Tag: Sun Lakes Chorale

Sun Lakes Chorale’s spring concert set for March 24

Jan Ott Both familiar and new faces will be greeting concert guests on Friday evening, March 24, when the chorale presents the final event of their musical year. Considering the many Sun Lakes events available and the growing number of residents and visitors, adding this date to one’s calendar now and considering advance ticket purchases…

Another audience pleaser from the Sun Lakes Chorale

Jan Ott On Thursday night, December 8, the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church was the site of the Chorale’s annual holiday concert. The once-again packed house welcomed popular solos including Ron Young’s White Christmas, Jack Perin’s The Christmas Song, Tenni Annen’s Silver Bells and Martha Wood’s No Golden Carriage depicting the simplicity of the first Christmas. Percussionist…

Presenting…the Sun Lakes Chorale

First row (left to right) Linda Dickerson, Pat Amica and Elaine Sheppard; back row Deane Grav, Dan Morson and Murray Rose.

Jan Ott The happy singers pictured are a small sampling of the Sun Lakes group that has become an annual attraction during the December holidays. The Chorale is a large and enthusiastic group consisting of both male and female voices (capable of singing in eight-part harmony), their own professional percussionist and piano accompanist, a multi-faceted…

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Chorale Music Director, Cristine Evans with husband Bart, Performance Director

Jan Ott Have you heard of our Sun Lakes annual Community Days, when our individual neighborhoods host their Saturday morning Activities Open Houses? Whether you’re new to the community or an established resident who just never got around to investigating, you’ll soon have the ideal opportunity to learn what’s available to fill your time and…

Curtain call for Sun Lakes Chorale members

Jan Ott Yes, it’s time again to rally the troops and locate your folder, along with that extra pair of reading glasses – our music is waiting and can be picked up as early as Friday, September 2! Members of the music committee will be in the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church Choir Room between…

Chorale Spring Concert update

Jan Ott Concertgoers filled the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church on the evening of Friday, March 18, responding loyally to the Chorale’s reputation and its promise of a varied program that would touch their hearts and memories. Pre-concert publicity spoke of “fascinating rhythm” and it came in several exciting forms. Along with the Chorale’s spirited…

Sun Lakes Choral Spring Concert March 18

Cris and Bart Evans

Jan Ott No, it’s all real – an exciting collection of songs featuring imaginative tempos and a variety of themes prepared by the Sun Lakes Chorale for their Spring Concert audience. Director Cris Evans and husband Bart, who is the Chorale’s Performance Coordinator, have once again planned a musical evening that will generate appeal for…

Sun Lakes Chorale’s “2nd Semester” commences!

Jan Ott With happy memories of yet another full-house holiday concert, the Chorale has welcomed seasonal returnees and new singers as all begin to build their annual spring concert. With the resumption of rehearsals, shared family experiences and health updates have united friends long connected by their ongoing bond of music. Area music lovers are…

We Need A Little Christmas

Dancers: Front row (left to right) Beth Derheim, Linda Shanahan, Jan Rathke and Barbie Bergerson; back row (left to right) Sharon Guzman, Merrie Ellen Bergeth, Elaine Sheppard and Pam Amica

Jan Ott If this phrase reminds you of Broadway’s musical, Mame, you’re probably going to enjoy the Sun Lakes Chorale’s December 10 Holiday Concert. Director Cris Evans provides an extra holiday treat for the audience as Linda Shanahan and her costumed dancers share the joy of this popular song; it’s a guaranteed audience pleaser. Join…