| Sacred Ceremonies October 28, 2000 8 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Chruch Stillwater, MN |
The Valley Chamber Chorale's Season opens with a festive concert of music for choir, brass, organ and percusiion, featuring both the familiar and the are. Set in the perfectly acoustic Trinity Lutheran Church, this will be a concert to stir the heart and soul, not to mention the ears. On the program are the Coronation Te Deum composed by William Walton for the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as well as works by Randall Thompson, Arvo Part, Craig Carnahan, and Anton Bruckner. Joining the Chorale will be a brass and percussion choir, organist Kathrine Handford, and harpist Min Kim. |
| Christmas in the Valley December 8, 9, and 10, 2000 Washington Historic Courthouse Stillwater, MN |
For 25 years the Valley Chamber Chorale's holiday concerts have been the highlight of the Christmas season. This year's production will be no exception. Set in the beauty of the Washington County Historic Courthouse the Chorale will welcom Christmas with Benjamin Britten's Ceremony of Carols, Stephen Paulus' Jesu Carols and a stunning newly commissioned carol from composer Robert Buckley Farlee. In addition, a plethora of music depicting the serene beauty of the holiday season in the Valley will round out the program. This concert traditionally is a sell-out, so gather freiends and family and order your tickets now. Seating will be at tables of ten and refreshments, as beautiful and elegant as the St. Croix Valley after a snowstorm, will be served. |
| Seasons of Love April 27, 28, 29, 2001 Washington Historic Courthouse Stillwater, MN |
From the profound to the witty the Valley Chamber Chorale will sing of love - love lost, love found, young love, mature love and even forbidden love. We will sing the madrigals, the show tunes, and even some pop and jazz settings. To add to both the wit and wisdom of the concert we will include spoken words of love from across the ages. The identity of a special guest will remain a surprise until you arrive at the Historic Courthouse. Refreshments will most certainly include the food of love and seating will be at romantic tables for ten! Also joinin us will be jazz musicians Phil Kadidlo, Dave Hanzel, and Bill Chouinard. |
| The Joy of Singing February 25, 2001 4 P.M Trinity Lutheran Church Stillwater, MN This concert is not part of the season ticket package. A free will offering will be taken. |
The St. Croix Valley is home to many fine musical organizations and the Valley Chamber Chorale is pleased to announce a concert featuring two of the very finest. Joining the Chorale in a celbration showcasing the diversity and depth of choral singing in the St. Croix Valley will be the Stillwater High School Concert Choir, directed by Erik Christiansen, and the Ascension Youth Choir, directed by Nancy Whipkey. |