Chorus Information
The Blackhawk Chorus
Diane Gilfether, Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | This is a non-profit, self-sustaining community chorus of about 120 singers, open to the public, with members drawn largely from the Blackhawk, Danville, Alamo, San Ramon-Tri-Valley areas. |
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| Web Address: | http://blackhawkchorus.com/ |
| Year Estab: | 1991 |
| Mission: | To enjoy the enormous benefits and camaraderie of choral singing and performing. |
| Emphasis: | We mix all manner of styles and periods, including classical, Broadway, spirituals, modern American music, etc. No particular emphasis. |
| Size: | 118-120 |
| Concerts/Year: | 10 (5 or 6 per season) |
| Auditions: | Yes, held at the beginning of each season--September and January. Call the conductor for more information. Audition criteria are at the discretion of the conductor. |
| Dues: | $25-50 per year. |
| Dress: | Women: full-length black skirts, white blouses; men: black tuxedos, white shirts, black bow ties. |
| Rehearsals: | Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., To be determined, , |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Classical Church/Sacred Contemporary Early Music Musicals/Theater Popular |
Type of Chorus: | Mixed Adult Holiday |
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| Rehearse City: | Danville | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | c/o Lesley Sweeney, 231 San Rey Place, Danville, 94506 |
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| Phone: | (925) 736-1520 |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | The Blackhawk Chorus Ensemble |
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| Discography: | We have professionally recorded several performances on tape and compact disk for our own membership. None have been publicly distributed. |