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Vancouver Visions:
Music by Stephen Chatman
Vancouver's most distinguished composer, Stephen Chatman, joins us for the US premiere of his "Magnificat", featuring texts in Latin plus the six official languages of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, and "Earth Songs," a choral-orchestral work inspired by the universal spirit and beauty of our natural world. The musical variety in this Chatman compositional showcase is sure to amaze and delight you! |
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Voice Care Tip of the Month
Did you know that the vocal folds have to work harder when you sing in your higher range if you are not well-hydrated? Sip fluids throughout the day, primarily decaffeinated beverages (water is a wonderful lubricant). About 64 ounces/day (of decaffeinated beverages) is recommended. Remember: "Sing Wet! Pee Pale!: (You can check the color of your urine to help you monitor your fluid intake. It should be close to a clear, pale lemonade appearance.) Note: Some medications may cause your urine to be darker than usual.
~Brought to you by the UNC Voice Center |
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Voices In the News!
Check out recent coverage by clicking on the links below.
CVNC-
An online arts journal in North Carolina reviews Voices December Holiday Concert.
The Arts Spot-
WCHL weekly radio program that features interviews from local artists and musicians. Music Director Sue Klausmeyer and Cantari member Jane Thurston appeared on the December 9th program to promote the Chorus' recent name change and the holiday concerts. |
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Greetings! ,
It may still officially be Winter, but Voices is busy gearing up for Spring! Its been unseasonably warm in Chapel Hill for the past few days, which reminds us that we have only a few short months to prepare for our upcoming Spring concerts. Rehearsals began in mid-January and the Chorus is excited to focus our efforts on the music of Stephen Chatman in our Vancouver Visions concert. We are proud to host Mr. Chatman in person for the US premiere of his "Magnificat" and to partner with he and his wife who will be conducting master classes and workshops with local High School students in the week leading up to our concert.
In this issue of our newsletter, we bring you some insight into what it takes to run the chorus as well as a member update from Cantari. We've also partnered with the UNC Voice Center to bring you monthly tips on caring for your voice. Stay tuned for more information on events and concerts surrounding our Spring season.
Sally Jones
Publicity Coordinator
Voices Board of Directors
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Running a Chorus
Looking into the Crystal Ball?
The very first task of creating a VOICES season begins with the selection of music - almost two years in advance. Music Director Sue Klausmeyer tackles this delicate job of balancing favorite classic repertoire with new and innovative choral works with extraordinary thought and purpose. What  music has Voices not performed in a while? Who are the new and emerging composers Voices should feature? What exciting performers might join us for a particular project? What are the unique pairings of choral works that will enhance each other to make a concert sparkle? After building a "wish list" of concert ideas, she gets down to work on projecting the costs and income for each and every performance. (For example: a Carmina Burana performance is a LOT more expensive to stage than an a cappella Renaissance motet concert.) After each concert's expenses and revenue potential are identified, the Music Director, along with the Voices Board of Directors, map out the year, taking into consideration whether or not the season as a whole is financially feasible for the organization.
Join us next month as we continue our feature Running a Chorus with information on how we go about scheduling the concerts and inviting guest artists to perform. |
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Cantari Notes
This spring Cantari welcomes new singers David Ray (Tenor 1), Leslie Heal Ray (Soprano 1), and Cassie Ford (Alto 2) as well as returning member Jennifer Brigman (Soprano 1) to the ensemble for an exciting season of music highlighting the outstanding work of composer Stephen Chatman. Cantari is excited to have our new members and we hope you are as impressed with them as we are!
Leslie Heal Ray is originally from Logan, Utah. She met her husband David Ray (tenor in Cantari) while working on her master's degree at Rice University. They fell in love and moved to Indiana where she earned her doctorate of music in voice with minors in stage direction and music history from Indiana University. Two kids later, Leslie and David find themselves loving Chapel Hill. On the weekends you can find Leslie singing and playing her fiddle in various bars and clubs. She also sells homemade soap and calls is "Singer's Soap."
David Ray is originally from Northern California, and has come to the triangle via Texas, Indiana, & Utah. During pursuit of a DMA at Indiana University, technology came calling and David changed paths, receiving a Master's in Informatics in Human Computer Interaction. While a software developer by trade, he is a performer at heart, and is eager to take part in the experiences offered by Cantari.
Cassie Ford, originally from New York City, is thrilled to join Cantari this spring as an Alto 2. She previously sang with and loved being a member of Voices for 3 semesters. She is in her second year as PhD student in the Cognitive Psychology program studying the neural mechanisms associated with selective visual attention at UNC. She and her artist-husband, Ross, moved here from Miami Beach and love the green spaces and Eastern Carolina BBQ. Cassie plays several instruments and has been a lifelong musician and lover of music, especially jazz and musical theater. |
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