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Mission Statement
The Salt Lake Children's Choir was established in the fall of 1979 in
order to extend the community's already rich musical heritage into the
area of fine choral singing by children--long a highly cherished art
form in many cultural centers of the world. Combining the inherent
beauty of carefully guided young voices with the world's outstanding
vocal literature, the choir strives each year to be an increasingly
influential and worthy example of the children's choral art and a
source of rich aesthetic experiences for audience and singer alike.
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Auditions:
The Salt lake Children's Choir choir is now scheduling new-member
auditions for the 2010-2011 season. Auditions are open to talented
musicians from 9 through 15 years of age (some instrumental background
is helpful but not required). The choir emphasizes correct vocal
development and outstanding vocal literature, performs in the area's
premier concert settings and is heard on classical radio broadcasts.
Members of the choir will join selected young Utah instrumentalists
and dancers in a major two-week tour to China in the spring of 2011.
Those interested iin the coming auditions are invited to call 801-537-1412.
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30th Anniversary Concert:
The Salt Lake Children's Choir turned 30 this year and will present a gala 30th Anniversary Concert Saturday, May 15 at 7:30 PM in Salt Lake City's Abravanel Hall.
Directed by the choir's founder, Ralph B. Woodward, the concert, entitled "Another Spring," will be a true "excursion"--both into the rich classical repertoire which has characterized the choir's concerts over the years and also into the fascinating world of ethnic music--of which the choir has long been a major exponent. Among several favorite classical pieces with which the choir has been identified and which the audience will recognize will be Schubert's "To Music," and Brahms' "My Heart Is in Bloom" (added to the classical segment will also be the hauntingly beautiful but rarely heard "Nightingale"--also by Brahms). Areas across the globe to be surveyed in this varied program are France, Wales, Slovakia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Namibia, Venezuela, and the Andes Region. Original compositions by the director to be heard include "Laudate Dominum," "Alpine Greeting," "Blue Ridge Fancy," "Alleluia Hispana," "Canto de Zampona" and the calypso, "Down by the Seashore."
Noted accordionist and jazz pianist extraordinaire Steve Keen will be featured with the choir in two international songs and also the American standard, "On the Sunny Side of the Street" and outstanding world music performer Dave Peterson will accompany the choir on both the Venezuelan "cuatro" the Andean "charango."
The evening will conclude with a combined choir of current members and alumni singing the choir's traditional "A Day in Spring."
All seats are $10 ($6 students) and tickets are available at ArtTix locations, from choir members, and at Day Murray music. Admission is open to those over 6 years of age.
For further information call (801) 537-1412.
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Christmas Concert Broadcast:
The 2008 Cathedral Christmas Concert will be rebroadcast on KBYU-FM Radio (89.1) on the following dates and times:
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 @ 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 24, 2009 @ 3:00 p.m.
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Cathedral Christmas Concerts:
Saturday, December 5, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 6, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m.
Cathedral of the Madeleine
331 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT
(Audience participation.)
The program will feature works by Palestrina, Vivaldi, and other early masters---as well as "What Child Is This?" "Low, How a Rose E'er Blooming," "Bring a Torch," and other familiar and lesser-known carols from many lands. Also heard will be works by Robert Leaf and Stephen Paulus and two new compositions by the choirs' director. Audience and choir will join in several carol favorites at the concert's conclusion.
Accompanists will be harpist Lisa Rytting and organist Ken Udy.
Ticket information:
The public is invited at no charge.
Admission is limited to those over 6 years of age.
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Auditions:
The Salt Lake Children's Choir holds general auditions in early August (for boys and girls ages 8-15). There are a few mid-season openings. Those interested should call 537-1412 in early January, 2010. (The choir will give a gala 30th Anniversary concert in Abravanel Hall in May.)
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New Christmas CD - Noël:
The music is taken from live recordings in the Cathedral of the
Madeleine
The CD is available in select stores.
For additional information please call 801-537-1412.
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