Pasadena Chorale 2024-25: New SUNDAY SERIES, Free Live shows

The Pasadena Chorale is happy to announce its 2024-2025 live performance season. This expansive yr options a unprecedented lineup of performances that spotlight the richness of American choral music and showcase the skills of its 90-member ensemble.

The season introduces the brand new SUNDAY SERIES, a set of intimate concert events at Altadena Neighborhood Church. The collection contains a choose group of 24 singers from the Chorale. Moreover, the complete Chorale can be showcased within the WEDNESDAY SERIES. It would consist of 4 main concert events that commemorate 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 Neighborhood Church.

“The Pasadena Chorale is rising, and which means extra live performance choices and choices. For those who haven’t heard the Pasadena Chorale, there’s loads to find this yr, ” stated Founding Inventive & Government 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 Neighborhood 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 Yr | Dec 14 & 15, 2024

Sat 7:30pm & Solar 4pm, Altadena Neighborhood Church

Luscious choral music of the season.

• Rebirth | Mar 9, 2025

4pm, Altadena Neighborhood 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 progressive contributions of lesser-known skills.

• 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) Could 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 at the moment’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 applications to the Pasadena group. The Chorale’s dedication to accessibility is obvious in its “Pay attention First, Then Give” initiative, guaranteeing all performances are free and open to the general public.

The Excessive Notes, Pasadena Chorale’s center faculty 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 turn into a group favourite, receiving a second yr of funding from the Pasadena Neighborhood Basis Arts & Tradition Grant after an exceptional inaugural yr.

Be a 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 reasonably priced high-quality choral concert events and academic applications to the larger Pasadena Neighborhood.

Throughout its dozen years of service to the group, the Chorale has introduced 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 gives a sturdy schooling program without charge to collaborating college students. Annually, via its distinctive Listening To The Future challenge, the Chorale pairs native highschool composers with knowledgeable composer mentor for a yr of examine. 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 help from the Los Angeles County Arts Fee, The Pasadena Neighborhood Basis and the Metropolis of Pasadena. The entire Pasadena Chorale’s common concert events are provided on a “Pay attention First, Then Give” foundation, guaranteeing that every one can attend, and inspiring the beneficiant help 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 attainable.

Picture comprised of pictures taken by Luis Luque, Luque Pictures