Bloomington Chamber Singers

1/21/12 (1-5pm): Auditions for soloists for Missa Solemnis

bcswebadmin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:22:10 +0000

Open auditions for the four solo roles in BCS’s April 21st performance of Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis will be held Saturday, January 21st at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church.

To select an audition time and for detailed information about the excerpts from the Mass that should be prepared for the audition, please click here.

Deadline for reserving a time slot for the auditions is 9AM Friday, January 20th.

1/17/12 (5:30-6:40pm): Auditions for chorus members for Missa Solemnis

bcswebadmin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:21:13 +0000

The Bloomington Chamber Singers will accept a limited number of experienced choral singers to join the group for the rehearsals and performance of their April 21st, 2012 performance of Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis. Interested singers can audition Tuesday evening, 1/17/12, from 5:30-6:40 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church*. Prospective members should have experience singing choral music, be able to follow a choral score, and have some familiarity with singing in Latin or another foreign language. Limited openings are currently available in each vocal section. Qualified singers will be invited to join the group for the preparation and performance of Missa Solemnis; singers interested in continuing as regular members of the chorus will be able to audition in the fall for available openings.

Auditions will be held on a first-come, first-served basis. During the brief audition, you will be asked to vocalize and to sight-read a simple hymn or chorale. Singers who are accepted should plan on remaining for the group’s regular Tuesday evening’s 7-9:30pm rehearsal. Regular dues will be waived for singers joining the group for this piece; all singers purchase their own scores (~$30).

BCS is a 501c non-profit corporation, owned and governed by its singer-members. Now in its 45th season, Bloomington Chamber Singers provides an opportunity for area singers, under the direction of a professional conductor, to perform a wide variety of choral music at a high level of musical excellence.

For additional information, browse this website, or contact Music Director Gerry Sousa at gerry@gsousa.com.

*Unitarian Universalist Church

2120 North Fee Lane

Bloomington, IN 47408

Christmas in Columbus

bcswebadmin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:15:22 +0000

In addition to our annual Messiah Sing, this year Bloomington Chamber Singers will be performing a free concert at 7pm on Sunday, December 18 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbus, IN. The concert program will include a selection of 17th-century Christmas motets, one of J.S. Bach’s most famous cantatas, “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme,” BWV 140, and James Whitbourn’s “Son of God Mass”, featuring Keegan White, saxophonist, and Greg Geehern, organist. We’ll also perform a number of carols and other traditional Christmas songs. Please join us!

Bloomington Chamber Singers Celebration and Diva Night to Honor Ted Jones

bcswebadmin — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:37:47 +0000

We will honor long-time singer and Bloomington Chamber Singers charter member Ted Jones at St. Mark’s Methodist Church on Friday, November 4th, at 7:00 p.m. Lots of good music, fun, and recognition of Ted for his 80-year journey, and his great work with us and other arts organizations. You are welcome. A reception will follow.

Show Your Support with Supper for Singers

bcswebadmin — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 23:52:13 +0000

Please download and print the certificate linked below. Support local business and art at the same time!

Thursday, November 17, 2011
Kirkwood Café

Beethoven: Missa Solemnis, op. 123

bcswebadmin — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:12:17 +0000

On April 21st, 2012, Bloomington Chamber Singers will present Ludwig van Beethoven’s masterpiece, his Missa Solemnis in D, op. 123. One of the pillars of Western choral-orchestral music, Missa Solemnis was composed at the end of Beethoven’s life, and is universally recognized as a work of extraordinary musical and spiritual importance. Music Director Gerald Sousa will lead the 80-voice choir, orchestra, and soloists.

Tickets for this event will be available beginning mid-February.

OPEN AUDITIONS FOR VOCAL SOLOISTS WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, JANUARY 21st, from 1-5pm at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. DETAILS AND ONLINE SIGN-UP CAN BE FOUND HERE.

BCS is accepting a limited number of qualified choral singers to join the group for the rehearsals and performance of this work. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings from 7-9:30pm. Interested singers should contact Music Director Gerry Sousa at gerry@gsousa.com.

Annual Community Messiah Sing

bcswebadmin — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:59:24 +0000

For over 20 years, this FREE Bloomington Christmas tradition draws hundreds of singers who come together to sing Part One and the “Hallelujah Chorus” of Handel’s beloved oratorio, Messiah. Conductor Gerald Sousa, now in his 23rd year as Music Director/Conductor of Bloomington Chamber Singers, will lead the combined singers and a chamber orchestra. Admission is free, but please bring a canned good to contribute towards a local food bank donation.

Peace On Earth: Music of the Season

bcswebadmin — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:48:31 +0000

In addition to our annual Messiah Sing, this year the Bloomington Chamber Singers will be performing Peace on Earth: Music of the Season, a concert including a selection of Christmas motets by the renowned 17th-century Italian composer Giovanni Gabrieli, one of J.S. Bach’s most famous cantatas, “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme,” BWV 140, James Whitbourn’s “Son of God Mass”, and Friede auf Erden (“Peace on Earth”), Arnold Schoenberg’s remarkable setting of the passionate essay on peace written by the Swiss poet Conrad Meyer. Joining BCS for our performance of Whitbourn’s “Son of God Mass” will be Keegan White, saxophonist, and Greg Geehern, organist.

General admission is $20.00. Advance tickets for the December 2, 2011 performance may be purchased from choir members or through Sunrise Box Office, in person at 114 E. Kirkwood Ave. (www.buskirkchumley.org 812-323-3020) and online.

Auditions for 2011/2012!

bcswebadmin — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:34:49 +0000

The Bloomington Chamber Singers will be holding auditions for the upcoming season this month, Tuesday, August 30th and on September 6th. Auditions will be held at the Universalist Unitarian Church on the north side of Bloomington (just off the bypass).

If you’re interested in singing with us you may come with a prepared piece or one may be provided for you.

Auditions will be held from 5:30 to 6:45 PM.

New CD release: Bach: St. Matthew Passion

bcswebadmin — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:35:09 +0000

On April 5, 2009, Bloomington Chamber Singers performed J.S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion in Ellettsville, Indiana.

We are now proud to announce the arrival of a professional 3-disc CD recording of that performance!

Cost: $20; Shipping charges may be added; however, there will also be opportunities to pick up ordered copies in person to avoid any additional cost. CDs will be available for purchase at our concert in Columbus, IN, on December 18, 2011.

Orders: If you would like to place an order, please print, complete and mail this order form to BCS (address is on the form), or email the information requested to bcs@chambersingers.info with “SMP order” in the subject line.

Digital Downloads: Please visit http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bloomingtonchambersinger. MP3s will also be available through iTunes and other sources in the coming weeks.