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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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Phone: | (650) 513-5522 |
Email: | groups@peninsulamusicalarts.org |
Other Information
Related Groups: | No |
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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." |