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The Choral Society of Pensacola
For more information about the Choral Society of Pensacola:
phone -850-484-1806
e-mail - csop1@juno.com
website -
www.choralsocietyofpensacola.com
2007
- 2008 Season
The Choral Society of Pensacola, Northwest Florida’s premier symphonic
chorus, is pleased to announce the following schedule of concerts
for 2007 - 2008, the organization’s 72nd season of presenting choral
music embodying exceptional quality and diversity.
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Pensacola
Children's Chorus
www.pensacolachildrenschorus.com
The Pensacola Children's Chorus, under the direction of Susan and
Allen
Pote, is pleased to announce its 2006-2007 performance schedule.
In
addition to the events listed below, Children's Chorus choirs perform
at
a variety of community functions throughout the year, and annual
summer
tours have taken the various choirs to performance sites throughout
the
U.S., Canada, and Europe.
The Pensacola Children's Chorus has earned a reputation for excellence
in
vocal instruction and performance opportunities for youth.
Pensacola Children's Chorus 2007 - 2008 Season
Fundraiser Benefits Pensacola Children's Chorus
Scholarship Fund.........Each year, the
Pensacola Children's Chorus holds special events
to raise money for the organization. These funds
help provide financial aid for scholarships,
tuition and fees and enable the Chorus to reach
more children with our music education program.
With more and more families in need of financial
assistance coupled with the burden of rising
costs, the Children's Chorus has pulled out all
the stops for this year's fundraiser. For a
suggested minimum donation of $35.00, donors may
purchase tickets for a drawing that will allow
the winner to choose from among the following
exciting options:
1.) A Trip to Paris or London or Rome -
$4,500.00 value
*Two round-trip airline tickets to Paris or
London or Rome (winner's choice)
* Transportation from airport to hotel and
return
* Five days, four nights hotel
accommodations
* One half day site seeing tour
* $500.00 cash
2.) A Week-Long Alaskan Cruise - $4,500.00 value
* Two round-trip airline tickets
* Seven nights
* Ocean view cabin
* All on-board meals included
* $500.00 cash
3.) $4,500.00 cash
Only 1500 tickets are available and they are
going fast. The winner will be announced at the
Pensacola Children's Chorus "SHOWTIME 2008"
production, May 16 & 17 at the National Museum
of Naval Aviation, located at Pensacola NAS.
Please call 850-434-7760 for more information.
“SHOWTIME 2008”
Thursday, May 15, 2008 (7:30 p.m,)
Friday, May 16, 2008 (7:30 p.m.)
Saturday, May 17, 2008 (7:30 p.m.
National Museum of Naval Aviation
Tickets for “SHOWTIME 2008,” presented by the Pensacola Children’s
Chorus, are on sale now. Ticket prices are $29.00, $27.00 & $23.00 &
$21.00 (purchases subject to service charges) and can be purchased
by going to
www.pensacolachildrenschorus.com and clicking on “Buy Tickets
Now.” Tickets can also be purchased by calling 1-866-811-4111 (toll
free).
“SHOWTIME 2008” is a fully staged production by ages 8 -18 of the
Pensacola Children’s Chorus, with performances taking place at 7:30
p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 16 & 17, at the National Museum of
Naval Aviation, Pensacola NAS. This year’s theme is “Flying High on
America" and the backdrop of the Navy Museum promises a dramatic
setting.
Directed by Allen and Susan Pote, “SHOWTIME 2008” will
feature a variety of music, spectacular costumes and lively
choreography. Included in the program will be a salute to our
nation’s military veterans; a guest appearance by Children’s Chorus
alumnus and Aspirion recording artist, Will Hedgecock; a Patriotic
Medley; music of Broadway, including “Oliver,” “Aida” and
“Footloose”; music from the movie “Top Gun”; a Swing Set; and much
more.
Over 300 performers, comprising seven choirs, will entertain in this
fast paced delightful evening of music.
“SHOWTIME 2008” features colorful costumes designed by LaRaye
Ryan; choreography by Debbie Denes, Michael Dennis
and guest choreographer Karen Hebert; and lighting by
Lance Brannon. Marian Bryan is the production
coordinator.
For more information about “SHOWTIME 2008” or the Pensacola
Children’s Chorus, please call 850-434-7760.
Pensacola
Opera
Celebrating the 24th Season
of Professional Opera
in Northwest Florida
Kyle Marrero, Artistic Director
Sherrie Mitchell, Executive Director
Tim Kennedy, Outreach and Education Director
www.pensacolaopera.com
The mission of Pensacola Opera is to enrich the culture of
Northwest Florida Region by producing professional opera performances,
educational programs and other opera-related community events
for people of all ages, interests and backgrounds.
