year. To be arranged as needed. Auditions require singing a simple tune a cappella; singing major/minor scales; melodic memory; rhythmic memory; sight-reading
Dues: $15 per month
Dress: Women: black gown; Men: black pants, vest, bow tie
Rehearsals: Monday, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Foster City Elementary School, Edgewater and Beach Park Boulevards, Foster City

Categories

Type of Music: Classical
Contemporary
Musicals/Theater
Popular
Jazz
 Type of Chorus: Mixed Adult
Rehearse City: Foster City
Region: San Mateo County
Audition Req'd: Y

Chorus Contact Information

Mailing Address: Peninsula Musical Arts Association, 969-G Edgewater Blvd PMB 155, Foster City, 94404
Phone: (650) 513-5522
Email: groups@peninsulamusicalarts.org

Other Information

Related Groups: No
Bibliography: Noll, Kimberlee, Chorale starting at the top of the scale, " Foster City Progress, November 29, 1995, p. 1. Noll, Kimberlee, "Chorale tries for White House holiday party, " Millbrae-San Bruno Sun, November 28, 1995, p. 10A. "
Comments: The group was previously known as the Foster City Chorale and changed its name to Heart and Soul in June, 1997."