2010-2011 Buffalo Sings! Community Concert Series
The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus embarks on its seventy-fourth season this year, opening with its Bach Festival, October 17. The Chorus will continue its new concert series Buffalo Sings! Community Concerts alongside its guest appearances with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Under the direction of its Music Director Doreen Rao, the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus is dedicated to integrating artistry, music education, and community service through singing.
BUFFALO SINGS! Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus Community Concert Series
- Doreen Rao, Music Director and Conductor
- Susan Schuman, Principal Accompanist
Download our 2010-2011 Brochure Here
Bach Festival Concert
Sunday, October 17, 2010 - 7:00pm
Buffalo
Philharmonic Chorus
Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Doreen Rao, Conductor
St. Louis R.C. Church, Buffalo, NY (Corner Main and Edward)
The 2010-2011 season opener features the choral genius of J.S. Bach in an interactive concert lecture and performance conducted by Music Director Doreen Rao. The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus is joined by members of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in the performance of Bach’s Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243, complemented by Mendelssohn Christus (Part I) and Vasks' Dona Nobis Pacem.
Get closer to the music of Bach during this uniquely interactive and spectacular evening.
Single ticket: $20
Online purchases now until Friday, October 15th will be at Will Call at the Main Street Entrance of St. Louis RC Church
This performance sponsored by:
Listen to Doreen Rao's Interview with WNED.
Sing-Along Messiah
Monday,
November 29, 2010 - 7:30pm
Doreen Rao, Conductor
St. Stephen's Church,
Grand Island
Join the Chorus and soloists for the “not to be missed” opportunity to SING Handel’s Messiah. Fill St. Stephen's with the joyful sounds of "For Unto Us A Child is Born" and the "Hallelujah" chorus. A free-will offering will be accepted at the door, along with a non-perishable food offering for the Grand Island Neighbors' Foundation.
Download Messiah Sing-Along Registration Form Here.
Messiah In-Concert
Sunday, December 5, 2010 - 7:30pm
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
Buffalo
Philharmonic Orchestra
Doreen Rao, Conductor
Soloists: Claire de Sévigné, Natalia Kojanova, Andrew Haji, Andrew Love
Our Lady of Victory
Basilica, Lackawanna
Pick up your tickets on 12/5 starting at 6:30pm at Will Call in the front foyer of Our Lady of Victory.
Celebrate the joy of the season with the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, BPO chamber musicians, and soloists in a performance of Handel’s Messiah in the beauty of Our Lady of Victory Basilica. Make this concert a holiday tradition. Early ticket purchase recommended.
SOLD OUT! NO TICKETS AVAILABLE.
Sponsored by:
All American Mosaic--America’s Folksong Traditions with Nick
Page
Amherst Middle School,
55 Kings Highway
Saturday,
February 5, 2011
Workshop 10:00 am
Learn, explore, and participate in those musical traditions that are truly
All-American! This season the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus features diverse
American folksong traditions in a Workshop for choral singers, directors and
educators led by American song leader, author and composer, Nick Page
Family Sing-Along 3:00 pm
Nick Page, American Song Leader
Bring the children for a Family Sing-Along Concert. Join the Chorus for an
afternoon of active participation with Nick Page, a protégé of Pete Seeger.
Family package / 4 tickets @ $20 (adult must accompany children)
Single Adult: $10
Single Child: $5
Purchase tickets at the door before the sing-along.
Made in America - Choral Spectacular
Sunday,
April 10, 2011 - 2:30pm
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
Amherst Bel Canto Choir
Buffalo Philharmonic
Orchestra
Doreen Rao, Conductor
Kleinhans Music Hall
More people in America participate as singers in choruses than in any other performing art! The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra celebrate America's extraordinary choral heritage, highlighting the artistic genius of distinguished American composers Leonard Bernstein, Samuel Barber, Aaron Copland, and Charles Ives. Enjoy the familiar, exciting music of these Americans!
Single tickets: $30, $40 & $50
Purchase tickets through the Buffalo Philharmonic site
The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus is an accomplished symphonic choir representing a diverse and multi-generational membership of dedicated vocal musicians. As an independent, non-profit organization, the BPChorus produces an annual concert series and enjoys frequent guest artist collaborations with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
The Chorus appears at various locations throughout Western New York including Kleinhans, Artpark, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo Museum of Science, Our Lady of Victory Basilica, and the Chautauqua Institution.
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
P.O. Box 176
Buffalo, NY 14207
716.833.6642
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