HOW TO JOIN: METROPOLITAN CHORALE...For questions about the Chorale, check our website which will be...
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With Dr. Amy Kotsonis, Artistic Director & Nathaniel Parrish, Accompanist LET’S SING! HOW TO JOIN: Register at the first rehearsal for each concert or use our website form. Membership dues are paid at registration and help pay for rehearsal space, salaries for our Artistic Director and rehearsal pianist, and concert expenses. DUES: $100 for all three concerts, or $40 for each concert. Student dues are $20 for each concert or $50 for the season. WHERE TO GET MUSIC: Members are asked to pay for their own music, which the Chorale will have available for purchase at our rehearsals. WHEN WE REHEARSE: Rehearsals are from 7:30-9:00 on Monday nights. Extra rehearsals may be scheduled, including Saturday pre- concert rehearsals with the musicians. Electronic devices should be leſt home or silenced. Please do not wear perfume, aſtershave or other scents to rehearsals or performances. WHAT TO WEAR: Concert dress for women is black attire which covers the arms and legs, and black shoes suitable for standing on risers. Men’s dress is a dark suit or tuxedo, white shirt and black bow tie, with black shoes and socks. WHO TO ASK: Your section leader will keep in touch via email or phone to make sure you’re informed of rehearsals, etc. For information about the Chorale website, contact Annalea Milligan at [email protected]. For questions about the Chorale, check our website which will be regularly updated. For specific questions, contact Linda Morgan, Chorale Board of Directors President, at [email protected]. A full Board of Director’s list is posted on our website as well as more information about the Metropolitan Chorale. METROPOLITAN CHORALE PO Box 1616, Waterloo, Iowa 50704 Website: www.met-chorale.com Email: [email protected] METROPOLITAN CHORALE ♦ 3 Concerts ♦ 4 Performances ♦ Brand new music, and a Met Chorale commissioned work ♦ New rehearsal space at First United Methodist Church located at 718 Clay Street, Cedar Falls ♦ Great music and good fellowship at a Chorale Retreat on September 12 ♦ PLUS, check out our new website at www.met-chorale.com ♦ “Like” our new Facebook page AS ALWAYS, ALL ARE WELCOME TO SING! The Metropolitan Chorale was established 61 years ago to give area singers an opportunity to sing the world’s great choral music. Auditions have never been required – if you like to sing, you are welcome! WELCOME TO THE 2015-2016 CONCERT SEASON The Best Music For The Seasons Is Choral Music – Come Sing With Us!
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With Dr. Amy Kotsonis, Artistic Director& Nathaniel Parrish, Accompanist
LET’S SING!
HOW TO JOIN:Register at the first rehearsal for each concert or use our website form. Membership dues are paid at registration and help pay for rehearsal space, salaries for our Artistic Director and rehearsal pianist, and concert expenses.
DUES: $100 for all three concerts, or $40 for each concert. Student dues are $20 for each concert or $50 for the season.
WHERE TO GET MUSIC:Members are asked to pay for their own music, which the Chorale will have available for purchase at our rehearsals.
WHEN WE REHEARSE:Rehearsals are from 7:30-9:00 on Monday nights. Extra rehearsals may be scheduled, including Saturday pre-concert rehearsals with the musicians. Electronic devices should be left home or silenced. Please do not wear perfume, aftershave or other scents to rehearsals or performances.
WHAT TO WEAR:Concert dress for women is black attire which covers the arms and legs, and black shoes suitable for standing on risers. Men’s dress is a dark suit or tuxedo, white shirt and black bow tie, with black shoes and socks.
WHO TO ASK:Your section leader will keep in touch via email or phone to make sure you’re informed of rehearsals, etc.
For information about the Chorale website, contact Annalea Milligan at [email protected].
For questions about the Chorale, check our website which will be regularly updated. For specific questions, contact Linda Morgan, Chorale Board of Directors President, at [email protected].
A full Board of Director’s list is posted on our website as well as more information about the Metropolitan Chorale.
METROPOLITAN CHORALE PO Box 1616, Waterloo, Iowa 50704
Website: www.met-chorale.comEmail: [email protected]
METROPOLITAN CHORALE♦ 3 Concerts
♦ 4 Performances
♦ Brand new music, and a Met Chorale commissioned work
♦ New rehearsal space at First United Methodist Church located at 718 Clay Street, Cedar Falls
♦ Great music and good fellowship at a Chorale Retreat on September 12
♦ PLUS, check out our new website at www.met-chorale.com
♦ “Like” our new Facebook page
AS ALWAYS, ALL ARE WELCOME TO SING!The Metropolitan Chorale was established 61 years ago to give area singers an opportunity to sing the world’s great choral music. Auditions have never been required – if you like to sing, you are welcome!
WELCOME TO THE 2015-2016 CONCERT SEASON
The Best Music For The Seasons Is Choral Music – Come Sing With Us!
“LUX AETERNA” – MORTEN LAURIDSENAmerican composer Lauridsen’s work is more widely performed than that of any other contemporary choral composer; this is one of his best known works.
We’ll also perform a Bach Cantata, with soloists and a small orchestral ensemble. Another, shorter work will be chosen to fill out the program.
Rehearsals begin on Monday, November 30 with registration at 7 PM
CONCERT DATE: Sunday, March 6
First United Methodist Church 718 Clay Street, Cedar Falls
Our additional spring concert will be a change of pace for the Metropolitan Chorale: a lively collection of pops, jazz, Broadway, and American standards. Chorale members will take part in choosing pieces for this concert – start thinking now about which of your favorite songs you’d like us to include!
Rehearsals begin on Monday, March 21 with registration at 7:00 PM
CONCERT DATE: Friday, May 19
Schoitz Room at the Waterloo Center for the Arts225 Commercial Street, Waterloo
“TE DEUM” – ANTONIN DVORAKA festive work inspired by a Latin hymn, it was first performed in New York City in October, 1892, with Dvorak himself conducting.
“TRYPTICH” – TARIK O’REGANContemporary British composer Tarik O’Regan says he’s influenced by Renaissance motets, North African rhythms, and Led Zeppelin.
PLUS a brand new work by Iowa born Andrew Boysen, commissioned by the Metropolitan Chorale! We’ll perform it with the UNI Singers and UNI Band at their Fall Concert, as well as at our own Sunday concert.
Rehearsals begin on Monday, August 31 with registration at 7:00 PM
First United Methodist Church, Cedar Falls
CONCERT DATES: Friday, November 5
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts CenterSunday, November 15
Cedar Valley Community Church3520 Ansborough Ave., Waterloo
Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 12th at First United Methodist Church in Cedar Falls from 8:30 AM–12:00 PM , when we’ll make time to get better acquainted with both returning and new Chorale members and Sing – Sing – Sing! Light snacks and beverages will be served.
A WONDERFUL NEW PLACE TO SING!We’ve found a new rehearsal home! First United Methodist Church in Cedar Falls has graciously agreed to host our Monday night rehearsals. The seating is comfortable, the piano is tuned, and the acoustics are outstanding. Plus, there are good spaces for sectional rehearsals and plenty of parking!
LOCATED AT 718 CLAY STREET, CEDAR FALLS
