Last evening Itasca Community Chorus was mesmerized by the costumed Reif Dancers who lit up the lyrics "There's No Business Like Show Business." Dancing to the mellow tones of Greg Tuttle's "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" and spoofing themselves in Chicago's "all that jazz," these young women brought energy and fresh appeal to the beloved Broadway music.
Well known directors like Rhoda Flinck, Maria Annoni, and Eileen Grosland warmed the mikes with quality renditions of sections of 100 Years of Broadway and Beyond and narrators filled us in on the history of Broadway while slides of the show posters played on the wings of the Reif.
Several generations of Grand Rapids talented have joined hands in bringing this show alive. And it's ever so affordable for families--$8 adult general admission thanks to an Arrowhead Regional Arts grant and free student tickets courtesy of a Lake Country Operation RoundUp grant.
Tickets are available at the door. The Reif seats over 600, so come, savor a live performance, and acquaint yourselves anew with the heartwarming sounds of Broadway music.
That's this Friday, April 5 at the Reif Performing Arts Center in Grand Rapids.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
We Need You
In the company of others, we all do better. Singers project better; dancers move more precisely, and friends smile more broadly.
Today we're looking for someone who really wants to connect friends who love to sing and an audience to keep them singing. Itasca Community Chorus needs a board member or volunteer who loves to build relationship through the social media.
Last night the chorus recorded for the dancers. Kate Smith is choreographing the Reif Dancers for the 7:00 pm concert April 5 at the Reif but we need AUDIENCE. That's where you come in. If you can help us publicize this concert and get us up and moving with regular communications throughout the year, please use Itasca Choral Society in the subject line and email grandrapidsarts@gmail.
YOU could be the difference.
Today we're looking for someone who really wants to connect friends who love to sing and an audience to keep them singing. Itasca Community Chorus needs a board member or volunteer who loves to build relationship through the social media.
Last night the chorus recorded for the dancers. Kate Smith is choreographing the Reif Dancers for the 7:00 pm concert April 5 at the Reif but we need AUDIENCE. That's where you come in. If you can help us publicize this concert and get us up and moving with regular communications throughout the year, please use Itasca Choral Society in the subject line and email grandrapidsarts@gmail.
YOU could be the difference.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
100 Years of Broadway and Beyond
Itasca Community Chorus resumes rehearsal Tuesday, Jan. 8 at Zion Lutheran Church. Gather for happy hour at 6:30, collect your music, and sample still more Christmas goodies.
No auditions are necessary to join Itasca Community Choir, but singers are serious about working hard to produce the best sound possible. The goal this semester is to pull off a professional performance Friday, April 5 at the Reif Performing Arts Center in Grand Rapids,
The Reif Dancers will begin rehearsal in January and bring their special magic to this show. So if you've ever wanted to sing with a multi-generation choir, please join us January 8.
No auditions are necessary to join Itasca Community Choir, but singers are serious about working hard to produce the best sound possible. The goal this semester is to pull off a professional performance Friday, April 5 at the Reif Performing Arts Center in Grand Rapids,
The Reif Dancers will begin rehearsal in January and bring their special magic to this show. So if you've ever wanted to sing with a multi-generation choir, please join us January 8.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Thursday Give to the Max
It's your day to make the lives of so many others happier and healthier. Please support your local community chorus and keep Itasca County singing.
And come sing along yourself on Dec. 7 at Community Presbyterian Church at 7:00 pm or double up and see us again at United Methodist Church Dec. 9 at 3:00 pm.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Keep Itasca County Singing
Give to the Max Day is nearly here, so please remember Itasca Choral Society as you donate to your favorite causes. Log on to GiveMN.org. Type in Itasca Choral Society and the site will walk you through the process. You'll have an immediate receipt in hand, we'll have continuous record of our supporters, and you'll have the gratification of knowing that your gift has helped Itasca Community Chorus keep on singing.
