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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Phone: | 707-664-3925 |
Email: | bentje@sonoma.edu |
Other Information
Related Groups: | Sonoma State University Chamber Singers |
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