Chorus Information

 

Mission City Opera

Russell Norman, Music Director

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

Basic Information

Description: This is a professional-level company, open to the general public by auditions.
Year Estab: 1994
Mission: To further the operatic art and ensure its continuation by influencing young persons; to provide a venue for mature Bay Area singers.
Emphasis: Opera concerts; operetta; school outreach.
Size: 12-20; varies
Concerts/Year: 3 concerts and one opera; 6 performances of each o
Auditions: Yes, held in October-November and April in Palo Alto or Santa Clara. Auditions include a prepared aria, art song in any language; performces are usually in the original language.
Dues: No
Dress: Gowns and tuxedos
Rehearsals: Flexible; varies (opera), Usually evenings and weekends, , , Palo Alto

Categories

Type of Music: Opera
Musicals/Theater
Christmas
Type of Chorus: Opera/Theater
Singalong
Holiday
Rehearse City: Palo Alto; Santa Clara
Region: Santa Clara County
Audition Req'd: Y

Chorus Contact Information

Mailing Address: 2278 Calabazas Blvd, Suite 100, Santa Clara, 95051
Phone: (408) 249-2728
Fax: (408) 247-7090

Other Information

Related Groups: Possibility for daytime school outreach performance.
Discography: Classic Christmas, by Sharon Kaye. Contact Star Classics and Tower Records, or Sharon Kaye. Meditations, by Sharon Kaye. Contact Star Classics and Tower Records, or Sharon Kaye.
Bibliography: San Jose Mercury News; Santa Clara Vision; Internet.
Comments: There is a vocal training studio as an adjunct to the Mission City Opera. Individual performers/ensembles are available for corporate and private parties, clubs, meetings, etc."