Biola University Chorale presents concert in Chlumec today

Koncert s americkým sborem potvrzen

Vydal Josef Říha v Nezařazené

V pátek 13. dubna od 17.30 hodin vystoupí spolu s CHDS a CHPS vynikající americké univerzitní těleso Biola University Chorale s dirigentkou Shawna Cross Stewart. V podání pěveckého sboru z Kalifornie zazní především kompozice starých mistrů a spirituály. Biola University Chorale přijíždí po 16. hodině do Chlumce a po vystoupení v kostele sv. Havla je pro hosty ještě sjednána večeře v restauraci „U Richterů – bowling“. Pátek i sobota tedy budou v Chlumci patřit sborovému zpěvu. Po pátečním sborovém koncertě se v sobotu se uskuteční Krajská přehlídka Celostátní přehlídky školních dětských pěveckých sborů.

Biola to sing at J.S. Bach's tomb on Thursday, April 12 at noon

A special highlight awaits the singers of the Biola University Choral Ensemble on Thursday, April 12, 2012 as they continue their journey in the footsteps of the great composer Johann Sebastian Bach to Leipzig. Not only will the choir under the direction of Mrs. Shawna Stewart be visiting "his church", but also present a short concert at his tomb.
The great Thomaskirche is one of the main highlights of Leipzig, a town many refer to as the “City of Music.” Thomaskirche houses many renowned musicians, including the Boys Choir, as well as the final resting place of the grand composer Johann Sebastian Bach. Today people come from all over the world to the Church of St. Thomas to experience church services, unique performances from the Boys Choir and the Gewandhaus Orchestra, as well as intricate organ concerts.

Thomaskirche once served as a critical pawn during the Christian Reformation, as Martin Luther often preached in the 12^th century church. In 1355 the original Romanesque chancel was remodeled in a Gothic scheme, coinciding with the congregation’s split from the Roman Catholic Church.

Johann Sebastian Bach served as the choir director at Thomaskirche from 1723 until his death in 1750. A statue of Bach standing outside the church’s entrance was dedicated in the composer’s memory in 1908. Although renovations in the mid-1800s resulted in the removal of all Baroque equipment, a commemorative Bach organ, in the style of the original used by Bach, was installed in the sanctuary in 2000. The older romantic organ also remains, but is considered “unsuitable” for playing Bach’s music and is only used when appropriate.

The roof’s unusual 63 degree angle and sanctuary’s intricately designed vaulted ceilings result in unbelievable acoustics and highly complimentary reverberation.

Photo courtesy of Wikipedia

"Alegria!" Concierto Coral Marina HS Choir y Coro de Cámara del Conservatorio Prof de Música de Oviedo

Concierto Coral "Alegría"
El concierto, broche final del Programa de Intercambio entre ambas formaciones, incluirá obras corales de ejecución conjunta, como “Pastor que estás en el monte”, con arreglos de Manuel del Fresno y Luis Ruiz de la Peña, o “Yonder Day”, espiritual tradicional. Además, el Marina HS Choir interpretará un repertorio variado: desde el Renacimiento (Lasso, Moore…) y el Clásico (Mozart), hasta música zambia o de los años 50. El Coro de Cámara del Conservatorio Profesional de Música de Oviedo,dirigido por Juan M. Cue, interpretará también una selección de coros de la zarzuela barroca española, "Acis y Galatea" del compositor español Antonio Literes, obra cuya puesta en escena esta prevista para el próximo día mes de junio en el Teatro Filarmónica de Oviedo, dentro del proyecto Espacio Escénico del Conservatorio Profesional de Musica de Oviedo. El Marina HS Choir estará de Gira por España y Francia en el mes de abril de 2012. En esta gira organizada por Incantato, ofrecerá también recitales en París, Burgos y Madrid. El Coro, integrado por 20 cantantes del Programa de Música de la Marina HS de California, está dirigido por el Maestro Eric Graham. El Instituto Marina HS tiene un reconocido programa de formación musical, y sus siete agrupaciones corales ofrecen anualmente un amplio programa de conciertos, habiendo actuado en la prestigiosa Golden State Choral Competition, en San Francisco, Nueva York, Seattle, Vancouver, Victoria, además de varios Festivales corales. (CSULB Chamber Invitational, Chapman Invitational, USC Chamber Invitational, Cerritos College Festival, Riverside Community College Festivals). , incluirá obras corales de ejecución conjunta, como “Pastor que estás en el monte”, con arreglos de Manuel del Fresno y Luis Ruiz de la Peña, o “Yonder Day”, espiritual tradicional. Además, el Marina HS Choir interpretará un repertorio variado: desde el Renacimiento (Lasso, Moore…) y el Clásico (Mozart), hasta música zambia o de los años 50. El Coro de Cámara del Conservatorio Profesional de Música de Oviedo,dirigido por Juan M. Cue, interpretará también una selección de coros de la zarzuela barroca española, "Acis y Galatea" del compositor español Antonio Literes, obra cuya puesta en escena esta prevista para el próximo día mes de junio en el Teatro Filarmónica de Oviedo, dentro del proyecto Espacio Escénico del Conservatorio Profesional de Musica de Oviedo. El Marina HS Choir estará de Gira por España y Francia en el mes de abril de 2012. En esta gira organizada por Incantato, ofrecerá también recitales en París, Burgos y Madrid. El Coro, integrado por 20 cantantes del Programa de Música de la Marina HS de California, está dirigido por el Maestro Eric Graham. El Instituto Marina HS tiene un reconocido programa de formación musical, y sus siete agrupaciones corales ofrecen anualmente un amplio programa de conciertos, habiendo actuado en la prestigiosa Golden State Choral Competition, en San Francisco, Nueva York, Seattle, Vancouver, Victoria, además de varios Festivales corales. (CSULB Chamber Invitational, Chapman Invitational, USC Chamber Invitational, Cerritos College Festival, Riverside Community College Festivals).

