Waukesha Choral Union P.O. Box 495 Waukesha, WI 53187-0495 www.ChoralUnion.org (414) 297-9310 Waukesha Choral Union Putting Together a Community of Singers 2011-2012 Season This program is supported in part by grants from the Arts Alliance of Waukesha County and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment of the Arts. ABOUT THE WAUKESHA CHORAL UNION The Waukesha Choral Union has been musically active in the community for over 60 years. Originally a combination of the Carroll College student chorus and community singers named Waukesha Choral Society in 1949, the group became the Town and Gown in 1961 and the Waukesha Choral Union in 1974, taking its present form as an auditioned choir in 1978. MISSION The Waukesha Choral Union will challenge, enrich, and engage its singing members, audiences, and community through the pursuit of excellence and a variety of pro- gramming. The WCU mission includes expansion of its educational efforts throughout Waukesha County through collaboration. ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Ernest Brusubardis, III, Artistic Director of the Waukesha Choral Union, is a graduate of UW Milwaukee with the Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Music and the Master’s Degree in Music Education with an emphasis on choral conducting. His other choral directorships include the advanced ensembles of Hartford Union High School and the Brusubardis-Dzimente Latvian Choir. He also serves as music director for many community theater productions throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The Waukesha Choral Union is always in need of an extra pair of hands. Let us know the talents you are willing to share. Call (414) 297-9310 or email marketingdirector@ choralunion.org. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Keeping the Waukesha Choral Union singing takes money as well as time, effort and audiences. Show your support by coming to our performances, singing with us, “liking” us on Facebook, making a donation, or advertising in our print programs. We are a 501(c)(3) organization and your donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. SING WITH WAUKESHA CHORAL UNION The Waukesha Choral Union derives its strength and quality from its members’ passion for singing and is always seeking new voices interested in: • Growing in your singing ability • Singing Handel’s Messiah with an orchestra • Learning new musical genres • Socializing with others who have similar interests • Being a part of a growing, dynamic Waukesha County non-profit arts organization To schedule an audition please call (414) 297-9310 or email [email protected]. REHEARSALS Tuesday nights at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2016 Center Road, Waukesha, WI 53189. ADVERTISE WITH WAUKESHA CHORAL UNION Our audience is encouraged to support those businesses that advertise in our concert programs. B&W season ad space is available in: •Full-page $360 •Half-page $240 •Quarter-page $160 All ads include a link on our website. Single concert advertising available, too. WAUKESHA CHORAL UNION Putting Together a Community of Singers Heaven and Nature Sing www.ChoralUnion.org (414)297-9310 (414) 297-9310 www.ChoralUnion.org
WCU_11-12_SeasonBrochure
Apr 09, 2016
P.O. Box 495 Waukesha, WI 53187-0495 www.ChoralUnion.org Putting Together a Community of Singers www.ChoralUnion.org (414)297-9310 Waukesha Choral Union (414) 297-9310 REHEARSALS Tuesday nights at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2016 Center Road, Waukesha, WI 53189. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The Waukesha Choral Union is always in need of an extra pair of hands. Let us know the talents you are willing to share. Call (414) 297-9310 or email marketingdirector@ choralunion.org.
Welcome message from author
This document is posted to help you gain knowledge. Please leave a comment to let me know what you think about it! Share it to your friends and learn new things together.
Transcript
Wa
uk
esh
a C
ho
ral U
nio
nP
.O. B
ox
495
Wau
kesh
a, W
I 531
87-
049
5
ww
w.C
ho
ralU
nio
n.o
rg(4
14) 2
97-9
310
WaukeshaChoral Union
Putting Together a Community of Singers
2011-2012 Season
This program is supported in part by grants from the Arts Alliance of Waukesha County and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State
of Wisconsin and the National Endowment of the Arts.
ABOUT THE WAUKESHA CHORAL UNIONThe Waukesha Choral Union has been musically active in the community for over 60 years. Originally a combination of the Carroll College student chorus and community singers named Waukesha Choral Society in 1949, the group became the Town and Gown in 1961 and the Waukesha Choral Union in 1974, taking its present form as an auditioned choir in 1978.
MISSIONThe Waukesha Choral Union will challenge, enrich, and engage its singing members, audiences, and community through the pursuit of excellence and a variety of pro-gramming. The WCU mission includes expansion of its educational efforts throughout Waukesha County through collaboration.
ARTISTIC DIRECTORErnest Brusubardis, III, Artistic Director of the
Waukesha Choral Union, is a graduate of UW Milwaukee with the Bachelor’s of
Fine Arts in Music and the Master’s Degree in Music Education with an emphasis on choral conducting. His other choral directorships
include the advanced ensembles of Hartford Union High School and the
Brusubardis-Dzimente Latvian Choir. He also serves as music director for many community theater productions throughout Southeastern Wisconsin.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESThe Waukesha Choral Union is always in need of an extra pair of hands. Let us know the talents you are willing to share. Call (414) 297-9310 or email [email protected].
