WINNER OF THE CHORUS AMERICA/ASCAP AWARD FOR ADVENTUROUS PROGRAMMING.
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CELEBRATING TEN YEARS WITH A RESIDENCY AT NATIONAL SAWDUST
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We're delighted to be able to share the news that National Sawdust in Williamsburg will continue to provide a home for Choral Chameleon during the 2017-2018 Season.
Last year, we collaborated with 3 of their resident Artists/Curators and we are honored to have been invited to join their ranks this year. The Ensemble will be presenting two programs, in February and June, as part of Sawdust's new 'Classical Sundays' series and the Chorus will be once again collaborating with Sxip Shirey at Ferus Festival in January. To read all about National Sawdust's exciting new Season and the other Artists slated, click here for the Season Announcement article in The Log Journal. |
THIS SUMMER
EAR-TRAINING BOOTCAMP: AUGUST 21 - SEPTEMBER 1
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CHORUS AUDITIONS
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Want to sing with Choral Chameleon's Chorus? Join us as we celebrate our company's 10th Season and the Chorus' 5th! We are always looking for fun-loving and fearless volunteer musicians to enrich our community. Auditioning all voice parts on Friday August 18th & Thursday September 7th. |
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 now!
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 now!
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