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. |
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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 |
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Rehearse City: | Berkeley | ||
Region: | Alameda County West | ||
Audition Req'd: | Y |
Chorus Contact Information
Mailing Address: | 1824 Arch Street, Berkeley, 94709 |
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Phone: | (510) 849-4689 |
Other Information
Related Groups: | No |
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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. " |