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…
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Generals, December 2016
Presenting…the Sun Lakes Chorale
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…
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
Tickets available for Chorale’s Holiday Concert
Jan Ott With this annual event just a little more than a month away, Sun Lakes Chorale Holiday Concert options began a little earlier this year. Tickets for the Thursday, December 8 concert were made available at the three Community Day Saturdays during October. Calendars begin filling up quickly and we don’t want our loyal…
Generals, October 2016
Learn more about the Sun Lakes Chorale
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…
Generals, September 2016
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…
Generals, April 2016
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…
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
Sun Lakes Choral Spring Concert March 18
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…
Generals, February 2016
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…
Front Page, December 2015
We Need A Little Christmas
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…
Front Page, November 2015
Mark your calendar for Sun Lakes Chorale Holiday Concert
Jan Ott Please accept this personal invitation to enjoy a special evening of music. The holiday season will soon be here – calendars begin filling up, and people are faced with too many choices and too little time. This annual event is a favorite of many. Sun Lakes Chorale Holiday Concert Thursday, December 10 at…