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Calvary
Chorale
Formed in 1973, the Calvary Chorale
consists primarily consisting of Calvary’s Adult Choir members, but
also attracts other area singers. The Chorale
presents both sacred and secular choral music with its intended instrumentation. It
performs in its own series of four concerts per year, and sponsors
another four or five concerts or recitals by various other artists.
The Chorale Series has proven to be quite successful over the past
thirty years, attracting audiences from far and near to enjoy music in
the splendor of a beautiful space. Many types of music are performed:
large sacred choral works, pops concerts, organ recitals, vocal
recitals, operatic concerts, folk music, vocal jazz, and more. The
Chorale depends solely on contributions from its audience, and, we hope,
a continuing grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, to
fund its concerts. All soloists are paid, professional orchestras are
hired for many of our performances, and, of course, visiting artists are
also paid.
CONCERTS
ARE SUNDAYS AT 3:00 PM
September 19: Organ
Recital
The season opens with a recital by Organist/Choirmaster James LIttle
October 3: The
Manhattan Piano Trio returns for another of their always-charming
chamber music concerts.
November 7: Calvary
Chorale
Program to be announced.
November 15: Calvary
Chorale
The Chorale sings works by Vaughan Williams, Mendelssohn, Brahms and
more
December 5: Mainstreet
Brass Quintet
One of our most popular groups
returns with an early taste of Christmas music and other works as well.
January 9: Festival of
Organists
Jim Little is joined by local colleagues at Calvary's mighty organ
February 13:
Calvary Chorale
Program to be announced.
March 20: Ashu
A new performer to Calvary, a classical saxophonist who goes by the name Ashu. He has performed around the world to wonderful reviews. For more,
visit www.ashuonline.com
April 10: Wardlaw/Hartridge
High School Chorale and Calvary Chorale
Sharon Byne's high school chorale from the Wardlaw/Hartridge School in
Edison will join the the Calvary Chorale and orchestra. A wonderful
experience for both groups to rehearse and perform together, crossing
generational lines and helping classical music survive.
May 22: Dual Keyboards
Jim Little and Kay Healey-Wedsworth join forces for a tour-de-force at
the keyboards.
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Funding
has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the
Arts, Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment
for the Arts, through a grant administered by the Union
County Division of Cultural and Heritage Affairs.