Manitowoc’s Capitol Civic Centre and choral directors Jim and Susie Miller are looking to expand the adult community chorus, established this year.
The Community Chorale, with the home base being the Capitol and weekly rehearsals at UW-Manitowoc, reconvenes at 6 p.m., Sept. 17. The participation fee is $75 for one semester and $140 for both semesters. Performances are scheduled for Dec. 8 at the Capitol Civic Centre and Dec. 10 at UW-Manitowoc. The Chorale will also perform a spring concert at both venues in May 2016.
Repertoire is varied from popular, Broadway, jazz and folk genres. Music is selected to fit the theme of the events for which the chorus performs, such as the inaugural Subfest this July, and is selected to match the abilities of the singers. The ability to read music is helpful, but is not a requirement for participation.
The Millers are long-time music teachers and choral directors, now retired from formal teaching. However, both continue to teach privately.
The chorale has members from ages 19 to 91. Adults interested in joining the Capitol Civic Centre Community Chorale should contact the Millers at 920-684-4862 by Aug. 30. Interviews with new singers to establish range and discuss commitments are Sept. 9-11 at the Capitol Civic Centre, but are not required of returning singers.