The Chorus

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.

 

The Conductor

 

Susan Mueller is in her 29^th 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.

 

 

 

Bartlesville Choral Society Welcomes New Singers

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.

Un-Sung Heroes

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. 

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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

 

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2010 - 2011 Concert Series

First Rehearsal and Auditions on August 30!

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