Woodland Chamber Singers

The Woodland Chamber Singers perform in the Pioneer High School Theater on December 17, 2011, Lenore Turner-Heinson conducting photo courtesy Greg DeCillis

Rehearsals

Tuesday nights, 7-9:15pm, Woodland Presbyterian Church, 1324 Columbia Drive, Woodland

Concerts

December and May at Pioneer High School Performing Arts Theater, 1400 Pioneer Avenue, Woodland

Official Website

http://www.woodlandsingers.org

Giving our community the gift of quality choral music — LET MUSIC LIVE!

The Woodland Chamber Singers is a non-auditioned community chorus dedicated to promoting the performing arts in Yolo County and the surrounding region. It is open to all interested singers ages 14 and older who are committed to attending weekly rehearsals and learning the music – no audition required.

Founded in 1976 with eight singers, WCS now boasts over 70 voices and a number of accomplished instrumentalists. Artistic director Lenore Turner-Heinson and accompanist Lori Jarvey work diligently to teach the music and bring out the best in every member of the chorus.

WCS presents two concerts a year, celebrating the holiday and spring seasons, at the Pioneer High School Theater in Woodland, with a Saturday evening and a Sunday matinee performance for each. Performances offer opportunities for soloists, small ensembles, instrumentalists and dramatic readers.

One of Woodland’s great holiday traditions is the audience carol sing-along at the December concert. And what would Mother’s Day be without the spring concert? Both feature an array of inspiring and uplifting sacred and secular pieces, often with a little silliness thrown in.

The Woodland Chamber Singers chorus brings together singers with a range of ages and skill levels. Anyone age 14 and up is welcome without audition. Parts recordings and sectionals are provided to help everyone learn the music.

Rehearsals are Tuesday nights from 7:00 to 9:15, from mid-September to Mid-December and from late January to mid-May (about 14 weeks each), at the Woodland Presbyterian Church, 1324 Columbia Drive, Woodland.

Singer dues are supplemented by generous grants from local service organizations, including Kiwanis of Woodland, Woodland Sunrise Rotary and the Glide Foundation of Davis to help cover rehearsal and concert expenses. Students receive a discount, and anyone having difficulty paying dues can work out an arrangement with the treasurer. No one will be turned away for lack of funds - your voice is more important than your dues!

If you are interested in joining the group or want more information about upcoming concerts, please email Lenore Turner-Heinson at
lturner@yochadehe.org. Website is: http://www.woodlandsingers.org.

The Woodland Chamber Singers is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization under IRS 501(c)(3) and is always looking for sponsors.

The Woodland Chamber Singers will present its spring concert, A Dedication, in two performances over Mother’s Day weekend at Pioneer High School in Woodland. The program features songs devoted to Mother’s Day, including Simple Gifts, arranged by Mark Hayes, If Music Be The Food of Love by David Dickau; and Nothin’ Gonna Stumble My Feet by Greg Gilpin and John Parker. In a tribute to Memorial Day, inspiring selections include: Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor by Irving Berlin, Sing Your Way Home by Joseph Martin and Anthem from Chess, arranged by John Purifoy.

As proud supporters of music education, the Chamber Singers will also highlight the talents of choral and band students from Woodland High School, under the direction of John Abigana, as well as a Woodland High graduate-turned-professional soloist.

Admission is $5.00 for ages 13 and up, free for children 12 and under. Tickets are available at Watermelon Music in Woodland and Davis, and at the door.

Soloists Barbara Mills and Gus Yates with the Chamber Singers, holiday concert 2011 photo courtesy Greg DeCillis