Chorus Information
University of California, Berkeley. UC Women's Cho
Mark Sumner, Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Archived
Basic Information
| Description: | {This is an amateur, recreational chorus, open only to Berkeley students.] The Women's Chorale is a performance group composed of the women of CAL who love to sing for FUN! We welcome all the ladies of CAL to sing with us. Auditions are held at the beginning of every semester. Our repertoire stems from various styles of music, from classical selections to modern styles. |
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| Web Address: | http://ucchoral.berkeley.edu/ucchoral/wchorale/ |
| Year Estab: | 1885 |
| Mission: | To enhance the musical skills and provide a variety of performance opportunities for students campuswide. |
| Emphasis: | A large range of styles with unlimited programming possibilities. |
| Size: | 100 (35 men, 65 women) |
| Concerts/Year: | 5 |
| Auditions: | Yes, held at 51 Caesar Chavez Center during the first few weeks of each semester. Auditions require scales, sightreadings, performing a prepared piece. |
| Dues: | $20 per year |
| Dress: | Black |
| Rehearsals: | Monday; Wednesday, 4:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., 51 Caesar Chavez Center, , Berkeley |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Classical Church/Sacred Contemporary Early Music |
Type of Chorus: | Women's Academic |
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| Rehearse City: | Berkeley | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | University of California Choral Ensembles, 72 Caesar Chavez Center, Berkeley, 94720 |
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| Phone: | (510) 642-3880 |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | UC Madrigal Singers |
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| Discography: | No |
| Bibliography: | No |
| History: | The UC Women's Chorale draws its repertoire from the wealth of choral music for female voices from all historical periods. The chorale is open to both undergraduate and graduate students and tours annually as well as performs at a variety of University and community events. This past year, the chorale performed at the Oakland Arena for a Warrior's basketball game and joined forces with other UCCE groups for several concerts on and around campus. The Women's Chorale is also the resident choir of Cal Performances/Mark Morris Dance Group's The Hard Nut - the Nutcracker with a twist. 12/04 |