CAMERATA SINGERS - Bringing exceptional choral music to California's Central Coast for more than twenty-five years......have you heard us lately?
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Camerata Singers of Monterey County
Post Office Box 428
Salinas, California 93902
831.642.2701
Our May concert series, “Duruflé Requiem” Our May program was based on Chant, the earliest western music, preserved by monks and nuns either in monasteries and universities. Throughout history many composers have taken original lines of chant and woven them into beautiful motets. ”It is inspiring to hear a high caliber of singers who devote their time and effort for the sake of beautiful music. And the Duruflé Requiem is one of the most beautiful choral pieces ever written. Well done, Mr. Koza!“ Read the rest of Roben McKee Williams' review on Lyn Bronson's “Peninsula Reviews” here. Sorry you missed us? We are too, but follow this link to a youtube version of Bogoroditse Devo arranged by our own Jefferson DeMarco.
What did our audience think about the second installment of Koza's tenth anniversary season, featuring our our last concert “For the Masses”? ”After the rousing concert opening, the ensemble gave us one of the loveliest renditions of Mozart's haunting Ave Verum Corpus I have ever heard - They absolutely David Gordon, for Peninsula Reviews Click here to visit Lyn Bronson's Peninsula Reviews Please check back often for more information on our upcoming May 2010 concert series, featuring Durufle's Requiem. ~*~ Read here what Monterey Herald Columnist Barbara Rose Shuler has to say about John's Tenth year! Our winter concert also featured our "Camerata Futures" participants - auditioned members from local Monterey County High Schools who participate in all our rehearsals and performances. |
Click Here for Read some of the reviews from past concert series: "A Spotless Rose" "Koza is never one to shy away from challenging his singers with music that is difficult and rewarding, both for performers and for the audience ...kudos to Koza and the Camerata Singers for the "rose" they are! Want to read more about our most recent concert, "A Spotless Rose?"Here's Reg's take on our Spotless Rose Concert! "It’s nice to go to a concert and know ahead of time that you will not be disappointed. This is the continuing legacy that the Camerata Singers, led by John Koza, has built for itself since its inception in 1980." That's what reviewer and local talent Reg Huston says about us. Go here to read more of Reg's review. ~-~ "Music for the Soul, This past Holiday Season Camerata Singers paired with the Food Bank of Monterey County. At each of our concert venues we had a Food Bank of Monterey County food donation box to collect food for distribution to needy Monterey County families. Our audience members helped us help others by bringing a donation of non-perishable food to spread the holiday cheer a little farther this year. We intend this to be only the beginning of a long-standing tradition. |
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Wondering about our concert "Winter Travels"? Our performance was met with many compliments on the ensemble's blend. Please read Reg Huston's excellent (if we do say so ourselves!) review. The music, performance and experience is as good as Reg makes it sound.
For more information or to be placed on our mailing list call 831.642.2701
Tickets generally available at these locations prior to each concert:
Bookmark Music - 307 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove
Pilgrim's Way - Dolores & 6th Avenue, Carmel
The Book Haven - 1559 Tyler Street, Monterey
Zeph's 1-Stop - 1366 South Main Street, Salinas
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To purchase tickets with your Visa or MasterCard, call us at 831.642.2701
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Other questions? Call our office at 831.642.2701. And even though we have embraced the digital age, please feel free to drop us a note about anything you wish:
Camerata Singers of Monterey County
Post Office Box 428
Salinas, California 93902
831.642.2701
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CAMERATA FUTURES AUDITIONS: High school students interested in performing with the Camerata Singers in our March, 2010 concerts are encouraged to schedule an audition by calling 624.2701. Auditions are held in November and December. The Camerata Futures program, now in its 10th year, allows high school singers to rehearse with the ensemble in January, February and March, culminating in our March concerts.
A local music
educator wrote, “Students who participate
in your program become leaders
in their high school choir. They serve
as section leaders, officers and role
models.” We are very proud to offer
this program, at no cost, to local high
school singers. We are especially proud
to welcome Rachel Lowery (bottom left) as an
active member of Camerata Singers!
"This organization is supported in part by a grant from the Arts Council for Monterey County
through funding from the Monterey County Board of Supervisors."
Camerata Singers of Monterey County is a charitable non-profit organization (Tax ID No. 94-2847217). Your contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
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