Chorus Information
Old First Choir
Jay A. Pierson, Director of Music
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Asst Conductor : | Charles Rus, Organist |
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| Description: | This is an amateur, special interest chorus, open to the general public. Since it is a church choir, the appeal is restricted. The chorus has paid solo singers. |
| Web Address: | http://www.oldfirst.org/music.htm |
| Year Estab: | 1800 |
| Mission: | To sing Sunday morning services. We also do concerts. |
| Emphasis: | 17th, 18th, and 19th century classics, and some 20th century. |
| Size: | Approximately 25 |
| Concerts/Year: | 4 or 5 |
| Auditions: | Yes. Auditions are held at the church at the convenience of the Director and the applicant. Auditions include a testing of reading ability and vocal range, as well as voice quality. |
| Dues: | No |
| Dress: | Robes |
| Rehearsals: | Thursday, 7:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., Olf First Church, Presbyterian, 1751 Sacramento, San Francisco |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Church/Sacred Contemporary Early Music |
Type of Chorus: | Church |
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| Rehearse City: | San Francisco | ||
| Region: | San Francisco | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | Old First Presbyterian Church, 1751 Sacramento St., San Francisco, 94109 |
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| Phone: | (415) 776-5552 |
| Fax: | 415-776-2809 |
| Email: | info@oldfirst.org |
Other Information
| Discography: | Detours |
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| Bibliography: | Voices Raised For Others, " by William Poole in the This World section of the San Francisco Chronicle for Sunday, January 3, 1988, pp. 7-8 " |
| Comments: | The Condcutor has a symphony orchestra of about 40 pieces--The Old First Orchestra--that is used as a support group for the choir and concerts, and for certain high holy days." |