Chorus Information
 
Piedmont Children's Choirs
Robert Geary, Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Archived
Basic Information
Asst Conductor : | Joseph Piazza, Artistic Director |
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Description: | This is an East Bay, community, children's chorus, open to the general public by audition with members from 18 different cities and over 80 different schools. |
Web Address: | http://www.piedmontchoirs.org/ |
Year Estab: | 1982 |
Mission: | Quality music education and performance opportunities for children ages 7-15 and high school-aged youth. |
Emphasis: | 16th-20th century classical, contemporary classical, modern American, folk songs, etc. |
Size: | Over 300 |
Concerts/Year: | 6 self-produced concerts per year; 1-4 collaborati |
Auditions: | Yes, held in Piedmont in September and January. The audition includes simple vocal and rhythmic drills and any song of choice in order to determine aptitude and placement. |
Dues: | $340 per semester |
Dress: | All groups have choir uniforms. |
Rehearsals: | Weekday afternoons (day(s) determined by level), 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Locations all in Piedmont, near office, e.g, Piedmont Community Church, Piedmont High School, Piedmont |
Categories
Type of Music: | Classical Church/Sacred Contemporary Early Music Musicals/Theater Popular |
Type of Chorus: | Children's |
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Rehearse City: | Piedmont | ||
Region: | Alameda County West | ||
Audition Req'd: | Y |
Chorus Contact Information
Mailing Address: | 401-A Highland Avenue, Piedmont, 94611 |
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Phone: | (510) 547-4441 |
Fax: | 510-547-7449 |
Email: | notes@piedmontchoirs.org |
Other Information
Related Groups: | 1. High School aged group - ECCO--rehearses Tuesday 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; 2. Ancora; high school treble chorus focused on new music |
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Discography: | Sing All Ye Joyful (Performing Ensemble). Compact Disk. 1994. Another CD is in progress. |