Chorus Information
Livermore Valley Opera Chorus
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | This is an amateur, community, special interest chorus, open to the general public. We welcome new members. |
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| Web Address: | http://www.livermorevalleyopera.com/ |
| Year Estab: | 1992 |
| Mission: | Livermore Valley Opera brings fully-staged opera and operetta to the Tri-Valley area. Most operas are performed in English. The chorus is an integral part of the opera production. |
| Emphasis: | Fully-staged opera and operetta performance. |
| Size: | Varies by opera |
| Concerts/Year: | 2 full operas: 4 performances each |
| Auditions: | Informal auditions for new chorus members are held at the first rehearsal for each performance. For Fall performances, the first rehearsal usually is held soon after Labor Day. For March performances, the first rehearsal usually follows the New Year's holiday. Auditions for chorus roles are informal. You do not need to have a prepared piece of music. The director may want to hear scales or a simple song. Some solos may be available for chorus members. |
| Dues: | No |
| Dress: | Costume (provided by costume designer.) |
| Rehearsals: | Varies by opera, usually either Monday or Tuesday--once per week, some weekends. More frequent rehearsals prior to performance. , 7:30 p.m. to 10:00, Croce Elementary School, 5650 Scenic Avenue, Livermore |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Opera Operetta Musicals/Theater |
Type of Chorus: | Opera/Theater |
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| Rehearse City: | Livermore | ||
| Region: | Alameda County East | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | P.O. Box 1002, Livermore, 94551-1002 |
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| Phone: | (925) 417-5070 |
| Email: | message@LivermoreValleyOpera.org |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | Varies with opera. Some operas may have opportunities for smaller groups and small solo parts. |
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| Bibliography: | Operas are regularly reviewed by localpress: Valley Times, Tri-Valley Herald, Contra Costa Times, Tracy Press, Independent. |
| Comments: | As you can see, we are not a traditional standing chorus. Although many people sing with our chorus in performance after performance, many others come and go for specific operas. Singing with the Livermore Valley Opera chorus is a good opportunity to work with different conductors and up and coming soloists. Our principles have come from all over the greater Bay Area, and as far away as Los Angeles. Chorus members, although mostly from the Tri-Valley Area, have also come to us from further afield (including Los Gatos, Martinez, Berkeley and Richmond.)" |