Dreams of Thee

Spring 2008 Concert Information

Friday, April 18, 2008 - 7:30pm
    St. Andrew Presbyterian Church at 3700 Baseline, Boulder

Saturday, April 19th, 2007 - 7:30pm
    Seventh Day Adventist Church at 345 Mapleton Ave., Boulder

A reception follows the Saturday performance.

This concert features a wide variety of music, from the contemporary Dreams of Thee by Eric William Barnum, to the lively There Is Nothin' Like a Dame from South Pacific, through traditional Danny Boy, and spiritual Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit, to Warum by Johannes Brahms. There will also be sets by local acapella jazz/barbershop groups to give everyone an experience of a wide range of fun-filled music.  You can view the full Spring Concert Program here.

Mission Statement: The mission of Rocky Mountain Chorale is:

1. to promote participation in and appreciation of the art of choral singing in the community
2. to entertain members of the community through the presentation of concerts, including for those members of the community who would not normally be able to attend choral concerts
3. to provide community members with the opportunity to participate in choral singing and to further their musical education, through taking part in rehearsals, concerts, training sessions and related musical activities.

Auditioning with the Chorale
Spring 2008 Semester

* * * Auditions are closed for the Spring 2008 semester  * * *

Our next open auditions are scheduled for early August 2008:

While previous singing experience is helpful, we also welcome people who have music in their hearts and want to let it out for others to enjoy and it is not necessary to be able to read music to join the chorale. Auditions for the choral are informal and do not require a prepared piece.

If you are interested in singing with the chorale, please call (303) 442-5081 to schedule an audition for the fall 2008 semester.  If you would like to come observe a rehearsal, feel free to come any Monday evening.

Rehearsals are held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church at 345 Mapleton Ave every Monday from 7:15 to 9:30 PM. (NW corner of 4th and Mapleton) in Boulder. Park in the back (North) parking lot and come in the back door. Additional voices may be auditioned based on the needs of the chorale.

Why Should You Audition?

• Singing Is Healthy

  Singing can reduce stress in your life and help to lead a more balanced, healthy life. For more information about this, check out the following links:

  • American Music Therapy Association
  • Study on singing and psychological health
  • The perceived benefits of singing: findings from preliminary surveys of a university college choral society

• Singing Builds Community

  The members of Rocky Mountain Chorale have been of a wide range of ages (under 19 to over 70), a wide variety of occupations (engineers to teachers to doctors to artists to lawyers to homemakers to you-name-it) and from all over the Northern Front Range (Boulder, Evergreen, Denver, Greeley, Loveland, Westminster, and beyond). We hold community-building functions (potlucks, parties, etc) at least twice a year and perform at community outreach concerts at least twice a year. We are a really friendly group of people!

• Your Singing Skills Will Improve

  While we always have fun, we also make it a goal to learn new things by being in RMC and we love singing good music really well. Many members of RMC say that this has been an excellent way to sing a variety of music and to practice singing on a regular basis.

• It Is Fun!

  How many other groups get to take a gourmet snack break in the middle of their rehearsals? We do -- and we cherish it!

Other Music in the Boulder Area

For more information about music in the Boulder Area please see the Arts section on the Boulder Community Network

Here is a link to the Concerts in Colorado calendar listing local choral and ensemble concerts for many groups.

Non-discrimination Statement

Rocky Mountain Chorale does not discriminate against any individual's age, sex, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability. Membership in the Rocky Mountain Chorale is open to individuals who wish to support the objectives of the Chorale through regular attendance at rehearsals, participation in concerts, and payment of dues. Musical auditions may be required for prospective and current members on an annual basis.