Chorus Information
Masterworks Chorale of San Mateo
Bryan Baker, Music Director
Information last updated: 2008-07-29
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | This is an auditioned, volunteer community chorus, open to the general public. |
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| Web Address: | http://www.masterworks.org/ |
| Year Estab: | 1964 |
| Mission: | To enrich the quality of life through live performances of the major choral repertoire written for large chorus with orchestra (and soloists). |
| Emphasis: | Works for large chorus with orchestra and soloists--all periods. |
| Size: | 130-150 |
| Concerts/Year: | 3 pairs of concerts in November, March, June; Fest |
| Auditions: | Yes, held at the College of San Mateo in August, November, March, or by individual appointment. Auditions require a prepared solo (artsong or solo taken from the classical repertoire). Sightreading for rhythm, pitch, musicianship. Must pass individual audition. |
| Dues: | $24 per semester (basic fee to register for Master |
| Rehearsals: | Monday, 7:15 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., College of San Mateo, Building 2, Room 141, 1700 West Hillsdale Boulevard, San Mateo |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Classical Church/Sacred Contemporary Early Music |
Type of Chorus: | Mixed Adult Academic |
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| Rehearse City: | San Mateo | ||
| Region: | San Mateo County | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | 1700 West Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, 94402 |
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| Phone: | (650) 574-6210 |
| Fax: | (650) 574-6303 |
| Email: | chorale@masterworks.org |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | None |
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| Discography: | Masterworks Chorale, Galen Marshall, Conductor, with the Brno Concert Orchestra, featuring Bernstein's Chichester Psalms, Walton's Belshazzar's Feast, and the Beethoven Choral Fantasy. Recorded in Prague, Czech Republic in 1994. Compact Disk. |
| Bibliography: | Numerous reviews. Caen, Herb, Days of our years, "San Francisco Chronicle, March 8, 1994, p. C1. Caen, Herb, San Francisco Chronicle, March 3, 1994. Weiss, Suzanne, "Masterworks performs impressive 'Requiem,' San Mateo Times. Bladen,Barbara, "MasterWorks Chorale is bound for Europe, " San Mateo Times, June 22, 1994, p. Bladen, Barbara, "Galen Marshall juggles growing responsibilities," San Mateo Times, June 22, 1994, p. B4 "Masterworks Chorale sets season opener," San Mateo Times, TimeOut, November 8, 1995, p. C5. Weiss, Suzanne, "Masterful concerts by Masterworks Chorale," San Mateo Times, November 15, 1995, p. C4. |
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