Good Evening!
September 2, 2010
Magen Solomon Interview
This past June, Magen Solomon, our new Artistic Director and Conductor, sat down with the Chorale's own Dave Sonner for an in-depth interview. The discussion ranged freely from topics related to her musical background and artistic philosophy to her vision for the Stockton Chorale. Check it out!
Visit the Artistic Director page to hear the chat.
Youth Chorale Sign Ups!
The
Stockton Youth Chorale is an organization for children
who love to sing! It is an opportunity for young singers to expand their music
appreciation, learn and sharpen their singing skills, increase their performance
opportunities, and make new friends.
Hearings and Audition Update + La Bohème Chorus Info
Two additional days of hearings (for returning members) and auditions (for new members) have been scheduled! Also, anyone who is not already a Chorale member and is only interested in singing in the Stockton Opera Association's production of Puccini's La Bohème in January 2011(without also joining the Chorale) should attend one of the following dates:
Current Chorale members who wish to sing in the opera chorus should contact Dr. Solomon directly.
When: August 31 & September 1
Where: Central United Methodist Church, 3700 Pacific Ave. Stockton,
CA (Note: This is the correct location!)
Sign ups: Reserve your timeslot on the hearings and auditions page!
FOR ALL AUDITIONEES: Plan to bring and sing a simple song (something
that shows off your voice and musical ability) during your audition.
Scroll down for more information about singing with the Chorale in the 2010-2011 season. We hope you'll join us!
Stockton Chorale’s First Annual Summer Sing
What: Sing through Mozart’s Requiem with the Stockton Chorale!
When: Tuesday, August 24, 7-9:30 pm
Where: St John's Anglican Church, 316 N. El Dorado St., Stockton
Cost: Free! (The Lincoln Chronicle contained incorrect information.
There is NO CHARGE to sing with us at this event)
Considering singing with the Chorale this fall? Or are you just wanting to spend a few hours singing your heart out? Then come join us out at our innaugural Summer Sing on August 24. This is a chance for members of the community—anyone who wants to share the gift of music—to join with members of the Chorale for an evening of Mozart!!
We will preview Mozart’s magnificent Requiem mass with our new conductor, Magen Solomon, and Maestro Peter Jaffe from the Stockton Symphony will be our special guest. Please mark your calendars and encourage any and all interested singers to attend. We will have enough scores to lend out or purchase that night.
By the way—delicious, delectable desserts will be available for all to share during our meet-and-greet break!
Get the word out to all your singing friends...the "Dies irae" is not to be missed!
Sing with Us: Join the Chorale for the 2010-2011 Season!
Welcome and Introduction from Magen Solomon, Artistic Director and Conductor
Welcome and Welcome Back to the Stockton Chorale and Master Chorale! I am delighted and honored to have been chosen as your new Artistic Director and look forward to making music together – it’s going to be a wonderful year! Thank you to the Board, search committee, staff and current singers for welcoming me so warmly.
Our first step is to put together the best possible ensemble, and while we are relying heavily on returning singers to provide the backbone of this group, we enthusiastically encourage new and former singers to join us in continuing and enhancing the Stockton Chorale’s illustrious 59-year tradition.
Rehearsal Nights Have Changed
Stockton Chorale will rehearse on Tuesdays from 7-9:30 pm in the Guild Hall at St. John’s Anglican Church in Stockton, 316 N. El Dorado St., Stockton, beginning September 7.
Master Chorale will rehearse on Wednesdays from 7-8:30 pm in the Choir Room at Central United Methodist Church, 3700 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, beginning in mid- or late September. [Note: we may experiment with fewer, longer rehearsals.]
Another important change: We are adding a cookie break at both rehearsals!
Hearings and Audition Information
Current Singers: As promised, singers who participated in the 2009-10 season (and who wish to sing only in the Stockton Chorale) are not being required to audition. However, I would like to “hear” each current singer, so everyone needs to make an appointment so I can meet you and hear you sing! (Instructions below.)
Returning and New Singers for the Stockton Chorale, and anyone interested in the Master Chorale: The audition is 15 minutes long and painless; details are below. Everyone is encouraged to sign up for the earliest convenient time. You are likely in better vocal shape now than you’ll be in a month, you can cross it off your “to do list”, and you’ll be happier once it’s been taken care of! It will also help me hugely in planning the season.
