Chorus Information
St. Mark's Choir Association
George Anton Emblom, Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | This is a selective volunteer chorus, open to the general public by audition. |
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| Year Estab: | 1940 |
| Mission: | To provide musical leadership for the liturgies of St. Mark's. This includes the performance of 2 major choral works a year, a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, and other special services. |
| Emphasis: | A cappella repertoire, early English, 20th century American, English choral repertoire, Renaissance. |
| Size: | 50 |
| Concerts/Year: | 40 (these include Sunday liturgies, September-June |
| Auditions: | Yes, held throughout the year at St. Mark's, with emphasis on late August, early September, and January. Auditions include sight-reading, prepared pieces, and pitch memory. |
| Dues: | No |
| Dress: | The choir wears vestments provided by the church. |
| Rehearsals: | Wednesday (excluding summer months), 7:30 p.m. to 10:00p.m., St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2300 Bancroft Way at Ellsworth, Berkeley |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Classical Church/Sacred Contemporary Early Music Christmas |
Type of Chorus: | Church |
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| Rehearse City: | Berkeley | ||
| Region: | Alameda County West | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2300 Bancroft Way at Ellsworth, Berkeley, 94704 |
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| Phone: | (510) 845-0888 |
Other Information
| Discography: | Valediction. Audiocassette. The group hopes to put out a CD within the next 3-5 years. |
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| Comments: | We als have a "Second-Sunday " organ recital series on the second Sunday of each month (excluding July-August)." |