Chorus Information
Monterey Symphony Chorus
Leroy G. Kromm, Chorus Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | This is an amateur, community, recreational chorus, open to the general public. |
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| Web Address: | http://www.montereysymphony.org/chorus.htm |
| Year Estab: | 1991 |
| Mission: | To perform choral works with the Monterey County Symphony Orchestra plus additional programs with piano or small instrumental ensembles. |
| Size: | 45-60 |
| Concerts/Year: | 4-Mar |
| Auditions: | Yes, held at the Church of the Wayfarer, Carmel at various times of the year. Those auditioning are required to sing a prepared solo. |
| Dues: | No |
| Dress: | Robes |
| Rehearsals: | Monday, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Church of the Wayfarer, Lincoln and Seventh, Carmel |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Classical Church/Sacred Contemporary Early Music |
Type of Chorus: | Mixed Adult Symphony |
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| Rehearse City: | Carmel | ||
| Region: | Monterey County | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | P.O. Box 3965, Carmel, 93921-3965 |
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| Phone: | (408) 624-8511 |
| Fax: | (408) 624-3837 |
| Email: | info@montereysymphony.org |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | No |
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| Discography: | None |
| Bibliography: | Carmel Pine Cone, Carmel |
| History: | The Monterey Symphony Chorus was founded in 1990 by then music director Clark Suttle and led by chorus director Ken Ahrens. It has reached new heights of excellence under the direction of Leroy Kromm, its second chorus director. Mr. Kromm was appointed to this position in 2000 by then music director Kate Tamarkin. In the summer of 2005, Mr. Kromm took the Symphony Chorus on tour to Scandinavia and St. Petersburg to great acclaim. He has successfully prepared annual Christmas programs and subscription performances featuring the Symphony chorus. Most recently, they include Brahms' German Requiem in May 2007, Orff's Carmina burana in May 2006, Bruckner's Te Deum in May 2005, and Beethoven's Ninth Symphony in May 2004. According to the members of this all-volunteer Chorus, Leroy Kromm's rehearsals are a joy and an inspiration. Many of the chorus members have said working with him is like having one's own vocal coach! Mr. Kromm is a professional bass baritone in demand by such organizations as San Francisco's Philharmonia Baroque and numerous others. He is a vocal professor at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. The Monterey Symphony Chorus sang Handel's Dixit dominus and Pergolesi's Magnificat at the Symphony Christmas programs in December 2006. The Symphony Chorus will sing Handel's Messiah under the baton of guest conductor Christoph Campestrini in December 2007 and repeat the Christmas portion at special concerts later in December. In addition, the Symphony Chorus has enthusiastically made themselves available for various outreach programs including June 2006's appearance at the first-ever performance by the Symphony at the Soledad Mission. Through the tireless efforts of volunteer Chorus manager Eleanor Avila, the Symphony Chorus is well taken care of, attended to, and allowed to do its best. We appreciate the work of so many toward this admirable institution. The Chorus is open to all members of the community by audition and meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church on Jack's Peak in Carmel on Tuesday evenings. Please contact Joan De Visser, director of operations for specific information. |