Chorus Information
 
Schola Cantorum
Gregory Wait, Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
Description: | This is an independent, community, all-volunteer chorus. |
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Web Address: | http://www.scholacantorum.org |
Year Estab: | 1964 |
Mission: | The mission of Schola Cantorum is to celebrate the joy of singing with our community: by performing choral music of all styles, including masterpieces and commissioned works; by educating and inspiring our singers and our audiences; and by encouraging community members of all ages to experience, appreciate and participate in choral music activities. |
Emphasis: | Masterpieces from the choral repertoire, new works by major composers and works from different cultural traditions. |
Size: | 120 |
Concerts/Year: | 6-Apr |
Auditions: | Held twice-yearly, July-August, December-January, usually at Stanford University's Braun Music Center. Auditions include vocalizing, sight reading, prepared piece, music theory questions. |
Dues: | A contribution of $150 per year. Contribution wai |
Dress: | Men: tuxedos; women: standard formal dress |
Rehearsals: | Monday, 7:15 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Los Altos United Methodist Church, Magdalena at Foothill, Los Altos |
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: | Los Altos | ||
Region: | Santa Clara County | ||
Audition Req'd: | Y |
Chorus Contact Information
Mailing Address: | 1605 W. El Camino Real, Suite 200, Mountain View, 94040-2452 |
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Phone: | (650) 254-1700 |
Fax: | (650) 254-1701 |
Email: | info@scholacantorum.org |
Other Information
Related Groups: | No |
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Discography: | First CD to be released Fall 1999. |
Bibliography: | Hertelendy, Paul, Chanticleer, Schola Cantorum take holiday beyond 'Messiah', San Jose Mercury News, December 11, 1998. Tiegs, Carol, "Vocal About Singing, " Los Altos Town Crier, July 1, 1998. Cooper, Jeanne, "Lending Vocal Support to Handel's 'Messiah': Fans Flock to Sing with Schola Cantorum, " San Francisco Chronicle (Peninsula ed.), December 5, 1997. Orr, Elizabeth Mu?±oz, "2 Choral concerts of soaring works in store for Peninsula, " San Jose Mercury News, May 30, 1997. Orr, Elizabeth Mu?±oz, "Fun for all ages aplenty in 'Gypsy' and 'KidsSing', " San Jose Mercury News, August 16, 1996. Miller, Alicia, "From the Shower to the Concert Hall, " Mountain View Voice, August 16, 1996. Orr, Elizabeth Mu?±oz, "In harmony with the Schola--music brings couples together, " San Jose Mercury News Peninsula Living, December 15, 1995. Orr, Elizabeth Mu?±oz, "Bach seriously, it's just for fun, " San Jose Mercury News Peninsula Living, August 11, 1995. Hayde, Monica, "The elegant and the esoteric, " Palo Alto Weekly, February 24, 1995, p. 12. Orr, Elizabeth Mu?±oz, "Meeting of musical minds, " San Jose Mercury News Peninsula Living, October 14, 1994. Orr, Elizabeth Mu?±oz, "A requiem rises from one child's tragedy, " San Jose Mercury News Peninsula Living, May27, 1994, p. 10 Marshall, M., "Schola concert has something for everyone, " Peninsula Times Tribune, March 12, 1991. Lombino, Norman, "Schola Cantorum is a joy to the world, "Peninsula Times Tribune, December 10, 1990. Hertelendy, Paul, "For the love of Verdi, " San Jose Mercury News, July 8, 1990. Lombino, Norman, "Singing from the heart and soul, " Palo Alto Times, April 10, 1990. Hertelendy, Paul, "St. John'sPassion - Bach to basics, " San Jose Mercury News, March12, 1990. " |