Chorus Information
San Francisco State University Chamber Singers
Joshua Habermann, Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | This is a community, educational chorus, open to the general public through Open University registration. |
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| Web Address: | http://musicdance.sfsu.edu/music/ |
| Year Estab: | 1930 |
| Mission: | To provide choral ensemble experience to San Francisco State University music students and well-qualified members of the community. |
| Emphasis: | We perform primarily a cappella music with special emphasis on the Renaissance and twentieth-century. We also join with the SFSU University Chorus to perform large works with orchestra. |
| Size: | 24-28 |
| Concerts/Year: | 16-Oct |
| Auditions: | Yes, held at San Francisco State University in the Creative Arts Building at the beginning of each semester (late August/early September and late January/early February). Auditions require vocalizing, musicianship (ear) testing, and sightreading. |
| Dues: | No, but some fundraising is expected. |
| Dress: | Men: tuxedos (black tie); Women: black dresses |
| Rehearsals: | Monday, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., SFSU Creative Arts Building, Room 221, 1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Classical Church/Sacred Contemporary Early Music |
Type of Chorus: | Mixed Adult Academic |
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| Rehearse City: | San Francisco | ||
| Region: | San Francisco | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | SF State Univ. Music Dept, 1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, 94132 |
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| Phone: | (415) 338-1431 |
| Fax: | (415) 338-3294 |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | 20th century vocal ensemble; also, quartets and octets are formed for occasional fundraising events. |
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| Comments: | The Chamber Singers (formerly the Concert Choir) is the premier vocal ensemble of the Department of Music. We represent the University at festivals and conventions, and provide the University community with performances of the highest quality. An international tour is planned for the near future." |