Messiah Community Sing

Itasca Community Chorus meets Tuesdays at Zion Lutheran Church from 7:00-9:00 p.m. All who ever wanted to sing the Messiah and who can commit to regular rehearsals on Tuesday evenings from now until December are welcome.

The core chorus of 60 trained voices welcomes novices and looks forward to an exciting community event at the Greenway Auditorium Dec. 11. Soloists have been contracted, instrumentalists are committed, and the dynamic leadership under director Cheri Troumbly and accompanist Cathy Shields looks forward to an exciting semester of building this friendly community of singers.

For further information, contact Cheri at 245-2392.

First Rehearsal--Messiah Community Sing

What a fantastic first rehearsal tonight! I'm so proud of all of the singers for giving it their best shot, and putting their best cord forward. And Cathy, you did a wonderful job, as always. If it sounded this good at the first rehearsal, the possibilities are endless! Just think...we'll have at least a whole other choir singing with, then add the soloists, instrumentalists, organ, harpsichord, black tuxes...the works (minus the bling, of course). Can't wait!

Cheri

Itasca Community Chorus Potluck

Let's convene for good food and a good time, Aug. 30 at Harris Townhall. Please respond to Lisa Staber on Facebook. Bring a dish to share. See you there.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Michael Smith Choral Workshop

All Itasca Community Chorus singers are invited to participate in the Michael Smith Choral Workshop,Sunday, Aug.21 at Zion Lutheran Church at noon. Michael Smith is a longtime friend of Lee and Mary Jo and currently a choral director at Concordia College in Moorhead. It's a great day to start a new season. Please join us.

Don’t Forget: Reply to Mary Jo lmjess@mchsi.com

Tuesday, August 16: Sign up for Michael Smith Choral Workshop.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21: NOON AT ZION
Sandwich Lunch followed by Workshop till 3:00

Tuesday Noon Concerts Deliver the Best

July 26th!! Yikes, our summer is flying by. Each Tuesday noon we've feasted on incredible music provided by our generous musicians.

This Tuesday noon you'll find us at the Assemblies of God Church at 1585 E US Highway 169. Swing Delivery with Jim Mason and his ever-evolving group of talented musician friends will woo us with the Big Band era and favorites like "In the Mood," "Mr. Wonderful," "Lullaby of Birdland," and "Big Band Boogie." In its 10th year this 12-piece combo just keeps making its music better and better.

Tuesday Aug. 2 the Itasca Music Club will deliver "A Collage of Sound" at the Community Presbyterian Church at the 700 block on North Pokegama. These local instrumental and vocal teachers are set to deliver a program ranging from Vivaldi and Rachmaninoff to a Rhumba by Sanucci.

Aug. 9 features Dr. Mary Ellen Patnaude Haupert at the keyboard. Zion Lutheran at 2901 S HWY 169 hosts this one. Mary Ellen will be delivering a program of Spanish music and she invites one and all to come dance with her.

Closing out the season will be Marvin Havard, Cheri Troumbly and friends, and New Generation.

Itasca County's wonderful musicians just keep delivering so please come, enjoy, and help us all make this another wonderful season.

Psst! Just the other day Jan Holmgren confirmed a date for the Swedish Trio con Brio in June of 2012.

June 14 Arthur Pryor, the Music of JP Sousa Concert

Arthur Pryor—a name often forgotten but a style that still sets feet dancing. Arhur Pryor served as lead trombonist, composer, and arranger for John Phillip Sousa’s ragtime band. The Liberatti of the slide trombone, Pryor completed six coast to coast tours before tiring of life on the road. He also immortalized much of Sousa’s music by serving as recording coordinator and furthering the work of the Victor Talking Machine.
Tom Patnaude, longtime solo trombonist, and Jim Mason, accompanist par excellence bring Arthur Pryor’s music to life for the Grand Rapids Summer Series audience, Tuesday June 14 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at noon.
Treat your friends to a free 30-minute concert followed by a $6.00 luncheon served by the church women.

Keep Singing

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