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…
Tag: Sun Lakes Chorale
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…
Generals, October 2015
Who’s the Sun Lakes Chorale?
Jan Ott The busy people pictured are distributing new music and welcoming their peers back from summertime pursuits. They are part of the team of energetic and productive singers who help keep this musical organization running smoothly. Would you like to learn what motivates them? * Investigate www.sunlakeschorale.com, the group’s informative website * Attend a…
Generals, September 2015
Time to make music again
Jan Ott The alert has been sounded. Director Cris Evans’ trumpets are calling All Ye Who Crave Choral Music in Your Lives, gather again at the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church on Fridays! Schedule of events: September 4 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the church choir room – pick up music/pay dues for the 2015 season…
Generals, March 2015
Sun Lakes Chorale Spring Concert – March 19
Jan Ott Last month, we told readers that the concert would have “Why We Sing” as its theme. Why this particular theme? Because those who sing with this group happily admit how much they look forward to rehearsing and performing together. Though regular attendance is expected, they’d also tell you it’s not at all like…
Generals, February 2015
Sun Lakes Chorale’s inspiration
Jan Ott After another well-received December Holiday Concert, Chorale members are enthusiastically exploring new music and composers in preparation for their annual Spring Concert on Thursday, March 19. The next concert’s theme will be “Why We Sing,” and the group’s versatility and enthusiasm for their music will be evidenced in the varied program they will…
Generals, January 2015
Audiences enjoy chorale members
Jan Ott Sun Lakes Rotary Club welcomed a group of Chorale members on the evening of December 9 in the Navajo Room of Sun Lakes Country Club. Singers presented popular carols, introduced two duet groups (Beverly Borneman and Martha Wood; Jim Alvar and Jack Perin) and led an audience sing-along. On December 11, Director Cris…
Generals, December 2014
Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow!
Jan Ott Yes, Readers, we know this phrase is just a lovely dream when people live in Arizona, but isn’t this season of joy the perfect time for making wishes and having faith? Sun Lakes Chorale members have planned a special holiday concert and invite you and your family to hear this particular song and…
Generals, November 2014
Preparations underway for Sun Lakes Chorale’s holiday concert
Jan Ott As singers rehearse for their December 11 concert, another key participant in this group is putting forth her best efforts; namely, the Chorale’s long-time and treasured accompanist, Janice Manning. Possessing tenure which exceeds that of most of the key players in this successful group, she is essential to the emotional and musical communication…