Memorial Day - May 31, 2010

As it has for the past 2 years, the Evanston Civic Chorus sang at the Memorial Day Community Observance. However, instead of taking place at the County Complex, it was held in the Roundhouse so a larger audience could participate. And it was a pretty good crowd.

In addition to some a cappella prelude music which we pulled from our recent May Concert, we sang our traditional Memorial Day set:

• The Star-Spangled Banner
• Salute to the Armed Forces
• God Bless America

More Pictures

Two years ago the ceremony was planned for outside the County Complex, but at the last minute it was moved inside because of rain. There wasn't a convenient place for the Chorus to stand by the makeshift stage, so we sang up in the balcony. Apparently there were good reviews, so the next year they scheduled us for the balcony again. This year there wasn't a very convenient balcony in the Roundhouse, so they put us on the staircase. Let's just say it was an interesting experience. It was difficult for one end of the Chorus to hear the other end. And visually, it looked a little odd. But we had a good showing, and we sounded great. We'll see where they put us next year.

by Sara

Grand Night for Singing - May 20, 2010

The Civic Chorus recently had "A Grand Night For Singing" as they performed their spring concert on May 20th.  The chorus opened the concert with three verses of the "Star-Spangled Banner."  Many audience members had never heard more than the first verse, making it a unique beginning to an eclectic concert featuring several solos/duets in addition to the chorus songs.

This was the program:

• Star-Spangled Banner (3 verses)
• How Can I Keep From Singing?
• In Pride of May
• Stormy Weather (vocal solo, Nelle Taggart)
• First Arabesque (piano solo, Sara Maisey)
• Shenandoah
• Let Me Call You Sweetheart
• It's a Grand Night For Singing
• Edelweiss (vocal solo, Christine Hinckley)
• Dream a Little Dream of Me (vocal solo, Kirk Young)
• Pineapple Rag (piano duet, Sara Maisey and Nelle Taggart)
• You Are the New Day
• Wyoming

For the first time, the chorus performed in the Evanston High School choir room.  It turned out to be the right size for our audience.  With the mirrors at the front of the room it made for some interesting videos and photos as the audience appears to be behind the performers!  For the piano performances it was fun to watch the hands in the reflection.

by Sara

Spring Concert Date Set

A date has been set for our spring concert.

Thursday, May 20, 2010
7:00 p.m.
EHS Choir Room

The Chorus will sing songs of spring. Members of the Chorus will also perform as soloists and in small ensembles.

Bring your family and friends. Refreshments will be served!