Chorus Information

 

Arch Street Irregulars

Helene Whitson

Information last updated: 2009-09-13
Status: Archived

Basic Information

Description: This is an amateur, recreational chorus, available to the general public when there are openings.
Web Address: http://www.choralarchive.org/ArchStIrregulars/
Year Estab: 1970
Mission: To study, enjoy, and occasionally perform a cappella chamber music, both secular and sacred, from medieval times to 20th century, with an emphasis on earlier music.
Emphasis: A cappella music of the Renaissance, including chansons, madrigals, motets, masses, etc., as well as music of the medieval period, 18th and 19th centuries, and occasional 20th century music. We have examined music from Perotin to Poulenc. We sing in English, French, German, Spanish, Latin, Italian.
Size: 8-10
Concerts/Year: 3-Feb
Auditions: Yes. Applicant comes to sing with the group when there are openings.
Dress: Casual clothing, except if more formal attire or costumes required.
Rehearsals: Thursday, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00+ p.m., 1824 Arch Street, Berkeley

Categories

Type of Music: Classical
Church/Sacred
Contemporary
Early Music
Barbershop
Christmas
Type of Chorus: Mixed Adult
Rehearse City: Berkeley
Region: Alameda County West
Audition Req'd: Y

Chorus Contact Information

Mailing Address: 1824 Arch Street, Berkeley, 94709
Phone: (510) 849-4689

Other Information

Related Groups: No
Comments: We are a small group of amateur singers who love to learn early music, especially Renaissance. We have delved into music of the medieval period, a cappella music of the 18th and 19th centuries, such as English part-songs, early American music, music of the Victorian era, and music of the 20th century, such as chamber pieces of Poulenc. We like to study, explore, and perform music which looks interesting. We have studied the music of different countries during the Renaissance, as well as the music of different composers. We are informal, friendly, yet hardworking, and take our rehearsals seriously. We also play recorders and other instruments, and would be delighted to have singers who can play instruments as well. By having instrumentalists and singers, we can vary and enrich our repertoire. Good sight-reading skills are important, as we often read through unfamiliar music. We expect our members to be committed to rehearsals, as well as performance activities. "