To sign up for a time to meet, visit the hearings and auditions sign-up page:
http://stocktonchorale.org/members/hearings.php
Then select an open time slot, enter your name, telephone number and email address in the spaces provided, and click “Reserve this slot.” That’s it! (Folks who do not have access to a computer may call during office hours and ask the General Manager to make the reservation for you. Summer office hours are Tue-Wed-Thu 1pm-5pm.)
2010-11 Season Concert Schedule
Please check that you are available for all performances before your hearing or audition and note any possible conflicts on your audition form.
CONCERT dates and times for…
Stockton Chorale:
Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 8:00pm – Mozart’s Requiem with the Stockton Symphony
Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 6:00pm – Mozart’s Requiem
Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 6:00pm – Holiday Pops with the Stockton Symphony
Sunday, December 12, 2010 at 3:00pm – Holiday Pops
Friday, December 17, 2010 at 7:30pm – Ringing in the Holidays
Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 3:00pm – Ringing in the Holidays
Friday, March 18, 2011† at 7:30pm – New Beginnings
Sunday, March 20, 2011† at 3:00pm – New Beginnings
Friday, June 3, 2011* at 7:30pm – Our American Heritage
Sunday, June 5, 2011* at 3:00pm – Our American Heritage (date to be confirmed)
* These two dates represent a change from the originally scheduled May 20 and 22, 2011
† These two dates represent a change from the originally scheduled March 11 and 13, 2011
Master Chorale:
Friday, December 17, 2010 at 7:30pm – Ringing in the Holidays
Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 3:00pm – Ringing in the Holidays
Daily rehearsals with Stockton Opera during the first two weeks of January
Opera Performance Dates: Jan 14 & 16
Sunday, April 3, 2011 at 3:00pm – Spring Sing (Master & Youth Chorale Concert)
Friday, June 3, 2011* at 7:30pm – Our American Heritage
Sunday, June 5, 2011* at 3:00pm – Our American Heritage (date to be confirmed)
* These two dates represent a change from the originally scheduled May 20 and 22, 2011
Audition/Hearing Dates and Times
Location:
In the choir room at Central United Methodist Church, 3700 Pacific Avenue,
Stockton
Tues June 8 2-5pm
Wed June 9 1-6pm; 6:30-9:30pm
Tues June 15 2-6pm; 7-9:30pm
Wed June 16 9am-12pm; 12:30-4:30pm
Tues June 29 3-6:30pm; 7-9:30
Tues Aug 31* 2-6pm; 7-9:30pm
Wed Sept 1* 1-6pm; 6:30-9:30pm
* Registration for these two dates will open at a later date.
What the Audition/Hearing Will Be Like
- It will be 15 painless minutes and an opportunity for both of us to learn.
- The objective: I need to hear each singer individually in order to assess our current strengths and weaknesses, and to assist each singer in developing a specific, attainable goals to improve his/her singing. I will do my utmost to make this a positive experience.
- Please arrive at least ten minutes before your scheduled audition/hearing time, as there are two forms to fill out beforehand.
- Please also warm up before you arrive, so you can sing your best and most confident.
- Format: vocalizing, a little sight-reading, singing and identifying a few intervals, singing a song.
- Stockton Chorale Song: I want you to have the opportunity to really sing, a cappella, something that is familiar and comfortable for your voice and shows your musicality, like a carol, show tune, lullaby, silly or patriotic song, or something from this season. It does not need to be fancy!
- A few suggestions: Silent Night; O Come, All Ye Faithful; O Little Town of Bethlehem; O Say Can You See; America the Beautiful; Row, Row, Row Your Boat; Irene Goodnight; Michelle (Beatles); Somewhere over the Rainbow; etc.
- Master Chorale Song: A prepared piece (it does not need to be memorized). A solo song is preferred, but your part of a substantial choral work is also fine. The objective is to display the beauty of your voice, intonation, clarity of diction, musicality and expression. Simple and polished is much better than showy and uncertain. Please bring a second copy for me to play from (there will be no other accompanist).
Results
Letters will be sent in July to all who audition. Singers will be either accepted, waitlisted, or declined. All singers will be given suggestions for further developing their vocal and musical skills.
About the Stockton Chorale
The
Stockton Chorale is a not-for-profit community organization whose goals
include bringing a wide variety of good choral music to the Stockton Community.
The Chorale offers the performance of great masterworks with orchestra and the finest professional and regional soloists. We strive to bring superlative contemporary American choral works, and we are committed to commissioning new choral works. Read more...