WINNER OF THE CHORUS AMERICA/ASCAP AWARD FOR ADVENTUROUS PROGRAMMING
WE ARE NOW TAKING A WELL-EARNED REST AFTER A LONG AND EVENTFUL SEASON (SEE BELOW!)
DETAILS TO COME SOON FOR OUR TENTH ANNIVERSARY YEAR
DETAILS TO COME SOON FOR OUR TENTH ANNIVERSARY YEAR
THIS SUMMER
AUGUST EAR-TRAINING BOOTCAMP WORKSHOPS AT BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED LEVELS
CHORAL CHAMELEON IN THE MEDIA IN 2017
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"In the weightless reading by the violinist Johnny Gandelsman, the violist William Frampton and the vocal ensemble Choral Chameleon , the music unfolded in contemplative beauty, with the juxtaposition of the instruments’ throaty individuality and the even-tempered coolness of the voices creating just enough tension to sustain interest." Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times
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"..stellar vocal ensemble Choral Chameleon" "Providing drama during the first half of the performance was a tension between Gandelsman’s muscular exertions and the cool, unblemished flow of Choral Chameleon’s singing." Steve Smith, The Log Journal.com
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Read the full review
"..stellar vocal ensemble Choral Chameleon" "Providing drama during the first half of the performance was a tension between Gandelsman’s muscular exertions and the cool, unblemished flow of Choral Chameleon’s singing." Steve Smith, The Log Journal.com
Read the full review
HIGHLIGHTS OF SEASON NINE: 2016-2017
In late June, The Ensemble presented the work of our Summer Institute students in composition and conducting at St Paul's Carroll Street, Brooklyn
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In June the Chorus finished their Season performing another Gauntlet for Sxip Shirey in Central Park, for Make Music New York
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In June - Chorus and Ensemble performed an eclectic program 'Around and Around' at Shapeshifter Lab in Brooklyn
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In April, the Ensemble performed 'Madrigal Opera' by Philip Glass at National Sawdust, stage directed by R.B. Schlather, music directed by Vince Peterson.
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In March, Ensemble & Chorus Presented 'Me (And All of You)' - a program of concerti for solo instruments & choir at Church of The Holy Apostles in Chelsea
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In February, The Ensemble wove their voices around sine waves with National Sawdust Artist-in-Residence Caroline Polachek
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In January, The Ensemble showcased 4 new operas for Opera America with Sonos Chamber Orchestra at The Town Hall
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In January, The Chorus became a musical installation at Sxip Shirey's album launch at National Sawdust
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In November the Chorus presented 'The Telephone Hour' at the studios of The Paul Taylor Company on the Lower East Side, Manhattan
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In September/October members of the Chorus and Ensemble played the role of a Temperance Choir in the award-winning 'Taylor Mac: A 24-Decade History of Popular Music' at St Ann's Warehouse
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CELEBRATING OUR 4TH COMPOSER-IN-RESIDENCE REX ISENBERG
You might recognize Rex from our Summer Institute faculty or as the composer of ''Messiahs False and True': the monumental choral work performed by The Cecilia Chorus of New York at our joint concert at The Church of the Holy Trinity back in March 2016.
Rex accepted the challenge of creating 3 new works for this season's highly diverse concert themes for both chorus and ensemble voices.
Click here to learn more about Rex and to read an interview with Vince Peterson about the partnership.
Rex accepted the challenge of creating 3 new works for this season's highly diverse concert themes for both chorus and ensemble voices.
Click here to learn more about Rex and to read an interview with Vince Peterson about the partnership.
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November 2016
A theatrical choral piece about the corrosive nature of gossip Performed by our Chorus at 'The Telephone Hour' |
March 2017
A jazz-inflected concerto for Piano and Chorus Performed by our Chorus and Ensemble at 'Me and All of You' |
Rex's 3rd piece, 'The Beautiful' was performed at 'Around and Around' on June 9 & 11 at Shapeshifter Lab in Brooklyn. We will have footage of it soon!
CHORAL CHAMELEON, INC.
Did you know that Choral Chameleon as a non-profit organization encompasses both small ensemble and larger chorus concert experiences as well as an annual Summer Institute for Composers & Conductors of Choral Music? Learn more about our mission.
Did you know that Choral Chameleon as a non-profit organization encompasses both small ensemble and larger chorus concert experiences as well as an annual Summer Institute for Composers & Conductors of Choral Music? Learn more about our mission.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SEASON TEN
Thank you to the hundreds of backers who helped us reach our goals in Season 9!
Why wait for our Fall Fundraising Campaign for our 10th Season. Help us to get a head start here!
Thank you to the hundreds of backers who helped us reach our goals in Season 9!
Why wait for our Fall Fundraising Campaign for our 10th Season. Help us to get a head start here!
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