Finding new homes during the
renovation of the Saenger Theatre, Pensacola goes
“On the Road” for its Silver Anniversary season, proudly presenting
La Boheme. Excellent seats are still available for
all performances for both
season and single ticket sales. Interested ticket buyers can contact
Geoffrey Bleeker, Patron Services Manager, by calling (850) 433-6737,
or emailing admin@pensacolaopera.com
Upcoming Events:
Pensacola Opera presents “Vivo Divo” Memorial Day Weekend
May 25, 7 - 10pm at My Spayce
in Downtown Pensacola
Pensacola Opera brings three of its favorite male singers to
Pensacola to present “Vivo Divo,” a concert of music from opera,
Broadway, and jazz standards. A full evening is planned, with dinner
and libations to complete the experience. From seven to ten pm,
Sunday, May 25th, My Spayce in downtown Pensacola will rumble and
roll with the voices of baritones Tim Kennedy and Grant Youngblood
and bass Matthew Lau.
“’Vivo Divo’ should fit in with anyone’s Memorial Day
Weekend plans,” said Sherrie Mitchell, Executive Director, “whether
you’re a native Pensacolian or an out-of-town visitor, looking for
the perfect end to a day at the beach or a great beginning to a
night on the town, this program will fit the bill.”
Grant Youngblood, baritone, was last seen on the Pensacola
Opera stage as Germont in La Traviata. He has sung
with companies including San Francisco Opera, New York City Opera,
Washington Opera, and Florida Grand Opera. Matthew Lau, bass,
sung Sarastro in The Magic Flute and Colline in
La Boheme for Pensacola Opera’s 25th Anniversary Season, and
has performed with Chicago Lyric Opera, New York City Opera, and
other companies around the country. Timothy Kennedy,
baritone, serves as Pensacola Opera’s Director of Education and
Outreach, and was last seen on the Pensacola Opera Stage as Benoit
and Alcindoro in La Boheme.
Tickets are $75, which includes beverages, dinner, and the concert,
and can be purchased from the Pensacola Opera offices at 75 S
Tarragona St, over the phone at (850) 433-6737, or at the door.
Pensacola Opera
75 S. Tarragona Street, Pensacola, FL 32502
Phone: (850) 433-6737 Fax: (850) 433-1082
www.pensacolaopera.com
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Gulf
Coast Chorale
2007 - 2008 Season
http://www.gulfcoastchorale.org/
The
Gulf Coast Chorale offers vocal scholarships to talented
middle school, high school, and college students and, in
exchange for singing with the Chorale, pays for their vocal
instruction for the entire season, provides music, and Choral performance
uniforms at no cost. The cost to the Chorale for each scholarship
is approximately $500.00. Our goal is to help stimulate interest
in choral singing thereby providing better trained singers
for the school choral programs in our area as well as give the
students the exciting opportunity to sing great choral literature
with a 90 plus voice chorus. For more information, please
call the Gulf Coast Chorale at 850-291-9403 or D. Brandon
Cobb, President at 850-748-2200 or e-mail us at Gulfcoastchorale@aol.com
For ticket information, please see our web site www.gulfcoastchorale.org
or call (850) 291-9403.
You may also contact us by e-mail at GulfCoastChorale@cox.net
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Coastal Chorale
www.coastalchorale.com
Musically Directed by Don Dowling
A well-respected choral group in south Alabama and northwest Florida
in the 2
years it has been in operation.
For information and tickets:
Lee Timberlake, Manager,
251-928-3952 or email coastielass@bellsouth.net
To audition: Mary Louise Baker, Membership Coordinator,
251-989-6565 or email mlbaker@gulftel.com
To become a sponsor: David Horton, Board Member,
251-943-5001 ext. 2184 or email dhorton@rivierautilities.com
For other information: Terry Burkle, Marketing
Coordinator,
251-942-6695 or email hometech@gulftel.com
For Scholarship Information: Cale Ebert, Scholarship
Coordinator,
942-3548 or email tchrcale@gulftel.com
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The Fort Walton
Beach Community Chorus
For information concerning the Chorus and its activities,
contact the Director, Jean Hodgins, at 850-863-2775,
or visit www.fwbcc.org
Nothing at this time
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The Okaloosa Chamber
Singers are directed by Dr. Marilyn Overturf.
Admission to
Okaloosa Chamber Singers concerts are free, with a suggested
donation.
For further information call Dr. Overturf at
850-682-9651 or e-mail marilyno@cox.net
Nothing at
this time.
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PENSACOLA
SOUND, the local chapter of the
SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL
“The
Little Chorus with The Big, Big Sound”
Pensacola Chapter of Sweet Adelines International
Contact them at: www.pensacolasoundchorus.com
www.sweetadelineintl.org
Rehearsals
are at Heights Baptist Church, 600
Pickens Avenue (behind
Georgio's Pizza on East
Cervantes) every Tuesday night. Registration
and
voice placement is at 6:15pm followed
by rehearsal 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm.
The chorus
is currently preparing for its annual
competition to be held in Chattanooga,
TN in March. DIVAS, women
who love to sing, are welcome anytime.
For more information call 888-611-SING or e-mail:
visitor@pensacolasoundchorus.com
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