Chorus Information

Kitka: Women's Vocal Ensemble

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

Basic Information

Description:	This is a professional, special interest women's chorus, open to the general public by audition.
Web Address:	http://www.kitka.org
Year Estab:	1979
Mission:	To present professional quality performances of Eastern European Women's vocal music, and to develop audiences for vocal music as an art form.
Emphasis:	Traditional and contemporary Eastern European women's vocal music.
Size:	7-12
Concerts/Year:	40
Auditions:	Yes, held periodically to fill open positions. Auditions include a demonstration of various voice qualities and techniques, vocal range. Learn a part to two or three Eastern European songs and sing these songs as part of a duet or trio to check for blend. Sing one or two songs from any tradition that demonstrates vocal skill.
Dues:	No
Dress:	Costumes are worn, modern, traditional, and ethnic-inspired.
Rehearsals:	Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., First Congregational Church, 2501 Harrison Street, Oakland

Categories

Type of Music:	Contemporary Ethnic/Folk	Type of Chorus:	Women's Ethnic
Rehearse City:	Oakland
Region:	Alameda County West
Audition Req'd:	Y

Chorus Contact Information

Mailing Address:	1201 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland, 94612
Phone:	(510) 444-0323
Fax:	510-444-1013
Email:	staff@kitka.org

Other Information

Related Groups:	No. Performances include music sung by quartets, trios, duets, and soloists.
Discography:	Kitka. Audio cassette. 1989. Voices on the Eastern wind. Compact disc and audio cassette. 1992. Sacred voices, sacred sounds. Audio cassette. 1995. Nectar. Compact disc and audio cassette. 1999. All recordings are available through the Kitka office. Call (510) 444-0323. Visa and Mastercard accepted.
Bibliography:	This information is available upon request. Press packet available on request.