Chorus Information

 

Camerata Singers of Monterey County

John Koza, Music Director

Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status: Current

Basic Information

Description: This is an amateur, community chorus, open to the general public.
Web Address: http://www.camerata-singers.org
Year Estab: 1981
Mission: The mission and goals of the Camerata Singers of Monterey County continue to be:
1. to give experienced choral singers an opportunity to continue and further their musical education through the study and performance of a high standard of choral literature under the direction of Dr. Vah?© Aslanian. Additional learning for the singers comes from both rehearsing and performing with professional musicians who are highly trained vocal soloists and orchestral players;
2. to enhance the quality of life and contribute to the educational, ethnic development and cultural potential of the people of Monterey County and environs through the media of choral music. In our attempt to contribute to these goals the Camerata Singers have included entire programs of Spanish, French, Italian, Jewish, as well as American, music;
3. of special educational value and cultural development of both the singers and the audiences is the unusual choral music and the high quality of the repertoire selected by Dr. Aslanian. The opportunity to teach and to learn about and to hear and enjoy this music is an integral part of the philosophy of the Camerata Singers;
4. our interest in the youth of our community is shown by providing complimentary tickets to music departments of local high schools and by our Educational Outreach programs for high school singers.
Emphasis: The repertoire includes a wide variety of the standard classical choral music from the Renaissance, baroque, Classic, Romantic and 20th century periods. Since Dr. Aslanian is a specialist in Baroque choral music and has edited a number of works by Leonardo Leo for performance by the Camerata Singers, this may account for a larger emphasis on the music of the Baroque period.
Size: 40-46
Concerts/Year: 10-Aug
Auditions: Yes, held in the Fall and Spring of each year. Auditions include pitch memory test,sight reading, a simple song, test of range, quality of voice and dynamic levels.
Dues: No
Dress: Men: tuxedo; women: black, long skirts and white blouses
Rehearsals: Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. to 10:0 p.m., May be held also in places of performance in Salinas, Carmel, or other cities in Monterey County., 181 San Benancio Road (normally), Salinas

Categories

Type of Music: Classical
Church/Sacred
Contemporary
Early Music
Christmas
Messiah
 Type of Chorus: Mixed Adult
Singalong
Holiday
Rehearse City: Salinas; Carmel; Monterey
Region: Monterey County
Audition Req'd: Y

Chorus Contact Information

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 428, Salinas, 93902
Phone: (831) 642-2701
Fax: (831) 372-5438
Email: office@camerata-singers.org

Other Information

Related Groups: No
Discography: Recordings are made of all performances and video tapes are occasionally made. They are not for sale but are made available to chorus members or others on request.
Bibliography: In the 18 years of our existence there have been numerous articles, reviews in local newspapers and magazines. These are in several volumes kept up by our historian on the Board of Directors. Franklin, Patrick, Monterey Herald, April 2, 1990. Warren, George, Monterey Herald, December 9, 1990. Plotkin, Nathalie, Pine Cone, December, 1990. Plotkin, Nathalie, Pine Cone, April, 1991. Hudson, Jeff, Monterey Herald, April, 1993. Salinas Californian September or October 1995. Feature article on Dr. Aslanian. Pine Cone review of Handel in England concert, April 1995.
Comments: On October 17, 1995 The Cultural Council for Monterey County held its fifth annual Distinguished Benefactors of the Arts awards ceremony at which time Dr. Vah?© Aslanian was named 1995 Distinguished Benefactor of the Arts. The California Legislature Assembly awarded Dr. Aslanian a Certificate of Recognition for this award."