North Coast Chorale
Astoria, OR
welcome!
Featuring local instrumentalists Lawrence Aldred, David Ambrose, Randy Brown and Richard Thomasian under the direction of Dr. Denise Reed with accompanist Debbie Loyd.
Our spring concert will be at the Clatsop Community College (CCC) Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 19 at 7 pm and Sunday, May 20 at 2 pm. Admission is $10, children 12 & under free with an adult. Tickets available at the Chamber of Commerce and at the door. This performance is part of the CCC Arts and Ideas program.
Don't miss "The Art of Possibility: Jazz and Community Building" on May 8th at 7:30 pm at the CCC Performing Arts Center. Tim DuRoche will speak and lead a discussion. The Conversation Project is made possible by the generous support of the Oregon Humanities, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Oregon Cultural Trust.
Go to our Donote page to download a form to make donations for the spring concert and lecture series.
"'Twas the Night Before Christmas" & the Rutter "Magnificat"
Saturday, Dec. 10 & Sunday, Dec. 11, 7 pm & 2 pm
Clatsop Community College Performing Arts Center
16th & Franklin, Astora
The North Coast Chorale sang John Rutter's Magnificat, with soprano Genevieve Butenshon, and instrumentation by local musicians, in the first half of our winter concert at the PAC. A very challenging but beautiful arrangement of this classic canticle from the Gospel of Luke, Rutter's Magnificat was first performed on May 26, 1990 in Carnegie Hall. Rutter added a 15th-century English poem, "Of a Rose, a lovely Rose" to the piece, as well as mixing in some Latin rhythms, making for an enjoyable feast of music.
The chorale, with help from the Astor Street Opry Company's Angel Choir, performed Clement Clark Moore's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, set to music by Ken Darby and arranged by Harry Simeone, in the second half of our winter concert, where Santa exclaims, "Merry Christmas to all, and to all good night."
The poem was first published anonymously in 1823, and is supposedly largely responsible for the conception of Santa Claus.
From the sublime to Santa, come out and see the chorale ring in the holidays, as we embark upon the the second 20 years of a great North Coast choral tradition. This concert marks the third show in Astoria for the chorale this season, after a very successful Messiah singalong and an awesome production of Amahl and the Night Visitors (see below).
Amahl and the Night Visitors
Dec. 1 & 2, 7:30 pm, PAC, Astoria
Don't miss this mini-opera by Gian-Carlo Menotti, starring the chorale's own Louise Goyena, Ann Bronson, Will Caplinger and John Dahlsten, along with Deac Guidi and Michael Campellone. With shepherds and shepherdesses from the chorale bringing the fruits of the season and good cheer, and dancing, singing and great accompaniment on two pianos.
The Performing Arts Center in Astoria on 16th and Franklin is the venue, and some pretty amazing set work by Joseph Goyena and John Dahlsten (among others) lights up the stage.
Here are photos of the some of the cast:
"Voices of Astoria Past, Present & Future": Contributions of Ethnic Groups to Astoria's Past
For its spring concert, "Voices of Astoria Past, Present & Future", the North Coast Chorale commissioned music by composer Barbara Poulshock. The chorale also sang songs celebrating the contributions of Norwegians, Native Americans, Finns, Irish and other ethnic groups to the history of Astoria.
North Coast Chorale Presents the Fauré "Requiem"
The North Coast Chorale welcomed all to join them for free performances of Gabriel Faure’s "Requiem". The first performance was Friday, April 1, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. at the Seaside Methodist Church, 241 North Holladay Drive. The second was Friday, April 8, 2011 at the Peace Lutheran Church in Astoria, 12th and Exchange Streets.
These performances were in honor of all who have lost their lives this past year through violence, war or disaster. Donations were accepted and the money will be donated to the Women's Resource Center.
With Will Caplinger and Brier Gregory as soloists, Jeffrey Reynolds on violin, Debbie Loyd as accompanist, and Denise Reed as director, the concerts were serene, beautiful and moving.
Talent Night Fundraiser
On February 26th the North Coast Chorale invited the community to an evening of music, comedy, a silent auction and refreshments at the Performing Arts Center at 16th St. and Franklin Avenue in Astoria. The doors opened at 6:00p.m. for early viewing of auction items. The music began at 7:00p.m. Members of the chorale sang, danced and had a great time entertaining all. The purpose of the event was to raise funds to finish payment on our wonderful new risers locally crafted by Todd Reed of All Metal Fabrications. The night was a huge success financially, and a great time was had by audience and performers alike! The chorale thanks our generous donors, and all of the people that made the evening a memorable one!
We are always looking for new singers!
Love to sing? The study of music has been demonstrated to improve cognitive ability, enhance mathematical performance and improve your outlook on life. The North Coast Chorale welcomes new members of all levels. While the ability to read music is a plus, recorded performance aids are available so that anyone with a love of singing can add their voice to bring great performances to the North Coast of Oregon and SW Washington. For more information contact Constance Waisanen at 503-458-6853 or Dr. Denise Reed at 702-236-2297.
If you are interested in singing with the North Coast Chorale, rehearsals are Tuesday evenings from 6:45 to 9:00pm at the Clatsop Community College Performing Arts Center on the corner of 16 and Franklin Streets in Astoria.
For more information, see our members page.
"Singing opens our hearts and minds and I am convinced that through the message of music, we can make a difference in the way people look at their lives and the universe."
>Dr. Denise Reed-Hinds, North Coast Chorale music director
upcoming shows
Our Spring Concert will be an exciting program of jazz and gospel at 7 PM May 19th, 2012 and 2 PM May 20th, 2012 at the Clatsop Community College Performing Arts Center, 1653 Jerome Ave, Astoria, OR 97013.