Roanoke Times
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DATE: TUESDAY, April 2, 1991 TAG: 9104020163
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ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS CHORALE: Director: Kathy Crutchfield, minister of music, Clifton Forge Baptist Church. Members: 50-60. Auditions: Yes, but few turned away. Next auditions will be in the fall. Rehearsals: Monday nights, 7:30 to 9, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Covington.
Repertoire: Classical, spirituals, show tunes and Christmas songs.\ Fees: Each member must buy own music.
Performing attire: Women - long black skirts, white blouses; men - navy blazers, gray pants, white shirts, dark ties.
Performances: Three or four per year.
Next performance: Saturday, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church in Covington.
Information: Alleghany Highland Arts Council, 962-6220; Kathy Crutchfield, evenings, 862-1645.i
\ BLACKSBURG MASTER CHORALE: Director: Craig Fields, assistant professor of music, Virginia Tech. Members: 70. Auditions: Informal interview. Rehearsals: Tuesday nights, 7:30 to 9:30, Blacksburg Presbyterian Church.
Repertoire: Major works by major composers plus Christmas music. Fees: $5 per month. Performing attire: Men - tuxedos or dark suits; women - long black skirts, white blouses.
Performances: Three per year. Next performance: Oct. 26, 8 p.m., site to be announced.
Information: Craig Fields, 231-5685.
\ MUSIC FOR AMERICANS CHORUS: Director: Stan Kingma. Members: About 100. Auditions: Late May. Rehearsals: To be announced.
Repertoire: Patriotic and popular music. Fees: Free; sponsored by Roanoke Times & World-News. Performing attire: To be announced.
Performances: One per year, on July 4 in Victory Stadium.
Information: Look for newspaper announcements in April.
\ NEW RIVER VALLEY CHORUS: Director: Lynn Loftus, music teacher, Dublin Middle School. Members: About 40. Auditions: Open membership. Rehearsals: Thursday nights, 7:30 to 9, Radford University's Powell Choral Hall.
Repertoire: Sacred music. Fees: Free except for occasional music purchases. Performing attire: Women - black skirts, white blouses; men - dark suits. Performances: Five per year. Next performance: April 14, 3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Pulaski. Program will include Dublois' "Seven Last Words," Cousins' "Glorious Everlasting" and Haydn's "Achieved is the Glorious Work."
Information: Jeannie Werrell, 382-5492.
\ PIEDMONT CHORAL SOCIETY: Director: Ruth Pace. Members: 80. Auditions: Twice a year, next scheduled for late August; details to be announced. Rehearsals: Tuesday nights, 7:30 to 9:30, Martinsville High School Choral Room.
Repertoire: Major choral works, occasional light pieces. Fees: $15 per year plus music. Performing attire: Women - long black dresses; men - dark suits. Performances: Two or three per year. Next performance: April 28, 4 p.m., Martinsville High School. Verdi Requiem.
Information: Piedmont Arts Association, 632-3221.
\ ROANOKE COLLEGE PREPARATORY DIVISION CHILDREN'S CHOIR: Director: Kim Davidson. Members: Appogiatura choir has 25 boys and girls ages 8 to 14, Bridge choir has 35 and Concert choir has 60. Auditions: May 22-23, 4 to 7 p.m. Based on child's ability to match pitch as well as their dedication. Rehearsals: Tuesdays, "A" choir, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.; "B," 4:30 to 5:30; "C," 6 to 8.
Repertoire: Variety of classic, folk and sacred literature. Fees: $60 to $80 per semester. Performing attire: Girls - black taffeta skirts, white blouses; boys - black pants, white shirts, black suspenders, bow ties. Performances: "A" and "B" choirs perform Christmas and spring concerts. "C" choir gives about 15 performances per year. Next performance: June 9, 3 p.m., Olin Hall. Admission $3.
Information: 375-2354.
\ ROANOKE VALLEY CHORAL SOCIETY Director: Jeffrey Sandborg, associate professor of music, Roanoke College. Members: 110. Auditions: April 21, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Roanoke College's Olin Hall, Room 336. Rehearsals: Monday nights, 7:30 to 9:30, Virginia Heights Baptist Church, Roanoke.
