Chorus Information
San Jose Symphonic Choir
Leroy Kromm, Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Archived
Basic Information
| Description: | This is an amateur, community, recreational, non-profit chorus, open to the general public. |
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| Web Address: | http://www.sanjosesymphonicchoir.org |
| Year Estab: | 1924 |
| Mission: | To enrich our audience; to preserve and promote choral music of the highest quality; to recruit vocal talent and develop musicianship. The San Jose Symphonic Choir provides the choral dimension to San Jose's full compliment of performing arts. |
| Emphasis: | Symphonic choral works with orchestra; classical through modern. |
| Size: | 110 |
| Concerts/Year: | 3 concerts, one You-Sing-It-Messiah |
| Auditions: | Yes, held at the rehearsal hall by appointment in September and January. Auditions require vocalizing, reading, intonation, vocal quality, choral singing. " " |
| Dues: | $150-$175 per year |
| Dress: | Men: black tuxedo; Women: two piece black A-line, sleeveless dress (floor length), with a long sleeved flowing jacket. Pearl 18-inch necklace and button earrings. |
| Rehearsals: | Monday, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1100 Shasta Avenue, San Jose |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Classical Church/Sacred Contemporary Early Music Christmas Messiah |
Type of Chorus: | Mixed Adult Symphony Singalong Holiday |
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| Rehearse City: | San Jose | ||
| Region: | Santa Clara County | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | P.O. Box 28809, San Jose, 95159 |
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| Phone: | (408) 879-9709 |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | No |
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| Discography: | Union does not allow recordings at this time. |
| Bibliography: | Barton, Bruce, Requiem for Lost Children, " Los Altos Town Crier, Fall, 1996. Hertelendy, Paul, "Requiem for Lost Children, " San Jose Mercury News, Fall, 1996. Review on Mozart Festival at Davies Hall--Coronation Mass--San Francisco Chronicle. June, 1997. " |