

A maximum of twelve choirs will be selected on a first-come, first served basis. Because Ypsilanti, Michigan is within easy driving distance from Indiana and Ohio, it is hoped that choirs from those states will elect to participate. Brandon Johnson, director, and CHIAROSCURO: A Community Men’s Chorus, Susan Matych-Hager, directorĭESCRIPTION: Male choirs of any type including church choirs, school choirs, community choirs and college/university choirs or male ensembles drawn from mixed choruses are encouraged to participate. Eugene Rogers, Director, University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club and Repertory and Resources Chair for Male Choirs for the ACDA Central DivisionĬo-hosts: The Eastern Michigan University Men’s Chorus, Dr. Your generosity is much appreciated.Clinician: Dr. Please support Vocális’ good work by making a gift to our first online campaign. Vocális singers are thrilled to be Buffalo’s ambassador at this internationally-renowned music festival. Vocális will sing at Southwark Cathedral (believed to be the oldest cathedral church building in London), the chapel of the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, and the Lady Chapel at Ely Cathedral. This summer Vocális will represent the United States at the Cambridge Summer Music Festival in England. Burritt established Vocális in 2002 with 20 singers who are music educators, church musicians, choral music devotees and other talented professionals with a passion for choral music performance. By day, he teaches music at Lewiston-Porter Central Schools where he conducts four choral groups. He has also appeared with the Indianapolis and Oregon symphonies, and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Burritt has performed with the Chautauqua, Portland, Memphis, Indianapolis, and Glimmerglass operas, and locally with Opera Sacra. James Burritt is the director and founder. Your gift to this online campaign makes extraordinary experiences like this possible.

While Vocális regularly collaborates with other musicians and groups, this opportunity to welcome a gifted contemporary composer to participate is very special. The renowned composer will be in residence to coach and inspire the choirs. The performance year ends in June with a unique collaboration: Vocális will be joined by string orchestra and the Hamburg High School Concert Choir in a performance of the music of Ola Gjeilo. In March, the performance welcomes the first days of spring with a vibrant choral kaleidoscope, featuring multi-culturally diverse compositions. The December concert at the Karpeles Manuscript Museum is a musical feast of sacred and secular selections, with an extended intermission to enjoy warm mulled beverages and festive treats. This season begins in October, with an evening of romantic choral music, including works from Brahms, Grieg and Bruckner. The combination of music and atmosphere is beguiling. Vocális performs in architecturally interesting and historic spaces throughout Western New York. Your gift will allow Vocális to support its 2014-15 season, and our mission to inspire, educate, and enlighten our audiences through intimate and moving concert experiences.

The Vocális Chamber Choir in Buffalo, NY is committed to performing great a cappella music of all eras, and to cultivating an awareness of the art of choral singing.
