Chorus Information
Peninsula Girls Chorus
Catherine Doyle Wesolek, Founder & Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | This is a professional girls chorus, open to girls ages 7-14. There are three levels: 1. Training, which is the apprentice level. Singers ages 6-8 learn basic vocal techniques and ensemble singing, while also learning the rudiments of reading and writing music; 2. Allegra is the intermediate level chorus, and the first performing level. Singers 8-10 focus on vocal production, ensemble singing, and musicianship. Singers learn a variety of songs in unison and simple harmony covering various styles, and perform several times each year; 3. Concerta is an educational and performance oriented group for ages 11-14. Singers study choral literature with increasingly complex harmony, learn to sing in a variety of foreign languages, and perform throughout the Peninsula. |
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| Web Address: | http://www.peninsulagirlschorus.org/ |
| Year Estab: | 1994 |
| Mission: | To provide a quality choral music experience to area youth. Instruction in vocal technique, music theory, ear training, music style and history, and choral performance practices. |
| Emphasis: | A wide variety. Music from the 15th-20th century, music from around the world, classical music, folk songs, popular music, spirituals. |
| Size: | 235 [Training: 16; Allegra: 27; Concerta: 28] |
| Concerts/Year: | 8, depending on the group |
| Auditions: | Yes, by appointment at the Choir office. Auditions are held year round. Auditions require the willingness to be there. |
| Dues: | $675 per season |
| Dress: | Training: black skirt and Pacific Girl's Chorus T-shirt; Allegra and Concerta: Uniform black skirt and white blouse |
| Rehearsals: | Tuesday: Allegra and Concerta, 6:00 p.m to 7:30 p.m., Congregational Church of San Mateo, 225 Tilton Avenue, San Mateo |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Classical Church/Sacred Early Music Popular Jazz Gospel |
Type of Chorus: | Girl's |
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| Rehearse City: | Burlingame | ||
| Region: | San Mateo County | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | 1443 Howard Ave, Burlingame, 94010-4258 |
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| Phone: | (650) 347-6351 |
| Fax: | (650) 342-4874 |
| Email: | office@peninsulagirlschorus.org |
Other Information
| Discography: | Dance and Sing. Winter 1996 concert. Audiocassette. Videocassette. Sing Me To Heaven. Spring 1997 concert. Audiocassette. Videocassette. Cassettes and videos may be purchased through: Total Video Company 432 North Canal Street, #12 South San Francisco, CA 94080 |
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| Bibliography: | Clapp, Allen, Peninsula girls get something to sing about. " Burlingame Boutique and Villager, February 22, 1995, p. 3A. Wykes, S.L., "A teacher of note, " San Jose Mercury News., January 19, 1996. " |