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By Guest Columnist Elaine Krugman
GRIFFIN - Griffin Choral Arts, under the direction of Dr. Stephen J. Mulder, will present “A Choral Fiesta” on Thursday, May 5, at 7:30 pm at Griffin First United Methodist Church (1401 Maple Drive). The featured work, Three Mexican Folk Songs by David Conte, is accompanied by 2 violins, guitar, and string bass. The remaining selections, while not Mexican, present “fiesta” themes of eating, drinking, and dancing. In addition, our special guest guitarists William Hearn and Scott Plato will perform a set of dance tunes.
Tickets are $15 general admission (all ages) at the door or in advance in Griffin at Artistic Flowers and Gifts, Safehouse Coffee Roasters, and Griffin First United Methodist Church, in Barnesville at Goggans Florist, and in Zebulon at A Novel Experience bookstore.
Griffin Choral Arts is an auditioned, regional community chorus founded in 2007. The mission of Griffin Choral Arts is to bring “the best choral music to the community.”
For more information about Griffin Choral Arts call 888-SING1-88 or visit the GCA website: www.griffinchoralarts.org.
By Guest Columnist Jennifer Allen
GRIFFIN - As a teenager, I enjoyed classical music, a loved passed on to me by my piano teacher. As I matured and began to raise a family of my own, I began to drift from my musical roots and found myself spending less and less time enjoying good music.
As a first time attender of the Griffin Choral Arts series, I was very impressed when I recently attended "An Operatic Gala". It was my first musical concert in many years. I was looking forward to my reintroduction to fine music. I was not disappointed. (Favorite choruses from Bizet, Verdi, Donizetti, and Wagner and arias from Puccini and Dvorak are featured on this Masterworks program.)
The conductor strove to educate and introduce the audience to opera. I, along with many others in the audience, had never attended a live, full-length opera. This sampler concert, as you will, was a superb introduction.
The local talent was astounding and the music left me in awe and wanting to come back for more. I hope you will join me for some more fine music at the next concert on Cinco de Mayo!
The final concert of the season, “A CHORAL FIESTA,” will be presented on Thursday, May 5, (Cinco de Mayo!) at Griffin First United Methodist Church (1401 Maple Drive). The season concludes with choral music from around the world composed for celebrations.
For more information about Griffin Choral Arts call 888-SING1-88 or visit the GCA website: www.griffinchoralarts.org.
By Guest Columnist Elaine Krugman
GRIFFIN — The Griffin Choral Arts community chorus, under the direction of Dr. Stephen J. Mulder, will present AN OPERATIC GALA on Thursday, March 10, at 7:30 PM at The Griffin Auditorium (234 E. Taylor St). This concert features an evening of music from operas, operettas, and the musical theater, accompanied by a professional orchestra. Experience the beauty and the passion of this dramatic and expressive repertoire.
Favorite choruses from Bizet, Verdi, Donizetti, and Wagner and arias from Puccini and Dvorak are featured on this Masterworks program.
Tickets are $15 general admission (all ages) at the door or in advance in Griffin at Artistic Flowers and Gifts, Safehouse Coffee Roasters, and Griffin First United Methodist Church, in Barnesville at Goggans Florist, and in Zebulon at A Novel Experience bookstore.
Griffin Choral Arts is an auditioned, regional community chorus founded in 2007. The mission of Griffin Choral Arts is to bring “the best choral music to the community.”
For more information about Griffin Choral Arts call 888-SING1-88 or visit the GCA website: www.griffinchoralarts.org.
By Guest Columnist Elaine Krugman
GRIFFIN — Griffin Choral Arts, under the direction of Dr. Stephen J. Mulder, proudly announces the concert schedule for its ninth season, 2015–2016.
The season begins on Sunday afternoon, August 16, with a 3:00 p.m. concert presented by the 16-voice GCA Chamber Choir. The concert theme is ILLUMINATIONS: FROM DARKNESS INTO LIGHT” and features music by Herbert Howells, Morten Lauridsen, Camille Saint-Saens, and others. Tickets for this event will be available on August 1st.
The season for the full chorus begins with “AN AMERICAN CELEBRATION” at The Griffin Auditorium (234 E. Taylor St) on Thursday, October 22, at 7:30 p.m. Special guests The Carroll Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Terry Lowry, join the choir to present music celebrating our American heritage and our freedom.
“A JUBILANT CHRISTMAS” will be presented on Thursday evening, December 3, and again on Saturday afternoon at 4:00, December 5, at Griffin First Baptist Church (106 W. Taylor Street). Christmas with Griffin Choral Arts is a community tradition. Join us for a choral holiday celebration accompanied by organ, Macon’s Barrister Brass on Thursday night, and the Spalding High School Chorus (Brett Duncan, director) on Saturday afternoon. Join your voice with the choir for familiar Christmas carols and enjoy the spirit of the season! Get your tickets early to this popular holiday event!
Griffin Choral Arts continues the season with “AN OPERATIC GALA”, on Thursday, March 10, 2016, at The Griffin Auditorium (234 E. Taylor St). Performed with orchestra, this concert features arias and choruses from many beloved operas.
The final concert of the season, “A CHORAL FIESTA,” will be presented on Thursday, May 5, (Cinco de Mayo!) at Griffin First United Methodist Church (1401 Maple Drive). The season concludes with choral music from around the world composed for celebrations. Evening concerts begin at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $15 general admission at the door or in advance in Griffin at Safehouse Coffee Roasters and Artistic Flowers and Gifts; in Barnesville at Goggans Florist; in Zebulon at A Novel Experience bookstore; and in Thomaston at the TUAC Gallery.
Griffin Choral Arts is an auditioned, region community chorus. The mission of Griffin Choral Arts is to bring “the best choral music to the community.” For more information about Griffin Choral Arts call 888-SING1-88 or visit the GCA website: www.griffinchoralarts.org.