Chorus Information
Santa Rosa Symphonic Chorus
Daniel Earl, Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | This chorus, open to the general public, is working towards becoming semi-professional. Music is often very difficult and demanding--intention is to keep masterworks " alive by "live " performance. Member must register for class at Junior College--fees vary. Can audit or take without credit. (Insurance is provided through the College.) " |
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| Web Address: | http://www.santarosa.edu/catalog/ |
| Year Estab: | 1934 |
| Mission: | To provide instruction in choral singing to qualified community members; to give public performances of choral masterworks; to promote and support public performance of all art forms. |
| Emphasis: | Performance of "masterworks "--defined as works by renowned composers--short or long--a cappella or orchestrally accompanied--presented as close as possible to original production. Also "classical " new music by progressive composers. |
| Size: | 50-65 |
| Concerts/Year: | Fall concert: 3 locations; Spring Concert: 3 loca |
| Auditions: | Yes, held in Room 105, Forsyth Hall, Santa Rosa Junior College, during the Fall school season or by special arrangement at any time. No preparation is required; some sight reading, scales, and vocalizing; previous choral experience evaluated. |
| Dues: | Fees vary, depending if the singer is registered f |
| Dress: | Women: white/black top, black long skirts--NO PANTS, black hosiery and black shoes; Men: black tuxedos, suit, jacket or blazer; white shirt; black bowtie; black socks; black shoes; black pants. |
| Rehearsals: | Monday, 7:00 p.m. to10:00 p.m., Santa Rosa Junior College, Room 105, Forsyth Hall, 1051 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Classical Church/Sacred Contemporary Early Music Opera Musicals/Theater Christmas |
Type of Chorus: | Mixed Adult Academic Singalong |
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| Rehearse City: | Santa Rosa | ||
| Region: | Sonoma/Mendocino County | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | Santa Rosa Junior College, 1501 North Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, 95401 |
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Other Information
| Related Groups: | Small ensemble (select small group for concerts, fundraising, promotion) |
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| Discography: | None. Copyright laws prohibit sale of recordings outside class members. For educational purposes only. Videos/audios are kept in the Archives and are available to students. |
| Bibliography: | Peterson, Diane, Elliott and chorus aim for high note, " The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, May 5, 1996, p. 10. " |