Chorus Information
The Musicians of St. Dominic's
Simon Berry, Director, Music and LiturgyDirector
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | This is an amateur, special interest choir, open to the general public. |
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| Web Address: | http://www.stdominics.org/music/ |
| Year Estab: | 1995 |
| Mission: | Provide liturgical music for principal liturgies at St. Dominic's Roman Catholic Church. We also perform several concerts (usually with orchestra) during the year. Performs 3 to 4 concerts with orhcestra a year. Tours and recordings. |
| Emphasis: | Full spectrum of liturgical music--polyphony, Gregorian chant through contemporary. Countertenors compose part of the alto section to provide the color suitable for much of our repertory. |
| Size: | 8 professional; 24 volunteers. (4 voices per part |
| Concerts/Year: | 3 to 4 (some touring) |
| Auditions: | Yes, by appointment. They are held in the Choir Room at St. Dominic's Church anytime during the year. Auditions require the demonstration of vocal production and range; sight-singing; performance of a prepared piece; demonstration of cooperative personality. |
| Dues: | No |
| Dress: | Choir vestments provided by the church. |
| Rehearsals: | Rehearsal information available for members only, , St. Dominic's Church Choir Room, 2390 Bush Street, San Francisco |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Church/Sacred Contemporary Early Music Christmas |
Type of Chorus: | Church |
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| Rehearse City: | San Francisco | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | St. Dominic's Catholic Church, 2390 Bush St, San Francisco, 94115 |
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| Phone: | (415) 567-7824 |
| Fax: | (415) 567-1608 |
| Email: | simon@stdominics.org |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | Choir performs with contract musicians frequently at Mass and in concert. St. Dominic’s has several choirs including a contemporary (folk) choir, a Spanish choir, and a Schola. |
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| Discography: | Times and Seasons: chants and anthems for the year. Fall, 1996. Compact disk. |
| Bibliography: | Isaacs, Clair. Three-part series in The New Fillmore concerning the choir's tour to Italy. |