SHOW YOUR SUPPORTKeeping the Waukesha Choral Union singing takes money as well as time, effort and audiences. Show your support by coming to our performances, singing with us, “liking” us on Facebook, making a donation, or advertising in our print programs. We are a 501(c)(3) organization and your donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
SING WITH WAUKESHA CHORAL UNIONThe Waukesha Choral Union derives its strength and quality from its members’ passion for singing and is always seeking new voices interested in:• Growing in your singing ability • Singing Handel’s Messiah with an orchestra • Learning new musical genres • Socializing with others who have similar interests • Being a part of a growing, dynamic Waukesha
County non-profit arts organization To schedule an audition please call (414) 297-9310 or email [email protected].
REHEARSALSTuesday nights at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2016 Center Road, Waukesha, WI 53189.
ADVERTISE WITH WAUKESHA CHORAL UNIONOur audience is encouraged to support those businesses that advertise in our concert programs. B&W season ad space is available in:•Full-page$360•Half-page$240•Quarter-page$160All ads include a link on our website. Single concert advertising available, too.
WAUKESHA CHORAL UNIONPutting Together a Community of Singers
Heaven and Nature Singwww.ChoralUnion.org
(414)297-9310
(414) 297-9310 www.ChoralUnion.org
Waukesha Choral Union2011-2012 Season Ticket Order Form
A 4-Concert Season Ticket provides the greatest savings over single-ticket prices!
Handel’s MessiahSunday, Mar. 25, 2012 • 3:00pm
FREE CONCERT Shattuck Auditorium, Carroll University
218 N. East Ave.Waukesha, WI 53186
Awakening and RenewalSaturday, May 5, 2012 • 7:00pm
St. William Parish440 N. Moreland Blvd.Waukesha, WI 53188
Price Qty Total
4-Concert Season Ticket
Adult $40
Senior/Student $32
Youth (under 12) $10
SINGLE TICKETS
The Human and the Divine Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011
Adult $15
Senior/Student $13
Youth (under 12) $4
A Collage of Carols Friday, Dec. 9, 2011 or Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011
Adult $15
Senior/Student $13
Youth (under 12) $4
Handel’s Messiah Sunday, Mar. 25, 2012 FREE CONCERT
Adult FREE
Senior/Student FREE
Youth (under 12) FREE
Awakening and Renewal Saturday, May 5, 2012
Adult $15
Senior/Student $13
Youth (under 12) $4
Tax-deductible gift to Waukesha Choral Union (optional) $________
Total Enclosed $________
Name _______________________________________
Address _____________________________________
City ___________________ State_____ Zip________
Phone_______________________________________
Email________________________________________
To purchase by mail:Send check and completed form to:Waukesha Choral UnionPO Box 495Waukesha, WI 53187-0495
Credit Cards accepted onlineCall for Group Sales Discount
Tickets also available at:
For more information:Visit www.ChoralUnion.org or call (414) 297-9310
A Collage of CarolsFriday, Dec. 9, 2011 • 8:00pm
St. Luke’s300 Carroll St.
Waukesha, WI 53186
Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011 • 3:00pm St. Catherine’s
W359N8512 Brown St.Oconomowoc, WI 53066
The Human and the DivineWith the Hartford Union High School Choir
Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011 • 8:00pm Holy Hill Basilica1525 Carmel Rd.
Hubertus, WI 53033
W
aukesha Choral Union
Heaven and Nature Sing
Traditional carols from around the world, as well as a few of the more popular songs that have become American standards, will fill St. Luke’s in Waukesha on Friday, December 9th. Raise your voice with us on your favorite Christmas songs in our audience sing-along. Need more holiday spirit? Experience the concert again on Sunday, December 11th at St. Catherine’s in Oconomowoc.
The vibrant acoustics of the Basilica at Holy Hill will enhance your experience of music about human relationships. Waukesha Choral Union will share the stage with Hartford Union High School’s Concert Choir. The Human and the Divine are embodied in folk songs from different world traditions and sacred pieces that span the scope of human existence.
Waukesha Choral Union’s Messiah is a one-of-a-kind event in Waukesha. This FREE performance is made possible by area
businesses and private donors. Experience Handel’s masterwork with orchestra and soloists in Shattuck auditorium’s
wonderful acoustics. Community members who can attend three rehearsals are welcome to sing
Messiah, too. Check http://www.ChoralUnion.org for details. Bid successfully on the Silent
Auction and you’ll leave with more than a great musical experience.
Join us at St. William Parish in Waukesha for a concert of refreshing songs about spring, rejoicing, love,
awakening and renewal. The earth will speak, the moon will gaze down from above, and you’ll be filled with the wonder
of living. You are certain to leave the concert encouraged, ready to embrace life.
2011-2012 Season Waukesha Choral Union’s 2011-2012 season encompasses music spanning the heavens and down to
earth. This season is dedicated to music that explores the human spirit with all of its vitality and diversity. Songs will be sung from many cultures and choral traditions, as well as holiday favorites and Handel’s
Messiah. A season ticket will ensure a unique and memorable musical experience.
www.ChoralUnion.org•(414)297-9301