Chorus Information
Brand New Sound, Inc.
Jean Brown, Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | This is an amateur, community, recreational, special interest and character-building children's chorus, open to children between the ages of 4-16. It aids young people in building self-esteem. |
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| Year Estab: | 1978 |
| Mission: | Quality vocal music, introduction to all types of music, making new friends, community responsibility, youth advocacy, theater, dance, vocal and stage training. |
| Emphasis: | We do many kinds of music, from the classic to modern, from show tunes to ethnic selections, from original compositions to interpretive music. |
| Size: | 50 |
| Concerts/Year: | 10-15 (5-6 in December; 5-6 in May and June) |
| Auditions: | Public auditions are offered, public audiences are frequent, community celebrations frequently ask us to perform. Auditions are held in late August/early January. Come with music (in your own key) to any number you know well. Sing, follow a rhythm pattern, parent interview. |
| Dues: | $40 per month |
| Dress: | Uniforms rented to all members |
| Rehearsals: | Monday, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Hillcrest Church, Kahs and Gregory, Pleasant Hill |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Classical Church/Sacred Contemporary Early Music Musicals/Theater Ethnic/Folk Christmas |
Type of Chorus: | Children's Singalong Holiday |
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| Rehearse City: | Pleasant Hill; Benicia | ||
| Region: | Contra Costa County East | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | P.O. Box 5602, Concord, 94524 |
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| Phone: | (925) 941-4841 |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | Concord Performing Choir (8-14 year olds); Concord Training Choir (4-7 year olds); Benicia Performing Choir (8-14 year olds); Benicia Training Choir (4-7 year olds); Touring Choir (seasonal) |
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| Discography: | Our Gift of Song. Phonorecord. 10 Years With Brand New Sound. Audio cassette. Brand New Sound--On Stage. Videocassette. Annual videocassette of current shows. |
| Bibliography: | Diablo Country Magazine. 1981. Frequent news releases, Contra Costa Times. Frequent news releases, Concord Transcript Frequent news releases, Solano Times Frequent news releases, Vallejo Times Herald Frequent news releases, Benicia Herald Frequent news releases, Martinez News Gazette |
| Comments: | Brand New Sound performed 12 years in Biennial Concerts at The Willows Theater in Concord. The past year, they have been performing at Del Valle Theater in Walnut Creek. In 1995, they were the Headline Entertainment for Concord Pavilion's Earth Day Festival. In December, 1998, they were featured performers at Holiday Lights Fest at The Concofrd Pavilion. " |