A mixed vocal choral group
We had a fabulous final rehearsal last night and we are ready sing for you this weekend!
Tickets for sale at the door, cash or check and snacks will be available for purchase at intermission. We can’t wait to see you there!
Meet Linda Evans Manuilow. Linda began directing the chorale in the fall of 2017 when it was offered as a Community Education class at the Santa Rosa Junior College. After returning to in person classes post COVID-19, SRJC needed to take a minimum two semester break to reassess its Community Education program leaving the chorale without a home. Linda worked tirelessly to create a group that formed a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization now known as The Petaluma Chorale. This session’s concerts will be the first on our own and we could not have done it without her dedication and direction.
Linda has an undergraduate degree in Music Education from Asbury University, and a master’s degree in Vocal Pedagogy from Oakland University, as well as post-master’s degree training from Westminster Choir College in conducting, choral technique and choral literature.
Linda has taught all levels of vocal music, and is currently working with individuals and at local high schools in addition to the chorale. She is enthusiastic and passionate about her work and is looking forward to expanding the chorale’s reach into our community.
Only two rehearsals left until The Petaluma Chorale presents its spring concert series.
Please join us May 19 or (and?) 20 and we’ll sing for you songs of love, longing and laughter.
Tickets available at the door—refreshments available for purchase during intermission.
Rehearsals are well under way and we’re getting ready to perform very soon. We look forward to seeing you there!
Did you know that the theme song to The Pink Panther has words? Join us May 19 and 20 and we’ll sing them for you.
Da dum, da dum. Da dum. Da dum, da dum, da dum, da dum, da duuuuuuuuuuum! (you sang that didn’t you?)
Meet Miles McKenzie. Miles is our superb Collaborative Pianist. His knowledge of music and contributions to our group are a great benefit to all of us. And when we sing a capella in concert he sings along with us filling in where his rich lovely voice is needed most. We can’t wait for you to see him in action in May. www.milesmckenzie.com
Rehearsals are underway for the 2023 Spring session and we are so excited.
This session we will sing for you a song in Swahili! Baba Yetu, an adaptation of The Lord’s Prayer, is a Grammy Award winning piece and is the first music composed for a video game (Civilization IV) to be nominated and win. We can’t wait to share it with you, we hope you’ll love it as much as we do.
Baba Yetu | Swahili adaption of The Lord’s Prayer by Chris Kiagiri | Music by Christopher Tin
Spring 2023 session rehearsals begin on Tuesday, January 24 at 7:00 pm in Cram Hall, 530 C Street, Petaluma, on the campus of St. John’s Episcopal Church.
Performances are Friday, May 19, 2023 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 3:00 pm.
Auditions are required for new singers and returning singers who haven’t performed with the group for two years or more.
To schedule a simple audition, contact Linda Evans Manuilow at linda@thepetalumachorale.com.
Tuition for the spring term is $164, payable to The Petaluma Chorale.
We just finished our 2022 Fall Session. We had an amazing time performing our Brightest and Best Holiday Concert for you and hope that you enjoyed it. We can’t wait to see you in the Spring!
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