Nothing of quality is cheap and Itasca Community Chorus hires highly qualified directors and accompanists. Itasca Community Chorus is open to all and dues are minimal. But that means Itasca Choral Society has to come up with significant funds for music, director, accompanist, rehearsal space, etc.
Your generous support is appreciated and your presence is requested at one of our fall concerts, Dec. 7 at Community Presbyterian Church at 7:00 p.m. or Dec. 9 at United Methodist Church at 3:00 p.m.
Nothing of quality is cheap and Itasca Community Chorus hires highly qualified directors and accompanists. Itasca Community Chorus is open to all and dues are minimal. But that means Itasca Choral Society has to come up with significant funds for music, director, accompanist, rehearsal space, etc.
Your generous support is appreciated and your presence is requested at one of our fall concerts, Dec. 7 at Community Presbyterian Church at 7:00 p.m. or Dec. 9 at United Methodist Church at 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Minnesota Christmas Sampler
Itasca Community Chorus meets each Tuesday evening to make music and explore the best in choral composition. Among the many exciting new arrangements is Jocelyn Hagen's "O Come O Come Emmanuel." To listen check out The Singers/Minnesota Choral Artists' production at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgWrBKRen-g
The double chorus on Stephen Paulus' Silent Night is equally dense. Traditional music with a twenty first century complexity moves us toward the winter solstice and a real appreciation for Jerry Rubino's "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year."
Catch the chorus in good, old-fashion community singing of patriotic and other familiar music, Friday evening, November 2 at MacRostie Art Center in downtown Grand Rapids, MN at 5:00 or Old Central School at 6:00. Sing a long and experience for yourself the camaraderie of singing with Itasca Community Chorus.
The double chorus on Stephen Paulus' Silent Night is equally dense. Traditional music with a twenty first century complexity moves us toward the winter solstice and a real appreciation for Jerry Rubino's "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year."
Catch the chorus in good, old-fashion community singing of patriotic and other familiar music, Friday evening, November 2 at MacRostie Art Center in downtown Grand Rapids, MN at 5:00 or Old Central School at 6:00. Sing a long and experience for yourself the camaraderie of singing with Itasca Community Chorus.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Minnesota Christmas
Itasca Community Chorus presents Minnesota Christmas Dec. 7 at Community Presbyterian Church and Dec. 9 at United Methodist Church in Grand Rapids.
Director Cheri Troumbly and accompanist Cathryn Shields have selected holiday music by Minnesota's own composers and arrangers. The choir is rehearsing music by Grand Rapids' own Brian Stubbs, Stephen Paulus, Matthew Culloton, C. Jennings, Jocelyn Hagen, Joshua Shank, Jerry Rubino, and Rene Clausen. Alfred Burt's niece Abbie Burt Betinis continues the family tradition of giving a Christmas gift of music in "Run, Toboggan, Run." The resonance and rhythm of the tune will set you thrumming as the toboggan races down the slope toward hot cocoa, plenty of laughter, and fond memories of those energetic days of youth.
New members are welcome throughout September. Itasca Community Chorus meets Tuesday evenings from 7-9:00 pm at Zion Lutheran. For more information, contact Cheri Troumbly at 218-398-1794.
Director Cheri Troumbly and accompanist Cathryn Shields have selected holiday music by Minnesota's own composers and arrangers. The choir is rehearsing music by Grand Rapids' own Brian Stubbs, Stephen Paulus, Matthew Culloton, C. Jennings, Jocelyn Hagen, Joshua Shank, Jerry Rubino, and Rene Clausen. Alfred Burt's niece Abbie Burt Betinis continues the family tradition of giving a Christmas gift of music in "Run, Toboggan, Run." The resonance and rhythm of the tune will set you thrumming as the toboggan races down the slope toward hot cocoa, plenty of laughter, and fond memories of those energetic days of youth.
New members are welcome throughout September. Itasca Community Chorus meets Tuesday evenings from 7-9:00 pm at Zion Lutheran. For more information, contact Cheri Troumbly at 218-398-1794.
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