Chorus Information
San Francisco Lyric Chorus
Robert Gurney, Music Director
Information last updated: 2008-10-02
Status:
Archived
Basic Information
| Asst Conductor : | Robert Train Adams, Assistant Conductor/Accompanist |
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| Description: | This is volunteer, auditioned chorus, open to the general public. |
| Web Address: | http://www.sflc.org |
| Year Estab: | 1995 |
| Mission: | The San Francisco Lyric Chorus is a diverse auditioned chorus comprised of skilled, committed singers who are dedicated to excellence and expressiveness in the study and performance of a wide variety of choral works of all periods. These works, both a cappella and accompanied, are studied in a supportive, friendly environment. |
| Emphasis: | Choral music of all periods. |
| Size: | 40 |
| Concerts/Year: | 3 |
| Auditions: | Auditions include demonstrations of the above, and are scheduled by appointment with Music Director Robert Gurney. Call (415) 775-5111 or e-mail rgurney@sflc.org for further information. |
| Dues: | $100 per trimester; $300 per year. |
| Dress: | Men: tuxedo or black suit, white shirt, bow tie, black shoes and socks; Women: black, long sleeve blouses, floor length black skirt preferred or dressy black slacks; black socks or hose; black, closed toe shoes. |
| Rehearsals: | Monday, 7:15 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 1668 Bush Street (Bush and Gough), San Francisco |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Classical Church/Sacred Contemporary Early Music Ethnic/Folk |
Type of Chorus: | Mixed Adult |
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| Rehearse City: | San Francisco | ||
| Region: | San Francisco | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | 950 Franklin Street #49, San Francisco, 94109 |
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| Phone: | (415) 721-4077 |
| Email: | info@sflc.org |
Additional Contacts
| Contact 2: | Helene Whitson, President 510-849-4689 hwhitson@choralarchive.org |
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| Contact 3: | Robert Gurney, Music Director 415-775-5111 rgurney@sflc.org |
Other Information
| Discography: | Concert recordings available for every concert, produced for limited sale, mostly to chorus members. Contact Bill Whitson, bwhitson@sflc.org, if you would like a copy of any particular concert recording. |
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| Bibliography: | Dimmock, Jonathan, Choral review: A loving chorus, a transport, " San Francisco Classical Voice, August 22, 1999. (Web review: http://www.sfcv.org) |