The Pasadena Chorale is happy to announce its 2024-2025 live performance season. This expansive yr options a rare lineup of performances that spotlight the richness of American choral music and showcase the abilities of its 90-member ensemble.
The season introduces the brand new SUNDAY SERIES, a set of intimate live shows at Altadena Group Church. The sequence contains a choose group of 24 singers from the Chorale. Moreover, the total Chorale will likely be showcased within the WEDNESDAY SERIES. It’s going to consist of 4 main live shows that remember the range and vibrancy of American choral traditions. The Pasadena Chorale’s 2024-2025 season will open with the primary efficiency in its SUNDAY SERIES, Sonic Bloom, on Sept. 8, 4pm at Altadena Group Church.
“The Pasadena Chorale is rising, and which means extra live performance choices and choices. Should you haven’t heard the Pasadena Chorale, there’s so much to find this yr, ” stated Founding Inventive & Govt Director Jeffrey Bernstein. “We’re proud to supply so many choral experiences without charge to the group.”
2024-2025 SEASON – TWO CONCERT SERIES
SUNDAY SERIES: 24 Voices, Intimate Acoustics:
• Sonic Bloom | Sep 8, 2024
4pm, Altadena Group Church
A showcase of luxurious vocal harmonies that includes works by Ysaye Barnwell, Samuel Barber, Elaine Hagenberg, and the premiere of Jeffrey Bernstein’s “Sinfonietta.”
• Twilight of the 12 months | Dec 14 & 15, 2024
Sat 7:30pm & Solar 4pm, Altadena Group Church
Luscious choral music of the season.
• Rebirth | Mar 9, 2025
4pm, Altadena Group Church
An inspiring afternoon of chic Renaissance choral music.
WEDNESDAY SERIES: Celebrating American Composers
Providing a deep exploration of American choral music, highlighting works by each well-known and rising composers. The season will showcase the range and evolution of the American choral custom, bringing to the forefront the voices of celebrated composers like Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein, alongside the revolutionary contributions of lesser-known abilities.
• The Gentle of Hope Returning | Dec 4, 2024
7:30pm, First United Methodist Church Pasadena
Shawn Kirchner’s American oratorio with the composer on the piano.
• Sing America, Half One: I, Too | Feb 12, 2025
7:30pm, First United Methodist Church Pasadena
Exploring the American choral traditions with works by Jen Wang, Florence Value and Margaret Bonds.
• Listening to the Future | (Saturday) Might 10, 2025
7pm, Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church
Showcasing new works composed by Pasadena space highschool college students, mentored by composer and Pasadena Chorale singing member Jen Wang.
• Sing America, Half Two: E Pluribus Unum | Jun 11, 2025
7:30pm, First United Methodist Church Pasadena
A grand finale that includes works by Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, Randall Thompson, and numerous voices from right now’s era of American composers.
The Pasadena Chorale, based in 2009 by Jeffrey Bernstein, continues its mission to supply high-quality choral music and academic packages to the Pasadena group. The Chorale’s dedication to accessibility is clear in its “Hear First, Then Give” initiative, making certain all performances are free and open to the general public.
The Excessive Notes, Pasadena Chorale’s center college choir, returns for its second season and can carry out alongside the Chorale in Shawn Kirchner’s The Gentle of Hope Returning. This group has shortly develop into a group favourite, receiving a second yr of funding from the Pasadena Group Basis Arts & Tradition Grant after an exceptional inaugural yr.
Be part of the Pasadena Chorale in celebrating this milestone yr with a season full of gorgeous choral music and unforgettable performances. For extra data, please go to the Chorale’s new web site at pasadenachorale.org.
ABOUT THE PASADENA CHORALE
Based by Jeffrey Bernstein in 2009, the Pasadena Chorale is an auditioned group refrain presenting inexpensive high-quality choral live shows and academic packages to the better Pasadena Group.
Throughout its dozen years of service to the group, the Chorale has offered over 100 performances and loved collaborations with the Pasadena Playhouse, MUSE/IQUE, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, and the Gamble Home. In 2017 the Pasadena Chorale was awarded second place within the American Prize in Choral Efficiency.
The Chorale additionally presents a strong schooling program without charge to collaborating college students. Every year, via its distinctive Listening To The Future challenge, the Chorale pairs native highschool composers with knowledgeable composer mentor for a yr of research. On the finish of the yr the Chorale presents a live performance of the music composed by these college students.
The Pasadena Chorale is the proud recipient of assist from the Los Angeles County Arts Fee, The Pasadena Group Basis and the Metropolis of Pasadena. All the Pasadena Chorale’s common live shows are provided on a “Hear First, Then Give” foundation, making certain that each one can attend, and inspiring the beneficiant assist of those that are ready.
The mission of the Pasadena Chorale is to create choral music that educates, uplifts and conjures up as many individuals as doable.
Picture comprised of pictures taken by Luis Luque, Luque Images
