Come:) Sing Along; Practice Jan. 11

Calling all singers. Join Itasca Community Chorus. Director Cheri Troumbly requires no auditions, just a sincere desire to sing quality choral music with a fun-loving, hard-working choir. Practice for Faure's Requiem as well as lighter, spring music commences Tuesday, Jan. 11 at 7:00pm at Zion Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids. Folders of music are available for pickup at 6:30.

A number of wonderful singers as well as orchestra instrumentalists have already indicated an interest in collaborating with Itasca Community Chorus in delivering this concert before Easter.

Vivaldi's Gloria and Other Holiday Favorites

Itasca Community Chorus, under the direction of Cheri Troumbly, with the orchestra (Mary LaPlant, violin; Becky Loomis, cello; Butch Schmidt, bass; Kim Young, oboe) is rehearsing for the concert “Vivaldi’s Gloria and other Holiday Favorites.

This concert features Jenny Graupman and Maria Anoni as soloists, the St.Andrew's bell choir, Middle School Art, and a sing-a-long component for the audience.

Next Thursday, Dec. 16, 7:00 pm at Community Presbyterian Church, 703 North Pokegama, Grand Rapids, Itasca Community Chorus invites you to the event of the season---familiar to classical with a bit of everything to please your musical taste.

If you have a conflict Thursday, please join the choir Sunday, Dec. 19, 3 pm at Nashwauk Alliance Church in Nashwauk.

Organist Darcy Reich and pianist Becky Kangas, along with the newly-refurbished venue and beautiful stained-glass windows, further enhance a truly soul-inspiring concert. The concert is funded in part by Arrowhead Regional Art Council and Lake Country Operation Roundup grants so tickets are truly a bargain at $5.00 for adults and complimentary admission for all students, irregardless of age.

Songs of the Spirit

Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. is your last chance to hear Itasca Community Chorus's exciting spring program Songs of the Spirit. The chorus processes to the traditional South African folk tune"Gabi, Gabi," delivers a set of folk tunes and moves on to a series of jazz numbers.

Featured artists include dancers Marina Whight, Susie Mogan, & Christy Graupmann. On the string bass is Brian Harris and the percussion is manned by David Martin. Two exciting young musicians Graeme Shields as jazz pianist and Guilia Piscitelli, soprano, debut with the choir.

Rousing gospel numbers conclude the concert and the Choir invites the audience to stay for a reception.

$6.oo tickets are available at the door for all adults. Student tickets are free, courtesy of Lake Country Power. That's Itasca Community Choir at Zion Lutheran Church, 7:00 p.m., April 22.

Applebee's Pancake Fundraiser

This is it folks! Saturday, March 6 from 8:00-10:00 a.m., Itasca Community Chorus will be cooking and serving up those delicious pancake breakfasts. For a mere $6.00, you can not only dine, but be treated to smiling servers and a chance to catch up with old friends. Two light and fluffy pancakes smothered in butter and syrup, two sausage, scrambled eggs, and juice or coffee will start your day right.

So please, come on out, enjoy a breakfast with friends and family, and help keep Itasca County Singing,

Singing "Songs of the Spirit"

Itasca Community Chorus will present"Songs of the Spirit" Sunday afternoon, April 18 at 3:00 p.m. at he Edge of the Wilderness Performing Arts Center in Bigfork and Thursday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids. Cheri Troumbly, Itasca Community Chorus director, reminds us all that "songs of the spirit" call us to laugh and cry while moving toward a stronger, more peaceful place. The concert will do just that as the choir sings folksongs from Israel, USA, and Africa before moving on to a set of jazz songs, and concluding the concert with spirituals. Come, enjoy, and take home with you a greater appreciation for the power of your own "Songs of the Spirit."