Chorus Information
Calicanto Associates
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | This is a professional, special interest chorus, with a limited number of musicians needed. It's usually discovered by word of mouth. |
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| Web Address: | http://www.bayareawebdesign.com/ca/ |
| Year Estab: | 1995 |
| Mission: | To teach California's colorful and diverse history through authentic songs of the times. |
| Emphasis: | Music of early California: Indian tribes and early explorers, Spanish Mission, Mexican rancho, seafarers, Russians at Fort Ross, Mexican-American War, Westward Movement, Gold Rush, and authentic folk songs of each era. |
| Size: | 12 maximum |
| Concerts/Year: | Varies |
| Auditions: | Yes, held as needed in Oakland. |
| Dues: | No |
| Dress: | Costume (currently Gold Rush era) |
| Rehearsals: | Usually Saturday or Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., or 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., private home, , |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Ethnic/Folk |
Type of Chorus: | Ethnic |
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| Rehearse City: | Oakland | ||
| Region: | Alameda County West | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | 6067 Aspinwall Road, Oakland, 94611 |
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| Phone: | (510) 339-2580 |
| Fax: | (510) 339-2080 |
| Email: | KWA1775@aol.com |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | Calicanto Trio--Bay Area school performances |
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| Discography: | They Came Singing: Songs from California's History. 1995. Compact Disc (companion to book). Maria's Birthday: A Day on an Early California Rancho. Audiocassette (companion to play). Days of 49. Audiocassette. (companion to play Ho for Califor-nye-o) Ho for Califor-nye-o. Audiocassette. From Pike to Placerville. Audiocassette. (companion to play). Days of Gold: Songs from the California Gold Rush. 1999. Double Compact Disc. (companion to book). Compact disks are $15 each. Audio cassettes are $10 each. Further information can be obtained from the following: Calicanto Associates 6416 Valley View Road Oakland, CA 94611 Phone or Fax (510) 339-2081 |
| Comments: | Most of our repertoire is from the book and CD They Came Singing: Songs From California's History and from Days of Gold: Songs of the California Gold Rush. We are always researching and collecting new songs. |