Chorus Information
Diablo Women's Chorale
Susan A. Peterson, Director
Information last updated: 2009-05-20
Status:
Archived
Basic Information
| Asst Conductor : | Joan Miller, Accompanist |
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| Description: | This is an amateur, community, recreational, special interest chorus, open to the general public. Our membership is drawn from Central Contra Costa County as a rule, but anyone who is able to attend rehearsals, singouts and concerts is most cordially welcomed. We are paid for most of our mini-concerts and charge attendance for regular concerts. Funds go to our selected beneficiary. |
| Web Address: | http://www.angelfire.com/ca/dwchorale |
| Year Estab: | 1942 |
| Mission: | Musical excellence, entertainment, and funds for selected annual beneficiary (currently Diablo Women's Chorale "Women in Music" Scholarship Fund at Diablo Valley College). |
| Emphasis: | Very eclectic programming--everything from Bach (in German) and Scarlatti (in Italian) to Broadway shows (Cats and Les Miserables)--folk tunes, Benjamin Britten, madrigals, Jerome Kern, Aaron Copland, a cappella numbers and those accompanied by harp or instrumental ensembles. |
| Size: | 25 to 30 |
| Concerts/Year: | 2 regular concerts, Christmas and Spring, preceded by 2 or 3 mini-concerts. |
| Auditions: | Simple voice placement tests. |
| Dues: | Yes. Dues are $120 for fall semester (approx 4 months) and $150 for spring semester (appros. 5 months). (This includes music fees, a |
| Dress: | Long black skirts with solid color, long-sleeved blouses (jewel-tone or, occasionally in spring, pastel) |
| Rehearsals: | Monday evenings, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 2317 Buena Vista, Walnut Creek |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Classical Contemporary Early Music Musicals/Theater Popular Christmas |
Type of Chorus: | Women's Singalong Holiday |
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| Rehearse City: | Walnut Creek | ||
| Region: | Contra Costa County East | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | Mary Sorenson, President. Diablo Women's Chorale, 20 Eckley Pl., Walnut Creek, CA 94596 |
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| Phone: | (925) 256-8961 |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | Solo or small group portions of program numbers selected from membership as needed. |
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| Discography: | We have made records and cassettes, but for our own use or for gifts. |
| Bibliography: | We have a plethora of scrapbooks literally crammed with articles, reviews, flyers and programs from our 56 years, of which we are very proud. We had many special activities to commemorate our 50th year-1992! |
| Comments: | We have taken part, over 10 years, in the ACDA Women's Choir Festival and received excellent commentary. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear what other women's groups are doing, as well as to exchange ideas and compare problems. It's a marvelous experience. The chorus always has a sing-along of holiday carols to end our Christmas concert. The Christmas Concert is presented at Trinity Lutheran Church in Walnut Creek, and the Spring Concert is staged at the Regional Center for the Performing Arts, also in Walnut Creek." |