River City Voices Ltd

E: manager@rivercityvoices.org.au

P: +61 409 776 577

ABN: 79 627 858 315

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Upcoming Events

"Come & Sing"

Saturday 2 May- Sunday 3 May 2020

Edith Angel Hall, Our Lady of Mercy College, Parramatta

Reprising its successful 2019 Carmina Burana "Come & Sing", River City Voices will again present another first for Parramatta with a weekend rehearsal workshop and performance of highly acclaimed award-winning American composer Morten Lauridsen's sublimes works, Lux Aeterna and Nocturnes.

 

Led by esteemed choral conductor and River City Voices' Artistic Director

Dr Sarah Penicka-Smith, 2020's "Come & Sing"is set to be another "must-see" event on Parramatta's cultural calendar.

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$ 130 *

$ Fee includes purchase of Nocturnes score for you to keep as we were unable to hire.

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KEY DATES

REGISTRATION

21 FEB - Early Bird closes

20 MARCH - Reg closes

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Once registrations close, you will be contacted to receive/obtain:

  • music scores - Lux Aeterna and Nocturnes

  • practice links

REHEARSALS

Thur 23 & 30 APRIL*

6.30 - 9.30pm

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Based on feedback from last year's "Come & Sing", we are offering participants the opportunity to join River City Voices choristers for additional rehearsals prior to the weekend workshop and performance.

Rehearsals will be held at Cloisters Hall, 1 Marist Place, Parramatta.

*Attendance is not compulsory.

REHEARSALS

Sat 2 MAY

10.00 - 1.00pm

2.00 - 5.00pm

Sun 3 MAY

10.30 - 1.00pm

2.30 - 4.30pm

Compulsory weekend rehearsal workshop commences led by Dr Sarah Penicka-Smith

Rehearsals are held at Edith Angel Hall, Our Lady of Mercy College, Ross Street, Parramatta

Morning and afternoon tea provided.

Participants to provide lunch each day.

PERFORMANCE

Sun 3 May

6.00 - 7.00pm

Audiences will experience the LUXurious and atmospheric music of Morten Lauridsen in a beautifully lit and soundscaped immersive atmosphere with choristers at the heart accompanied by Amy Johansen on organ and Su Choung on piano.

Venue: Edith Angel Hall, Our Lady of Mercy College, Parramatta

EVENT POSTPONED