Mayfield Senior School Woman's Chorale at the Basilica of San Pietro in the Vatican

Incantato Tours Impressions: "Arts in Motion" at the Teatro di Rieti

Mayfield Senior School at the Papal Audience in Rome: Chilly, but happy to be in the front rows

Sunny day in Rieti for the MSS travelers

Media coverage for the first Biola Concert in Germany

THEATER, OPER, KONZERTE

Konzert: Biola University Chorale

Der Biola University Chorale aus La Mirada, Kalifornien (USA)

Eintritt frei (Spenden für die Kirchgemeinde erbeten)

Mo 09.04.2012 19:30

Der Eintritt ist frei

Veranstaltungsort:
Lutherkirche (Apolda)

Der Biola University Chorale besteht aus 33 Sängerinnen und Sängern, alles Studenten und zum Großteil mit Spezialisierung in Stimme und Gesang haben. 

Der musikalische Schwerpunkt des Chors reicht von klassischer Literatur über zeitgenössische amerikanische Musik bis hin zu Jazz, Gospel und Spirituals. 

Der Biola University Chorale tourt jährlich national, alle 
vier Jahre international. In Europa war die Gruppe schon in Deutschland, Österreich, Ungarn, der Tschechischen Republik und Italien.

Jedes Jahr ist der Biola University Chorale Gastgeber eines zweitägigen Festivals fϋr Chöre aus Schulen und Universitäten.

Jeden Frühling präsentiert der Chor gemeinsam mit 
dem Biola Symphonie Orchester ein bedeutendes Werk, u.a. Waltons Belshazzar’s Feast, Beethovens Symphonie No. 9, Poulencs Gloira, Orffs Carmina Burana, Mendelssohns Elijah, Verdis Requiem, Mozarts ‘Coronotion’ Mass in C Dur und J.S. Bachs Magnificat. Zusätzlich zu vielen Konzerten an der Universität gibt der Chor auch Vorstellungen in umliegenden Kirchen.

Shawna Cross Stewart ist die Dirigentin sowie Leiterin Choral Activities an der Biola University in La Mirada, Kalifornien. Sie unterrichtet auch Kurse im Dirigieren, sowie Chor-Methoden und Chor-Literatur. Zuvor unterrichtete sie Chormusik an der John Brown University.

Frau Stewart erhielt ihren Abschluss in Choraldirektion von der Eastman School of Music. Zur Zeit arbeitet sie an ihrem Doktor in Musik an der University of Southern California, wobei sie die Gelegenheit hatte von Helmuth Rilling und Rene Clausen unterrichtet zu werden. Außerdem engagiert sich Frau Stewart in Kirchenmusik und hat in und um Los Angeles schon verschiedene Kirchenchöre geleitet.

