Everett Chorale hits the holidays

December 4, 2009 - Everett Herald

The Everett Chorale will present its 2009 holiday concert, "Merrily Ring the Christmas Songs," at two performances this weekend. (Read the full story here...)

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Everett Chorale to Ring in the Christmas Season

November 10, 2009

Snohomish County’s 90-plus premier vocal choral ensemble, the Everett Chorale, will perform Saint-Saëns's Christmas Oratorio and a selection of bell-themed holiday favorites for this year's ever-popular holiday concerts, Merrily Ring the Christmas Songs, at the Everett Performing Arts Center on December 5 at 7:30 p.m. and December 6 at 3 p.m.

Saint-Saëns' Christmas Oratorio (Oratorio de Noël) was written in 1858 when he was just 23. The Oratorio opening prelude sets the scene for the Christmas story: its lilting pastoral quality creates images of the shepherds tending their flocks in the fields. In the remaining movements, vocal soloists represent different characters, such as the narrator of the story, while the chorus represents a multitude of angels. The final movement of the piece, which follows the tradition of French Christmas songs, is a virtual hymn of praise of all creation in the presence of God. The Chorale’s performance of this classic Christmas Oratorio will include solos by members of the choir.

The second half of the concert will feature traditional holiday favorites and a handbell choir. Pieces include Sleigh Ride, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Over the River and Through the Woods, and an arrangement of Jingle Bells by Ray Charles.

See our tickets page for purchasing information or call the Everett Performing Arts Center (EPAC) at 425-257-8600 or toll free 1-888-257-3722 or visit the box office at 2710 Wetmore Avenue in downtown Everett between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Ticket prices are: Adult $16 and Senior/Student/Military $14. Special discounts for groups of 10 or more are available. Contact us at info@everettchoralenull.org for event details.

The Everett Chorale is comprised of singers from Everett and surrounding communities. In addition to performances at EPAC, the Chorale will sing the U.S. and Canadian national anthems at the November 18 Silvertips hockey game, at the Festival of Trees (December 2 at Comcast Arena), and on the Argosy Christmas Ship (December 7 from Edmonds to Richmond Beach). On March 14, the Chorale will perform Mozart’s Requiem in Seattle’s Benaroya Hall.

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Everett Chorale Announces
2009-10 Concert Season

June 1, 2009

The Everett Chorale is excited to announce the 2009-10 concert season and performance line-up:

• November 18 National anthems at Silvertips hockey game (Everett)
• December 2 Festival of Trees (Everett)
• December 5 & 6 "Merrily Ring The Christmas Songs" (Everett Performing Arts Center)
• December 7 Argosy Christmas Ship (Edmonds)
• January 16 National anthems at Silvertips hockey game (Everett)
• February 21 Broadway Sing-Along Fundraiser (PUD Auditorium)
• March 14 Mozart's Requiem at Benaroya Hall (Seattle)
• April 11 "Beautiful Dreamers: Songs by American Composers" (Everett Performing Arts Center)
• June 6 "Favorite Songs from the Silver Screen" (Everett Performing Arts Center)

For details and tickets, check out our concerts page or download a 2009-10 Season Brochure (requires Adobe Acrobat).

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Everett Chorale Summer Concert Takes You Up, Up, and Away!

April 10, 2009

News Release

In their final concerts for the 2008-09 season, the 75-plus community choral ensemble Everett Chorale takes the stage with their summer concerts, Up, Up, and Away: A Musical Trip Around the U.S. featuring American Folk and Popular Music June 6 at 7:30 p.m. and June 7 at 3 p.m.

The summer concerts bring music from different eras and areas of the U.S., including pieces from popular musicals such as Show Boat and compositions by well-loved singer/songwriters such as John Denver.

See our tickets page for purchasing information or call the Everett Performing Arts Center (EPAC) at 425-257-8600 or toll free 1-888-257-3722 or visit the box office at 2710 Wetmore Avenue in downtown Everett between 11 AM and 7 PM Tuesday through Saturday. Ticket prices are: Adult $16 and Senior/Student/Military $14. Special discounts for groups of 10 or more are available.

The Everett Chorale is Snohomish County's premiere vocal ensemble, comprised of more than 75 singers from Everett and the surrounding area.

Membership in the Everett Chorale is open to all interested singers with previous choral singing experience. Contact info@everettchoralenull.org for audition information.