Messiah 2012 - A Great Experience

Messiah 2012

Our recent performance of Handel's Messiah was a great experience for all involved.  We enjoyed our collaboration with the Evanston Civic Orchestra, the soloists were wonderful, and the audience was very appreciative. 

Thanks to Allen for taking photos and video.

by Sara

Messiah Performance This Sunday, Dec. 16th

Wow!  This fall has gone by so fast.  The Chorus has had a great time rehearsing Messiah with Ryan North, and we're looking forward to our performance this Sunday.
 

G.F. Handel's Messiah

Sunday, Dec. 16th

6:00 p.m.

Davis Middle School

Free admission

Refreshments will be served following the program



It's a real treat for a chorus to sing accompanied by an orchestra, and we're excited to be working with the Evanston Civic Orchestra for this program.  We had our first combined rehearsal with them last week, and they are sounding great!

The chorus will sing several familiar songs, such as "And the Glory of the Lord" and "Hallelujah."  In addition, several soloists are lined up to perform:  Eric P., Todd B., April M., Clarissa C., Rebekah M., Bethany L., Jessica S., Crystal R. and Jonathan L.  The program will last a little over an hour.

If you aren't performing with us on Sunday, we hope you'll come listen and be inspired by the music and the message. 

by Sara

ECC Fall Program - Handel's Messiah

For its fall 2012 program, the Evanston Civic Chorus will join with the Evanston Civic Orchestra to perform Handel's Messiah on Sunday, December 16, 2012.  All community members are invited to join the Chorus for this event, even if you've never sung Messiah before. 

Rehearsals will be on Thursdays from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Davis Middle School, starting on September 20th.  Ryan North will direct the Chorus for this event.  You can read a little about him and find out more about the program, including solos to be auditioned, on the Evanston Messiah website.  Check the website often and sign up for posts by e-mail to get updated information as it becomes available.  I won't be posting any more Messiah-related information to the ECC website until performance time.

by Sara

Under the Lights of Broadway - March 27, 2012

On March 27, the Civic Chorus performed a variety of musical theater songs in their spring concert, Under the Lights of Broadway.  This was the program:

• Hello, Dolly!
• Any Dream Will Do
• Little Shop of Horrors
• All I Ask of You - Deb and Drew
• I Could Have Danced All Night - Clarissa
• The Song That Goes Like This - Aimee and Kirk
• They Call the Wind Maria
• Get Me to the Church on Time

At the end of "The Song That Goes Like This" I saw my life flash before my eyes when Kirk broke the goblet on the piano and the glass came flying.  Luckily it just missed. 

Kirk & Aimee - "The Song that Goes Like This"

Songs from musical theater are always a favorite, with the Chorus and the audience.  I really liked "They Call the Wind Maria."  Check out the video playlist and see what you think.

by Sara

ECC To Start Broadway Songs Soon

This break over the holidays has been nice, but I'm looking forward to the start
of the Spring Session!  We're going to be singing songs from musical theater again this year, for a concert titled "Under the Lights of Broadway," to be held in March.

We'll be singing songs from the following musicals:

• Hello Dolly
• Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
• Little Shop of Horrors
• The Music Man
• My Fair Lady
• Paint Your Wagon
• West Side Story

All community members are invited to come sing with us!  Rehearsals and registration begin on the last Wednesday in January.

Spring Session 2012

Rehearsals on Wednesdays, starting January 25th

7:00 - 8:00 ECC

8:00 - 8:30 Chamber Choir

EHS Choir Room, 103

Registration: $10.00

by Sara

Evanston Civic Orchestra Planning Messiah 2012

It might seem a little early to be thinking about a christmas concert, but mark your calendars now!  The Evanston Civic Orchestra Board is in the early planning stages of the 2012 production of Handel's Messiah.  The performance is scheduled for Sunday, December 16, 2012.  Ryan North will rehearse the choir again this year, and the whole community is invited to participate.  No experience is necessary.  Rehearsals will be on Thursdays from 6:00 - 8:00, starting in the fall.  Feel free to pass this along to your friends who might be interested in participating.

There aren't too many details about the performance solidified at this time, but you can check out the website to watch video and a slideshow of the 2010 performance.

by Sara