WHAT: The ACC Community Choir/ Austin Singers hosts Voice-Placements for their 2012 Spring Semester
WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 15th – 9 a.m.-12 p.m. &
Sunday, Jan. 16th – 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Austin First Baptist Church – 901 Trinity Street in Downtown Austin
The Austin Singers (ACC's very own community choir) will be hearing new singers with previous choral experience interested in joining their organization. The brief interview will consist of vocalizations, tonal memory exercises and a voice-part placement, singers do NOT need to prepare anything. This 50+ singer group consists of ACC Students, Faculty and member of the Austin community - more information can be found here. Hear the choir on their Fall 2011 concert here.
During the Spring of 2012 the Austin Singers, in conjunction with the curricular choirs of Austin Community College, will present a concert featuring traditional spirituals and contemporary choral gospel music (see and hear repertoire below). The ensemble rehearses on Monday evenings from 7-9 p.m. at the Austin First Baptist Church, with rehearsals starting on January 23, 2012. Concert dates are April 28 & 29, 2012 in Austin. There are no fees involved in partcipating during the Spring of 2012, singers are eligible to register for academic credit through ACC.
To schedule an interview please e-mail Joshua Miller (ACC's choral director) with your preferred date.
Spring 2012 ACC & Austin Singers Concert
Saturday, April 28th & Sunday, April 29th - Location TBA
Spirituals & Gospel Music with Jazz Combo & 2 Guest Soloists
Austin Singers Community Choir & ACC Chamber Choir - The Progression of the Spiritual to Gospel
“My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord” by Moses Hogan (Watch YouTube Video)
“Swing Low Sweet Chariot” arr. by Moses Hogan- Featuring Saxophonist (Watch YouTube Video)
“Sound Over All Waters” by Paul Halley - Featuring Female Soloist and Saxophonist
“Praise His Holy Name” by Keith Hampton (Watch YouTube Video)
ACC Chamber Choir - Spiritual Arrangements of Female Composers
“Wade in the Water” by Rosephanye Powell
We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace” by Undine Smith Moore
“I Want God’s Heaven to be Mine” by Betty Jackson King
Jazz Combo Set Instrumental Only
ACC Chamber Choir Women’s Feature
“Elijah Rock” by Jester Hairston
ACC Chamber Choir Men’s Feature
“Swing Down Chariot” by Andre Thomas
Combined Choirs Major Work with instrumental group, Male & Female Soloists
“Gospel Mass” by Robert Ray (Watch YouTube Video - Movement VI - Agnus Dei)
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