Veranstaltungsort:
Dornburger Straße
99510 Apolda

Veranstalter:
Incantato Tours
12101 Baywoods Drive - Suite 101
Tega Cay, SC 29708

Biola University Chorale sings twice on Easter Monday in Germany

The Biola University Chorale

Easter Monday, April 9 is a busy day for the Biola University Chorale under the direction of Mrs. Shawna Stewart. The singers from La Mirada, California will first be the featured guest choir for the holiday service at the historical Ordenskirche in Bayreuth, then at 7:30 pm, they present a formal concert at the stunning Lutherkiche in Apolda.
The Biola University Chorale is comprised of 34 voices from various disciplines on campus, with nearly eighty percent being voice majors. Dedicated to excellence in performance and literature, the Chorale offers a varied repertoire from traditional choral works to contemporary genres such as jazz and gospel.
The Chorale tours domestically each year and internationally every four years. In Southern California, the Chorale annually participates in prestigious area festivals, as well as hosts a two-day invitational high school, community and Christian college choral festival every November. Each spring they join forces with the Biola Symphony Orchestra for the performance of a major choral-orchestral work. In addition to a yearly season of many Biola-related concerts, the Chorale also performs at notable area churches.

HD video of the Incantato Friendship Concert in Istanbul

The Mayfield Senior School Conservatory for the Arts groups says "Buongiorno from Rieti"

San Marino Chamber Choir presents a Highlight Concert at Bosphorus University on April 5

Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Müzik Kulübü, Amerika'dan gelen misafirlerini Albert Long Hall'de ağırlıyor!
California merkezli Howard Cheung yönetimindeki San Marino Chamber Choir ve BÜMK Caz Korosu, 5 Nisan Perşembe akşamı saat 20 da en güzel şarkılarını Albert Long Hall sahnesinde seslendiriyor olacaklar.
Bu güzel konserde bizimle olun!Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Müzik Kulübü
'Müziğin kalbinin attığı yer'

Boğaziçi University Music Club welcomes our guests from America at Albert Long Hall!
California based San Marino Chamber Choir conducted by Howard Cheung, and BUMC Jazz Choir will be singing you their nicest songs on Albert Long Hall's stage on Thursday night, April 5 at 20 pm.
Please be our guests at this wonderful concert! 

SMCC Recital at Salzburg Cathedral

This amazing picture was taken by Mr. Terry Fouché -  thank you for sharing.

More Tour Impressions from the San Marino Chamber Choir: Salzburg

These wonderful pictures were taken by Mr. Terry Fouché - thank you so much for sharing.

Incantato Tour Impressions: The San Marino Chamber Choir in Munich

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First Germany concert by the San Marino Chamber Choir a success

The San Marino Chamber Choir presented its very first concert in Germany to a small, but very appreciative audience at the stunning Markuskirche in Munich, Bavaria on April 1. Around 100 people were in attendance for the excellent performance under the direction of  Mr. Howard Cheung. Here are a first few impressions. Gute Nacht aus Deutschland, Sandra from Incantato Tours

Today: First "Made in the USA" Concert by the San Marino Chamber Choir in Munich at 7 pm

The San Marino Chamber Choir (SMCC) will be presenting the first concert of its 2012 International Performance Tour to Germany and Istanbul on Sunday, April 1 at 7 pm at Markuskirche in Munich. The 40 students from San Marino High School in the greater Los Angeles area in California bring a wide variety of choral literature along for the 11-day Konzerttournee starting with classics like Biebl's Ave Maria or Bach's "oh Come Sweet Death", but also present work from contemporary American composers like Eric Whitacre and Richard Burchard. Spirituals as well as folk songs from North America, Asia and Europe conclude the musical offerings. The concert is a benefit for the hosting church's own music program and the singers from the USA hope to engage in some form of exchange with youth from St. Markus as well as the audience after the performance. "It is life changing for our singers to perform internationally", explains director Mr. Howard Cheung: "We are honored to share the gift and joys of choral music with the people of Munich and its many visitors." The San Marino Chamber Choir travels abroad annually and has already performed in Taiwan, Japan, Italy, Spain, Austria and Hungary - Stephansdom in Vienna, St. Peter's Basilica in Rome or the Palau de la Musica Catalana in Barcelona or only a few of the prestigious venues the singers performed at. In the USA they have presented concerts to full houses in such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall in New York City; and the choir is regularly invited to high ranking festivals and competitions. This year's musical theme "Made in the USA" sums up where both the majority of the music as well as the students come from, but it is also meant to challenge the audience's expectations concerning the modern day make-up of American schools.  The San Marino Chamber Choir unites singers who origins origins represent many different nationalities, mostly Chinese and Taiwanese, but also Hispanic, Indian and last not least Arabic and German. 

The concert starts at 7 pm at Markuskirche on Gabelsbergerstr. 6 in Munich. The entrance is free, however seating is limited and thus early arrival highly recommended.