FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tim King, Interim Executive Director, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra
Office: 219.362.9020, executive@lcso.net, cell: 502.379.0380, www.lcso.net
Matthew Nelson; Children's Chorus Director, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra
Cell: 219-363-7050, chorus@lcso.net
LCSO CHILDREN'S CHORUS GEARS UP FOR 7TH SEASON!
La Porte , IN (August 11, 2015) - The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra Children's Chorus, under the direction of Matthew Nelson, is now taking registrations for enrollment into this season's performing group. The LCSO extends the invitation for any student in grades 2-5 to apply to be a part of this noted ensemble. Registrations forms can be printed from the http://www.lcso.net/education/childrens-choir website. There is a registration fee of $10 per member. Registration forms can be submitted online and fees can be paid at the first rehearsal.
Performances will include:
Saturday, November 21, 2015, 7:30 p.m.: Singing with the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra's Opening Night, at the Civic Auditorium in La Porte where the chorus will sing to honor our veterans.
Friday, December 18, 2015, 7:00 p.m.: Holiday Concert at 7:00 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church located at 102 G Street, La Porte.
Sunday, March 20, 2016, 3:00 p.m.: Spring Concert to be held at Bethany Lutheran Church.
Rehearsals will begin on Tuesday, September 8 and will be held weekly (Tuesdays) from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church.
Both the holiday and spring concerts will be free and open to the public. Tickets to the LCSO's Opening Night concert on November 21 may be purchased online at www.lcso.net or at the ticket outlets located at ROXY Music, La Porte Savings Bank and the La Porte County Convention & Visitors Bureau in the Marquette Mall on Franklin StreetiIn Michigan City.
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About Matthew Nelson, LCSO Children's Chorus Director: In his seventh season as director of the LCSO Children's Chorus Matt Nelson couldn't be more proud to have been involved in the Chorus' inception and still be leading a growing program that instills appreciation for all styles of music. Prior to joining the staff at the LCSO, Matt served as Director of Music Ministries and Education at St. John's Lutheran Church and School in La Porte. He has also served as choir director for First Christian Church of La Porte. Matt's study and love of music was fostered by his parents at young age. He carried that on through his education by studying Music Education and Piano Performance at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. He pursued further studies at St. Joseph College in Rensselaer, Indiana through their Church Music and Liturgy program. Currently, Matt is Director of the Agape Christian Church Choir and serves there as a Worship Leader and Church Deacon. He is also director of the new ReVive Chorus La Porte, a choral program for Middle and High School students looking to share their musical voices outside of the local schools' programs. Matt also is lighting designer for the LCSO's concerts held at the Civic Auditorium. Matt resides in La Porte with his wife and three children.
About LCSO Children's Chorus: The LCSO Children's Chorus, directed by Matthew Nelson, is in their 7th year as an established community choral music program. They rehearse weekly throughout the school year learning fundamental techniques of group and solo performance. This eager group of 2nd-5th grade students love to sing and perform concerts with the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra and in their own featured events.
About the LCSO: The mission of the LCSO is to enrich the cultural lives of people of all ages within and beyond La Porte County through the experience of excellent live orchestral performance. Our vision is to be recognized as a major and unique cultural asset characterized by Excellence, Diversity, Participation, Engagement, Education, and Collaboration.
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