Chorus Information
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Traditional Sea Chantey Program
Peter Kasin, Director
Information last updated: 2008-07-05
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | This is an amateur, community, recreational, special interest singing opportunity, open to the general public. This is not usually a performing group. |
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| Web Address: | http://www.nps.gov/safr/historyculture/chantey-sing.htm |
| Year Estab: | 1981 |
| Mission: | To share folklore, sea chanteys, sailor songs, and other traditional music of the sea. |
| Emphasis: | Traditional music of the sea. |
| Size: | Varies: 50-150 |
| Concerts/Year: | 12 |
| Auditions: | No |
| Dues: | no |
| Dress: | Warm clothes; bring a cushion |
| Rehearsals: | Last Saturday of each month, 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Aboard Balclutha or C.A. Thayer, Hyde Street Pier, Hyde and Jefferson, San Francisco |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Ethnic/Folk |
Type of Chorus: | Ethnic Singalong |
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| Region: | San Francisco | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | San Francisco Maritime Natl Hist. Park , Fort Mason, Building E, San Francisco, 94123 |
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| Phone: | (415) 556-1871 |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | No |
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| Discography: | Tape, 1995 |
| Comments: | We don't rehearse or perform, per se. We are a motley collection of ordinary folks who love to sing old sea songs together on an old ship. Musical experience is not required, nor is talent--just enthusiasm." |