Chorus Information
Vocal Jazz
Richard Kalman, Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | This is a community, recreational, special interest chorus, open to the general public. |
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| Year Estab: | 1997 |
| Mission: | To introduce people to solo and choral jazz singing and jazz repertoire. To assist people in developing singing skills and interpretative/performing skills. To empower people to enrich their lives through a shared musical experience. To enhance appreciation for jazz as a classical American art form. |
| Emphasis: | Jazz, all kinds. |
| Size: | 10-25 |
| Concerts/Year: | 3 to 4, maybe more |
| Auditions: | No |
| Dues: | $50 for 10 weeks. |
| Dress: | Informal to dress-up. |
| Rehearsals: | Tuesday (Albany), 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Albany High School, 655 Key Route Boulevard, Albany |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Jazz |
Type of Chorus: | Academic |
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| Rehearse City: | Albany; Piedmont | ||
| Region: | Alameda County West | ||
| Audition Req'd: | N | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | Melodious Moments Music, P.O. Box 2161, Berkeley, 94702 |
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| Phone: | (510) 524-6797 |
| Fax: | 510) 524-6979 (call first) |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | An intermediate class has now started which offers singers an opportunity to hone their craft. |
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| Discography: | Differs from class to class. |
| Bibliography: | The Vocal Real Book and the New Vocal Real Book. |
| Comments: | The instructor has a BA in Jazz Studies and is one of the original members of the Oakland Jazz Choir. He has performed at clubs all over the Bay Area and has toured with the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir. |