Chorus Information
The Santa Cruz Chorale
Christian Grube, Conductor & Artistic Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Archived
Basic Information
| Description: | A non-profit organization with a Board of Directors, a Music Director and Conductor, and an accompanist, the Santa Cruz Chorale is composed of 40 singers who live throughout the greater Santa Cruz area and include people of diverse ages, interests, and backgrounds. Although several singers are professional musicians and some direct musical groups of their own, all volunteer their time. |
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| Web Address: | http://www.santacruzchorale.org |
| Year Estab: | 1983 |
| Mission: | The Chorale's goals are to perform a diverse choral repertoire to the highest possible standard, to make its music accessible to the broadest possible audience, and to enable member-singers to experience the delight and artistic growth inherent in such an experience. |
| Emphasis: | The Chorale performs classical music from the 15th century through music of our time. |
| Size: | 42 |
| Concerts/Year: | Three in the season series with various extra proj |
| Auditions: | Audition at rehearsal site in September and January. Auditions inlcude singing a prepared piece as well as reading skills. Willingness to improve musical skills. |
| Dues: | $50 per concert set with three sets per year. |
| Dress: | Men: tuxedo; Women: ankle length black dresses |
| Rehearsals: | Monday, September - June, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Classical Church/Sacred Contemporary Early Music Christmas Messiah |
Type of Chorus: | Mixed Adult Singalong Holiday |
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| Rehearse City: | Santa Cruz | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | Box 272, Santa Cruz, 95061 |
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| Phone: | (831) 427-8023 |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | Not at present |
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| Discography: | Love and Joy Come to You: The Santa Cruz Chorale Carols at the Mission (Collection of 22 Christmas carols). Compact disk. November, 1998. Claudio Monteverdi: Vespers for the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. Compact disk. (Expected release: April, 1999) |
| Comments: | Summer 1999 Tour of Italy and Croatia: The Chorale will perform Monteverdi's Vespers in the settings for which the music was composed. The Chorale's season is supported by grants from the California Arts Council, the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County, and the Santa Cruz City Arts Commission. The conductor can be reached as follows: Paul Vorwerk Music School California Institute of the arts Valencia, CA 91355 (805) 253-7856 " |