Chorus Information
San Francisco State University Chorus
David Xiques, Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | This is a community, educational chorus, with enrollment 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 students and well-qualified members of the community. |
| Emphasis: | Our repertoire ranges from a cappella motets to major works with orchestra. |
| Size: | 70 |
| Concerts/Year: | 6-Apr |
| Auditions: | Yes, held in San Francisco State's Creative Arts Building at the beginning of each semester (late August/early September and late January/early February.) Auditions require simple vocalizing and musicianship (ear) testing. |
| Dues: | No |
| Dress: | Men: black pants, white shirt, ties; Women: black skirt, white blouse |
| Rehearsals: | Tuesday, 11: 10 a.m. to 12:25 p.m., SFSU Creative Arts Building, Room 221, 1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Classical Church/Sacred Contemporary Early Music Christmas |
Type of Chorus: | Mixed Adult Academic Singalong Holiday |
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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 |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | Quartets and octets are formed for occasional fundraising events. |
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| Bibliography: | Musical tribute praised, " San Francisco State College Golden Gater, November 27, 1963, p. 1. (Public performance of Verdi Requiem on death of John Kennedy. It was televised on KRON-TV.) "'Mass' dedicated to President Kennedy, " San Francisco State College Golden Gater, November 27, 1963, p. 1. Carter, Tom, "Choir lauded for recent LP, " San Francisco State College Golden Gater, December 4, 1963, p. 3. (San Francisco State A Cappella Choir LP) Reviewed by Richard Pontzious , San Francisco Examiner, May 1987. " |
| Comments: | The University Chorus (formerly the Choral Union) has a long tradition of providing the University community with performances of sacred choral masterworks. We have recently expanded our repertoire to include a cappella and secular music. Our December Holiday Concert has become an audience favorite. |