Cheektowaga Community Chorus
P.O. Box 914, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Andrea Shurtliffe, Music Director
(716) 656-0725
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Cheektowaga Community Chorus P.O. Box 914, Cheektowaga, NY 14225 Andrea Shurtliffe, Music Director (716) 656-0725
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Masterworks a la Carte A Fall "Masterworks a la Carte" entitled "The Magnificence of Bach" has been rescheduled for February 10th, 2008 at 3:00 PM at Deerhurst Presbyterian Church, 257 Deerhurst Park Blvd. at Colvin Blvd. in Kenmore, NY. The choir at Deerhurst Presbyterian Church is co-sponsoring the event with the Cheektowaga Community Chorus. "Masterworks a la Carte" creates an opportunity for musicians to come together and experience the joy of performing masterworks in a short time. Bach's Magnificat and Cantata 140, Sleepers Wake will be rehearsed beginning Saturday, January 19th, 2008 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm at the Deerhurst Presbyterian Church. Keenan-Takagi, who will conduct, teaches at Canisius College, is the former Music Director of the Cheektowaga Community Chorus, and is founder and former Director of Freudig Singers of WNY. Lori Abbott is organist and Choir Director at Deerhurst Presbyterian Church and a noted pianist and piano teacher. All singers and instrumentalists are invited to participate. Singers should bring their own scores or call ahead to borrow a copy at (716) 832-2226 or email keentakagi@aol.com . Instrumentalists should call Judy Hirsch at (716) 834-2738 or email at JudyHirsch@earthlink.net . A modest fee will be collected to underwrite expenses. For more information contact Kathleen Keenan-Takagi at (716) 832-2226. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For over forty years, the Cheektowaga Community Chorus has brought harmony and inspiration to the greater Cheektowaga community. The Chorus presents three major concerts per year, and participates in civic and community activities such as "Masterworks ala Carte", a Heritage Gospel Celebration and "Handel on Hunger", which are collaborations with other choirs. Outreach to both youth and senior citizens is a major focus of the group, performing with schools such as Cheektowaga Central High School and Union East Elementary School; and for the senior citizen's "Spirit of Sharing Dinner." Six years ago a summer Music Camp was developed, which is open to children in Erie County. It is held at the Alexander Community Center in Cheektowaga. In recognition of its commitment to youth, the Chorus received the 2006 Organization Service to Youth Award presented annually by the Cheektowaga Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Services. This past season the Chorus again performed with the Cheektowaga Symphony joining voices for the first time with the Festival Chorus. The Chorus enjoys support from the Town of Cheektowaga, The Target Stores Community Grants, The Arts Council in Buffalo and Erie County, and the Cheektowaga Patriotic Commission. The Cheektowaga Community Chorus is a member of the Arts Council in Buffalo and Erie County as well as Chorus America. For more information,
write to Cheektowaga_chorus@yahoo.com -------------------------------------------------------------------- The Cheektowaga Community Chorus is a four-part mixed chorus that seeks to combine the enthusiasm and dedication of volunteer singers with high artistic standards. Singers need not reside in Cheektowaga. Rehearsals are held on Mondays at the Cheektowaga Central High School, 3600 Union Rd. from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. For more information call 656-0725. Come listen, sing, play, and ENJOY the magic of music!-------------------------------------------------------------------
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10/02/07
