The Western New York Chorale is the area's oldest vocal chamber ensemble specializing in Early Music (13th to 16th centuries).
The Western New York Chorale, Herbert Tinney, Music Director, strives for excellence in historically-informed performance of a varied repertoire of "holie and worldlie" choral music. The Chorale also distinguishes itself by searching out "hidden treasures", most recently Renaissance and Baroque music from the New World, and little known music from Western New York's rich and colorful history. Inquiries are invited, from singers and others.
Concerts May 2009
JUBILATE!
Sing & Rejoice before God!
Medieval & Renaissance Choral Music…
Pedro Bermúdez, 1558-1605 – Missa de Bomba a 4
A parody Mass based on the melodies of the popular secular
madrigal, La Bomba , by Mateo Flecha the Elder, 1481-1553
Other works by…
Hassler, Hildegard, Lassus, Rossi, Tye, Viadana,
& Weelkes; and an early plainsong Te Deum
Friday, 15 May, 7:30 pm • FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
9 Paine Street at Rte 20A • East Aurora, NY 14052
Sunday, 17 May, 3:30 pm • BUFFALO RELIGIOUS ARTS CENTER
(formerly St Francis Xavier R C Church)
157 East Street (Black Rock) • Buffalo, NY 14207
Tuesday, 19 May, 8:00 pm • PARKSIDE LUTHERAN CHURCH
2 Wallace Avenue • Buffalo, NY 14214
Suggested Donation at the Door: $10 ($7, seniors & students)
children under 12, free
CALL FOR SINGERS
During January and February, interested singers are invited to "sit in" for one or more rehearsals (music is provided). If, from that experience, they would like to become a member, the audition process is:
- a voice test, for range and quality (will it "fit" within our sound)
- an ear test (picking notes out of chords and singing them back; a 'good ear' can help offset lesser reading skills)
- a graduated music reading test (to determine reading level)
- singing a familiar song (e.g., a hymn, carol, etc).
- NO prepared solo is required.
These tests provide an indication of whether or not a prospective singer can learn to do what we do.
We strongly believe that a broad variety of community choral ensembles is a vital factor in enriching a community's quality of life. We also believe that the experience of singing in a smaller ensemble like the Chorale can benefit another choral group of which the singer is a member.
The Chorale rehearses on Tuesday evenings, from 7:30 - 10 o'clock, in:
Amherst Community Church (Choir Room)
77 Washington Highway
Snyder
(Washington Highway runs south off of Main Street, across from Daemen College. Parking, and entrance, behind the church. Choir Room, 2nd floor: up stairs to the left; at top, left through double doors; Choir Room door on right.)
For full information contact:
E-Mail: info@WNYChorale.org
V-Mail: (716) 566-1177
The Western New York Chorale
P.O Box 538
Buffalo, NY 14207
Voice Mail: 716.566-1177
www.WNYChorale.org
www.myspace.com/WesternNewYorkChorale
E-mail: info@WNYChorale.org
Western New York chorale is a non profit organization.
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