Chorus Information
Cal Jazz Choir
Bill Ganz, Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | This is an amateur, special interest chorus open only to University of California, Berkeley students. |
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| Web Address: | http://ucchoral.berkeley.edu/ucchoral/jazz/ |
| Year Estab: | 1975 |
| Mission: | Small group exploring history and performance ( "the colorings ") of vocal jazz. |
| Emphasis: | Traditional and contemporary vocal jazz, mainly a cappella, but also accompanied by a rhythm section. |
| Size: | 8 to 12 |
| Concerts/Year: | 8 to 10 |
| Auditions: | Yes, held at 51 Cesar Chavez Center at the end of the spring Semester. Candidates sing one prepared piece, some sight-singing, intervals, and rhythm testing. |
| Dues: | $20 per year |
| Dress: | Ranging from casual to semiformal |
| Rehearsals: | Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., 51 Cesar Chavez Center, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Jazz |
Type of Chorus: | Jazz Academic |
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| Rehearse City: | Berkeley | ||
| Region: | Alameda County West | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | University of California Choral Ensembles, 72 Cesar Chavez Center, #4280, Berkeley, 94720-4280 |
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| Phone: | 510- 642-3880 |
| Fax: | 510-643-9463 |
| Email: | cjc-music@ucchoral.berkeley.edu |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | University of California Men’s Octet; California Golden Overtones; U.C. Alumni Chorus; U.C. Men’s and Women’s Chorales |
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| Comments: | The Cal Jazz Choir is available for hire, and is always looking for jazz musicians to perform with." |