Chorus Information

 

Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra

Ming Luke, Music Director

Information last updated: 2011-04-27
Status: Current

Basic Information

Description: This is a volunteer community chorus, open to the general public.
Web Address: http://www.bcco.org
Year Estab: 1965
Mission: To provide an opportunity for members of the community to 1) participate without auditions in rehearsals and performances of choral masterworks with orchestra and 2) to attend free public performances of such works.
Emphasis: Eclectic.
Size: 110-245
Concerts/Year: 6
Auditions: No
Dues: $105 Regular, $65 student. $10 off to early bird registrants (per semester)
Dress: Men: black suit/tuxedo, white shirts; Women: long black skirt/pants and top (or dress)
Rehearsals: Monday, 7-10 pm, 1st Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley

Categories

Type of Music: Classical
Church/Sacred
Contemporary
Early Music
Type of Chorus: Mixed Adult
Rehearse City: Berkeley
Region: Alameda County West
Audition Req'd: Y

Chorus Contact Information

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 310, Berkeley, 94701-0310
Phone: 510-433-9599

Additional Contacts

Contact 2: Eileen Flanagan, Board President
Laxsmio1@comcast.net

Other Information

Related Groups: Chamber Chorus. 10-15 members. Meets bi-monthly. More difficult music. 10+ outreach concerts per year.
Discography:

CD recordings from past concerts are available at BCCO's store (call to order)

Bibliography:
  1. 'Fine Maccabaeus from Berkeley Group,' Berkeley Voice, December 15, 1992, p. 13.
  2. 'Inspired concert from community group,' Berkeley Voice, May 16, 1993, p. 14.
  3. 'Power and clarity in the B-Minor Mass,' Berkeley Voice, May 19, 1994, p. 15.
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