Chorus Information
Pacific Empire Chorus (Sweet Adelines Intl.)
Jan Gervais, Master Director
Information last updated: 2013-08-25
Status:
Archived
Basic Information
| Description: | This is a women's chorus, open to the general public. Visitors are welcomed. We draw members from nine counties! |
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| Web Address: | http://www.pacificempire.org |
| Year Estab: | 1965 |
| Mission: | Teaching and singing four-part harmony a cappella, barbershop style, for women. Ongoing education in vocal production and the barbershop art form. |
| Emphasis: | A cappella arrangements in four-part barbershop style. Singing Four-Part, A Cappella Harmony in Jazz, Pop, Rock and Barbershop Styles " " |
| Size: | 115-120 |
| Concerts/Year: | One or two shows a year; Regional and Internationa |
| Auditions: | Yes, held at weekly rehearsals. Practice auditions are arranged until the guest feels ready. Auditions occur after the candidate meets the initial attendance requirement. An audition includes singing one or two songs in their part with the three other parts of a quartet, and is designed to be user-friendly. " " |
| Dues: | $210 per year, payable monthly, and $90 per year f |
| Dress: | Current chorus costume and full stage make-up |
| Rehearsals: | Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Petaluma Veterans Memorial Building, 1094 Petaluma Boulevard South, Petaluma |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Popular Barbershop Jazz Rock |
Type of Chorus: | Women's Barbershop |
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| Rehearse City: | Petaluma | ||
| Region: | Sonoma/Mendocino/Lake County | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | P.O. 5976, Petaluma, 94955 |
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| Phone: | (707) 578-TUNE |
| Email: | info@pacificempire.org |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | Quartets and double quartets |
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| Comments: | The Pacific Empire Chorus performs throughout the year for various clubs, organizations, and community events. The repertoire spans from traditional to modern barbershop harmony. It is a congenial, hardworking group. The educational aspect of singing is stressed, and many songs are choreographed." |