Chorus Information
Keeva SF
J Raul Gutierrez, Director
Information last updated: 2011-07-11
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | We are a mixed a cappella group of 14 singers spanning the entire Bay Area, all of whom are in their 20s and 30s. Most singers have several years of singing and/or musical experience with either a previous a cappella group or equivalent. The group is laid back in attitude but serious about making great music. We rehearse 2 hours per week for most months of the year, and have about 4-5 concerts per year, mostly for non-profits. |
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| Web Address: | www.keevasf.com |
| Year Estab: | 2005 |
| Mission: | Keeva SF performs globally-inspired vocal music for the greater Bay Area community, with a special emphasis on concerts for non-profit organizations. We strive to be a place where busy professionals can have the satisfaction of working on inspiring and fun music with other like-minded individuals. |
| Emphasis: | We focus on globally-inspired music. As an example, our current repertoire includes vocal music from the following sources: New Zealand South Africa Ireland US (folk) US (spirituals) India Zimbabwe Cuba Hungary |
| Size: | 14 singers |
| Concerts/Year: | 4-5 |
| Skills Required : | Our members all have experience singing. Sight reading is NOT necessary, but musicality and a good voice are a must. |
| Auditions: | Scheduled on a rolling basis throughout the year |
| Dues: | None |
| Dress: | Varies depending on the concert. |
| Rehearsals: | Specific time every week is based on availability, but usually Sunday nights between 6pm and 8pm in an accessible San Francisco location (since many members commute to the rehearsal). Typically 8 rehearsals per concert or set of concerts. We rehearse most weeks of the year with a break in December/January and lighter schedule during the summer. |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Early Music Ethnic/Folk World Music Gospel Rhythm & Blues Chant |
Type of Chorus: | Mixed Adult Ethnic |
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| Rehearse City: | San Francisco | ||
| Region: | San Francisco | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | c/o 18 Manzanita Avenue |
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| Phone: | 650-380-2404 |
| Fax: | 415-520-0756 |
| Email: | kimberley.morris@gmail.com |
Other Information
| History: | Over dinner in 2005, a group of former a cappella singers was lamenting the lack of a group in San Francisco that would perform high quality music without extensive rehearsals and the formal rigors of other larger groups. Thus, Keeva SF was born! |
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