Chorus Information
Marin Oratorio
Boyd Jarrell, Director
Information last updated: 2013-11-11
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | This is an amateur, community chorus, open to the general public. [formerly the College of Marin Chorus] |
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| Web Address: | http://www.marinoratorio.com/ |
| Year Estab: | 1961 |
| Mission: | To perform masterpieces of choral literature, generally with orchestral accompaniment. |
| Emphasis: | Major classical choral works |
| Size: | 110 |
| Concerts/Year: | 2 |
| Auditions: | Auditions are required, and are held in Fine Arts Room 72 at the first two class meetings in mid-January and mid-August. Auditions require the applicant to vocalize full range, match pitches of various broken chords, accurately sight sing simple melodies. |
| Dues: | $25 per semester (registration fee includes music |
| Dress: | Black pants/skirts, white shirt or pointed collar blouse, tenors and basses wear bow ties. |
| Rehearsals: | Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., College of Marin, Fine Arts Room 72, Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Kentfield |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Classical Church/Sacred Early Music Christmas Messiah |
Type of Chorus: | Mixed Adult Academic Singalong |
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| Rehearse City: | Kentfield | ||
| Region: | Marin County | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | College of Marin , 835 College Ave, Kentfield, 94904 |
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| Phone: | (415) 485-9460 |
| Fax: | (415) 457-0135 |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | Chamber chorus at least during fall semester |
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| Bibliography: | Marin Independent Journal--occasional articles. |
| History: | Changed name from "College of Marin Chorus" in about 2008. |
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