A Preview by Marc Shulgold As he prepares for the Arvada Chorale’s annual Christmas concert, artistic director Steven Burchard can sort of relate to Joseph and Mary seeking a room for the night. “We’ve been wandering,” the conductor said with a little sigh. “We tried a lot of venues last year, and we’re still looking […]
Fall Choral Music Preview: Lift Your Voices in Song!
A preview by Marc Shulgold Scen3 fall choral music preview Kids are back in the classroom, Broncos fans are sporting their orange jerseys. The Rockies are in the National League cellar. It must be fall. Which means that amateur and professional choruses have begun busily preparing for the new season. So, let’s have a quick […]
The Arvada Chorale and new Music Director Steven Burchard
A review by Robin McNeil Welcome Steven Burchard! On Friday, March 7, I attended a concert given by the Arvada Chorale at the Performing Arts Complex at the Pinnacle Charter School on 84th Ave. This was the first time I had ever set foot in the Performing Arts Complex, and I was quite pleasantly surprised. […]
Arvada Chorale’s Home for the Holidays: A Warm Evening of Seasonal Music
By Ruth L. Carver The Arvada Chorale was joined by the Rocky Mountain Ringers and treble voice group Safonia in the cheery and romantic “Home for the Holidays” program on December 13 and 14, 2013 (heard on December 13). Performing at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Arvada, the groups filled the space with a warm […]
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