Greetings!
Exciting things are happening in the Chorus as we prepare for our upcoming holiday concerts in December. We've just concluded our program advertisers campaign and our annual pecan fundraiser kicks off next week! Proceeds from both of these efforts go towards ensuring that we provide top quality concerts each season.
It's never too late to help support the chorus, you can find out more about our fund raisers or make your donation through our website at www.chapelhillcommunitychorus.org.
Bill Kodros President, CHCC Board of Directors |
| Annual Pecan Fund Raiser |
 CHCC's annual pecan fund raiser begins November 2nd! Great for gifts or just for yourself, you will be able to purchase pecan halves, and delicious pecan candy including: pecan brittle, pecan pralines, chocolate covered pecans and chocolate brittle, and several other yummy flavors.
You can purchase pecans and find out pricing from any chorus member. Contact Mary Clyde Bugg, fundraisng chair, for more information.
Delivery dates for this year's orders are November 16 and December 7. |
| Celebrating 30 Years: Member Reflections |
Dr. Eugene Bozymski began singing with CHCC 29 years ago after learning about the Chorus from a colleague. We've asked Gene to share some of his favorite memories of the group below.
 | | Gene Bozymski at CHCC's May 2010 Concert Photo by Mark Manring www.manring.net |
Why did you begin singing with the Chorus?
Gene: I have always enjoyed singing and have sung in academic choirs and church choirs for many years. I learned of the CHCC from a colleague and joined the chorus in the second year of its existence. At that time Victor Recondo was the conductor and the choir had perhaps thirty singers. I found it extremely relaxing and totally different from my other activities. It allowed me to meet many many wonderfully talented people from many different disciplines. One has to be amazed at the musical ability and knowledge in our area.
What is your favorite piece of music performed with the Chorus?
Gene: Singing Mozart's Requiem with the Duke choir and the NC Symphony in Duke Chapel following 9/11 had to be my favorite concert and favorite piece of music. I must admit that with my many years of training by the Jesuits I really do enjoy any piece in Latin and am particularly partial to Masses and Brahm's Mass in G Minor stands out. I know this is hokey, but it is difficult to sing that Mass because the music is so beautiful that it brings a lump to your throat.
What value do you believe the chorus brings to the Community?
Gene: Anytime a group of people come together to accomplish a project or bring joy to others has to be a special and enjoyable time. The concerts that we present at Christmas, the spring and summer allow everyone to have a pleasant relaxing and I hope an entertaining evening.
Do you have a favorite memory you'd like to share about your time in the chorus?
Gene: Our 2008 spring concert ,Carmina Burana, and singing in the Sistine Chapel.
Anything else you'd like to share with us regarding your time with the Chorus over the past 30 years?
Gene: Watching the chorus grow and develop and singing more challenging pieces, and of course the 9/11 concert.
Also, our conductors have been outstanding. Chip Stamm came to us from the Notre Dame Glee Club and did an excellent job. I will have to admit that I was concerned when he left, but Dr. Sue Klausmeyer,our present conductor, took over and she is absolutely a joy and a talented and outstanding conductor. |
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Recognized for musical excellence, the Chapel Hill Community Chorus is an organization open to qualified singers who desire to bring the beauty of choral music to our community and beyond. |
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| December Concerts |  | |
Symphonic Concerts
December 17 & 18
8PM
Hill Hall Auditorium, Chapel Hill
Cantari Concerts
"A Christmas Rose" December 3 St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Durham
December 11 Chapel of the Cross, Chapel Hill |
| Friends of the Chorus |
Interested in supporting your community chorus? Our ability to include guest soloists, engage musicians, and offer a wide variety of music at our concerts is directly related to the funding we recieve from our donors. |
| Carolina Brass Joins CHCC at December Concert | |
This December's Symphonic concert will feature players from the Carolina Brass.
 | | Carolina Brass |
Established in 1997, Carolina Brass provides audiences with an opportunity to hear and experience quality chamber music in both formal and informal settings. In addition to classical recitals and pops concerts, Carolina Brass performs extensively in educational settings. These educational and entertaining programs provide students with performances, demonstrations, and master classes in an informal and interactive environment that allows audiences to ask questions and become more involved in the arts.
This Summit Recording ensemble is a group of dedicated professionals with a commitment to excellence in performance and music education. Trained at some of the country's most prestigious schools, including the New England Conservatory of
Music, Indiana University, and the Eastman School of Music, Carolina Brass personnel have extensive national and international performing, recording and touring experience.
The mission of the Carolina Brass is to promote the understanding of music and to improve the performance level of musicians of all ages through performances, residencies, master classes, and recordings. Carolina Brass is an ensemble made up of artist musicians who understand the value of offering programs of integrity and entertainment.
With their combination of virtuosity and good humor, Carolina Brass is a favorite among audiences of all ages. Drawing from their vast repertoire of Classical and Contemporary works, Medieval and Renaissance music, and popular forms encompassing Broadway, Jazz, Dixieland, and Big Band, the group creates exciting, entertaining and educational programs. These programs are fun and embrace the audience with music and conversation.
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