Repertoire: Full choral repertory from light entertainment to symphonic works. Fees: $15 per year. Performing attire: Men - tuxedos; women - black dresses or long black skirts with black blouses. Performances: Average three per year. Next performance: Veterans Appreciation Day, May 5, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Salem.
Information: Jeff Sandborg, 375-2354.
\ ROANOKE VALLEY CHORUS OF SWEET ADELINES: Director: pending. Members: 21 women. Auditions: Open to any woman. Rehearsals: Tuesday nights, 7:30 to 10, Westhampton Christian Church, Roanoke.
Repertoire: Barbershop-style. Fees: Not available. Performing attire: Varies. Performances: About two per month. Next performance: To be announced.
Information: Bettie Mullikin, 774-7860; Betty Morris, 774-6256.
\ ROCKBRIDGE CHORUS: Director: William McCorkle. Members: 50-65. Auditions: No formal auditions. Rehearsals: Monday nights, 7:30 to 9:30, varying locations.
Repertoire: Major works, oratorios, opera, chamber works, pops programs. Fees: None. Performing attire: Men - black tie; women - long black skirts, white blouses. Performances: Three or four per year. Next performance: December.
Information: Ruth Floyd, 463-8847 or 463-5200.
\ SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA OPERA CHORUS: Director: Craig Fields. Members: About 30. Auditions: By appointment. Rehearsals: Vary with production; generally in the 5-6 weeks prior to performances.
Repertoire: On-stage opera performance. Fees: Members receive honoraria. Performing attire: Costumes provided. Performances: Two productions per year. Next performance: May 16, 18, 20, Verdi's "Otello," Mill Mountain Theatre, Roanoke.
Information: Southwest Virginia Opera, 982-2742.
\ THEE CHORALE SOCIETY: Director: Jettie Harris. Members: About 50. Auditions: Vocal evaluations, first Tuesday in September. Rehearsals: Tuesday nights, 7, Bethlehem Methodist Church, Moneta.
Repertoire: Classical, folk, patriotic songs. Fees: Must buy own music and performance dress. Performing attire: Women - off-white, long-sleeved evening gowns; men - dark suits and black bow ties. Performances: Three per year. Next performance: July 5, salute to America and military veterans, Smith Mountain Lake State Park.
Information: Jettie Harris, 297-1388.
\ VIRGINIA FESTIVAL SINGERS: Director: Stan Kingma. Members: 65-70. Auditions: By appointment. Rehearsals: Tuesday nights, 7:30, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Roanoke.
Repertoire: Popular music, some choral classics. Fees: $64 per year. Performing attire: To be announced. Performances: To be announced. Next performance: May 26, 1 p.m., Elmwood Park (during Roanoke's Festival in the Park).
Information: 344-8870.
\ VIRGINIA GENTLEMEN: Director: Paul Welleford, minister of music, Salem Baptist Church. Members: About 70 men. Auditions: Attend a regular rehearsal for a tryout. Rehearsals: Monday nights, 7:30 to 10, Roanoke College's Olin Hall.
Repertoire: Barbershop harmony. Fees: About $65 per year. Performing attire: Gray slacks, blue blazers, rep tie. Performances: Goal of 24 per year. Next performance: May 17-18, Southern Division Barber Shop Convention, Cave Spring High School, Roanoke.
Information: Joe St. Clair, 774-9667.
\ WILDERNESS ROAD CHORUS OF SWEET ADELINES (NEW RIVER VALLEY): Director: Pat Arnn. Members: 25-30 women. Auditions: Open membership. Rehearsals: Tuesday nights, 7 to 10, Fairlawn Presbyterian Church.
Repertoire: Pop music with barbershop emphasis. Fees: International and local dues. Performing attire: Costumes vary with shows. Performances: 15-20 per year. Next performance: April 13, 7 p.m., Norwood Room of old Leggett's building, Radford.
Information: Kathy Jacobs, 951-5078.
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