Stockton Chorale
Stockton Chorale
The Stockton Chorale (Large Chorale) is the flagship ensemble of the organization and is currently composed of 60-85 members.Under the direction of Mr. Michael Hernandez, the Stockton Chorale is an auditioned ensemble that focuses on choral music and masterworks that includes classical, contemporary, and music of underrepresented composers and culture. Examples of the Stockton Chorale’s recent performances include Finzi’s Intimations of Immortality in collaboration with Delta College Choir, Music of Mexico featuring the Northern California Mariachi Bonitas, Handel’s Messiah, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, and holiday concerts in collaboration with the Stockton Symphony.
2024-25 Tuition: $150 per semester, $300 for the season
Rehearsals are Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30pm, at Central United Methodist Church, 3400 Pacific Avenue, Stockton CA in the Fireside Room.
We don’t want to exclude singers because of finances. We have a scholarship fund to help with tuition and concert costumes. There will be an opportunity to confidentially share this need in your Singer Registration Form.
Audition Information:
New singers are welcome to schedule an audition, contact the office by emailing office@stocktonchorale.org or call (209) 951-6494) with questions or for more information. Auditions will be held at Central United Methodist Church. For those who cannot attend, auditions will also be held after rehearsals during the first few weeks of the semester. Here is what you can expect in your audition:
- Range check (Mr. Hernandez will take you up and down scales to hear your voice in a variety of ranges)
- Tonal Memory (A series of four pitches will be played and you sing them back on “La, la, la, la.”)
- Prepared song that shows Mr. Hernandez where you sing best (keep it to 60 seconds). It will be unaccompanied.
- Basic sight-singing check.
Health and Wellness Policy for ALL Groups:
COVID-19 still presents health challenges to our community, especially among singers where airborne atomized particles are present. In following the guidelines of the CDC, please note the following revisions and expectations for the health and welfare of all members.
- Proof of vaccination is no longer required. We strongly recommend all singers be vaccinated and schedule the appropriate boosters according to public health guidelines.
- Mask wearing at rehearsals and performances remain optional unless you are recovering from COVID 19. Masks will be available at each rehearsal.
- All singers shall rigorously apply the Self-Attestation requirements prior to each rehearsal and/or performance.
- If you are sick, stay home. COVID 19, influenza, RSV share many of the symptoms of the common cold: When in doubt, stay out.
- Many health insurance programs still provide COVID-19 tests free of charge. If you have a cold, we recommend you take a COVID 19 home test to confirm you do not have COVID, and stay home until your symptoms improve.
- If you test positive for COVID, you must inform the Chorale Office so the appropriate group(s) can be notified.
- Hand sanitizer must be used prior to entering the rehearsal or performance venue.
- The Stockton Chorale shall comply with infectious disease requirements of rehearsal or performance venues.