Chorus Information

 

Sonoma State University Symphonic Chorus

Jenny Bent, Director of Choral Activities, Sonoma State Univer

Information last updated: 2012-07-12
Status: Current

Basic Information

Description: The SSU Symphonic Chorus (formerly University Chorus) is a large group comprised of music majors, students from other majors, staff, faculty and members of the community.
Symphonic Chorus rehearses on Monday evenings from 7-9:40 p.m. Singers must pass a simple audition to enter the group, but sight-singing skills are not required.
Numbering over 80 singers under the direction of Dr. Jenny Bent, the Symphonic Chorus presents two-to-three major concerts each semester, performing large works such as the Mozart Requiem and Orff's Carmina Burana, as well as thematic projects including Music of Latin America and The Long Road to Freedom.
Beginning with a special Sunrise Choral concert during the Green Music Center’s 2012 grand opening weekend, the Symphonic Chorus will make its permanent home in the Joan and Sanford I. Weill Hall at Sonoma State University.
Contact: Dr. Jenny Bent, Director of Choral Activities, bentje@sonoma.edu
Web Address: http://www.sonoma.edu/music/majors-programs/choral.html
Size: 100
Concerts/Year: 4
Skills Required : Singers must pass a simple audition to enter the group, but sight-singing skills are not required.
Auditions: Auditions take place prior to the first rehearsal of the semester. Call for details 707-664-3925.
Rehearsals: The SSU Symphonic Chorus rehearses on Mondays from 7-9:40 p.m.

Categories

Type of Music: Classical
Church/Sacred
Contemporary
Early Music
Opera
Operetta
Musicals/Theater
Popular
Ethnic/Folk
World Music
Gospel
Type of Chorus: Mixed Adult
Symphony
Academic
Rehearse City: Rohnert Park
Region: Sonoma/Mendocino/Lake County
Audition Req'd: Y

Chorus Contact Information

Mailing Address: Jenny Bent Sonoma State University 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park CA 94928
Phone: 707-664-3925
Email: bentje@sonoma.edu

Other Information

Related Groups: Sonoma State University Chamber Singers
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