

The Bartlesville Choral Society is a 70-voice Community Chorus that has been a vibrant part of the Northeast Oklahoma arts scene since 1976. The society presents 3 concerts a year, showcasing a wide variety of music from large classical works such as our bi-annual presentation of Handel’s Messiah to programs of shorter varied choral works to pops concerts.
Susan Mueller is in her 29th year as conductor of the Choral Society. A graduate of Oklahoma State and Southern Methodist Universities and a veteran choral educator. she has studied with master conductors Lloyd Pfautsch, Gregg Smith and Charles Bruffy.
To become a member of Bartlesville Choral Society singers must pass a simple audition that includes demonstrations of range, vocal tone, pitch memory and sightsinging abilities. Interested singers should contact Susan for an audition at 918-333-7870.

If you would like to be a supporter of the Bartlesville Choral Society, please contact Debbie Haskell at 918-338-2026 to become a season member or to make a gift. To volunteer service, please contact Fred Cook, 918-335-7969, board president.
2010-2011 Letter to Singers
Dear Singer:
“There are these rare moments when musicians together touch
something sweeter than they’ve ever found before in rehearsals or
performance, beyond the merely collaborative or technically
proficient, when their expression becomes as easy and graceful as
friendship or love.
This is when they give us a glimpse of what we might be, of our best
selves, and of an impossible world in which you give everything you
have to others, but lose nothing of yourself.
Out in the real world there exist detailed plans, visionary
projects for peaceful realms, all conflicts resolved, happiness for
everyone, forever – mirages for which people are prepared to die and
kill…But only in music, and only on rare occasions, does the curtain
actually lift on this dream of community, and it’s tantalizingly
conjured, before fading away with the last notes.” – Ian MacEwan
How lucky we are to get to experience those moments!
Are you ready for this season?
I know I am!
August 30 –
Open Rehearsal in Community Hall at the community center.
We’ll meet and greet, sing a little and enjoy cookies and
each other’s company.
Feel free to bring your family and encourage new singers to arrive
at 6:15 for an easy audition.
September 5 –
Labor Day (no rehearsal)
September 12 –
Rehearsals resume at BHS
November 6 –
Gilbert
and Sullivan Concert with Opera A La Carte, 7:30, BCC auditorium.
Reception following
November 19-21
–
Joseph
and Our Amazing Musicians – choral festival with Joseph Martin.
For information, e-mail Susan at
sgemueller@aol.com
December 5 –
Carols and Lullabies Christmas concert with special guests, The
Bartlesville Mid-High Choir, 2:00 at the community center
January 10 –
Rehearsals resume after holiday break
April 3 –
Gods, Monsters and Heroes concert, 2:00 at the community center
April 9
–
The Defiant Requiem – Verdi Requiem, 8:00 at the PACE in Tulsa
May 14 –
Beatles concert with the Bartlesville Symphony (we don’t have all
the details on this yet, but save the date!)
As you can see, the year ahead is a VERY full one.
Take the pledge now to be a part of every concert and most
every rehearsal. After
all, how many of those rare moments do you want to miss!!?
Can’t wait to see you,
Susan
2010 - 2011 Concert Series
First Rehearsal and Auditions on August 30!
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