The Brevard Chorale

A Message from the Director


Dear Brevard Chorale Members Past, Present and Future,

I am excited to be gearing up for my third year directing this fine group. Throughout this summer I have been meeting with our dedicated board of officers to plan an exciting year of performances. I’m sure you’re interested in what kind of music we’ll be performing. Our Winter Concert will include pieces by Pachelbel (Magnificat in G), Brahms, Holst, A Spiritual (Sweet Little Jesus Boy), A PDQ Bach piece for the Ensemble and two collections of Carols, one arranged by Robert Shaw and one arranged by John Rutter. As well as concentrating on performance, I plan to focus more on vocal technique to enable us all to sing more consistently and with ease. I am still in process of selecting the music for the spring, I can promise you it will be enjoyable to perform and hear.

Below is a schedule for the 2010 - 11 season:

Monday August 23rd 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Registration in Choir Room
Auditions for new members
Auditions for ensembles and solos

Monday August 30th 7:00 - 9:00

More Registration in Choir Room
Auditions for new members
Auditions for ensembles and solos

Monday September 6th No rehearsal (Labor Day)

Monday September 13th 7:00 - 9:00 First official rehearsal - attendance taken

Monday November 29th 6:00 - 9:00 Dress Rehearsal for Winter Concert

Tuesday November 30th 7:00 - 9:00 Winter Concert performance

Monday December 6th Winter Banquet

Saturday December 4th 7:00 - 9:00 Possible concert off site (tentative)

Monday January 10, 2011 7:00 - 9:00 First official rehearsal for Spring

Monday January 17th No rehearsal (Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday)

Monday March 28th No rehearsal (Spring Break)

Monday May 2nd 6:00 - 9:00 Dress Rehearsal for Spring concert

Tuesday May 3rd 7:00 - 9:00 Spring Concert performance

Saturday May 7th 7:00 - 9:00 Possible concert off site (tentative)

Monday May 9th End of Year Banquet

Last year we began before Labor Day only to discover a large number of our people not available until after the third rehearsal. This year we’re taking a lesson from Mark Maslin and using the first two meeting dates for the purpose of getting organizational tasks out of the way. Please plan to attend either the 23rd or the 30th for the purpose of:

Registering and paying your $25 fee (unless you are already registered for credit) Auditioning - if you are a new member
Auditioning for ensemble or solo work
Having your picture taken for our members handbook

Now, a word about our auditions. Members who sang last year need not audition. However, if you are a member returning after a hiatus, or a new member, I would like to have you participate in a very brief audition consisting of singing a line or two of a familiar tune such as “My Country ‘tis of Thee” or “America the Beautiful.” This will give me a chance to familiarize me with your voice. I may test your range if I deem it beneficial. That’s it unless you wish to audition for the ensemble or future solo work. If you fall into the latter category, I may have you sing a familiar round with 2 or three others and sight read a short exercise.

We look forward to seeing you on either the 23rd or 30th. If, for some reason, you can’t make it one of these nights, please come on the 13th of September for our first rehearsal. You may wish to email me (j32348@cfl.rr.com) if you will be available only on or after the 13th. Remember our attendance requirement of no more than 3 absences per term (attendance begins on Sept. 13th). Please recruit for us. Our purpose is to enjoy making beautiful music together. Last year our numbers grew from the previous year. Let’s do that again. I promise to work hard for you. The more the merrier (how’s that for original).

Sincerely,

Jim Boyles