News from the 2004-2005 Season
April 8, 2005: And...it's a wrap!
From a slow start this fall to a concert-packed spring semester, it's been quite a year for the Yale Russian Chorus, and Friday's vibrant concert in Dwight Chapel was a wonderful example of our growth -- both as a performing ensemble and as a group of friends. Stay tuned as updates for next year's concert season begin to arise, and if you're interested in auditioning for the chorus, please don't hesitate to contact us!
April 1, 2005: A beautiful Mosaic of Slavic Music
At the Theater of the Performing Arts in Hartford, Ukrainian vocal ensemble Yevshan, Yale's own Slavic Chorus, and the Russian Chorus joined together for a marathon concert of Slavic music in all its possible permutations. Many thanks to Yevshan and the Slavic Chorus for making this unique and rewarding experience possible!
March 14, 2005: The Yale Russian Chorus...Touring Again!
After a sun- and song-filled week in El Paso, Texas, the Chorus has returned to the Northeast with a new energy and drive. Highlights of the week included visits to Palomas, Mexico, and White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, and concerts at St. George's Antiochian Orthodox Church, St. Clement's Episcopal School, and Ysleta Independent School District. Our sincerest gratitude goes out to everyone who made this tour possible: Billye and Ashley Lucas, who brought us to El Paso in the first place; Nancy and Rick Loiselle, David and Dianne Bernard, Douglas and Sally Borrett, Beth Jacobes, and Stan and Angela Munro for their incredible hospitality; Father Benjamin Henderson and family, Ana Gonzalez, and the administration and students of St. Clement's and the Ysleta Fine Arts Department for giving us a fantastic concert schedule; YRC alums Robert Fisher and Jordan Prutkin, and Wesleyan alum Wes Pederson, for taking the places of current members who couldn't make it and helping to fill out the group -- and of course, to everyone else who helped bring this unforgettable tour to life.
March 1, 2005: Return to Luce Hall
Many thanks to Chorus alum Brian Carter for hosting a short YRC concert in Luce Hall, with an audience of New Haven high school students studying unique languages like Russian.
February 20, 2005: Sacred music in Boston
Presenting an all-sacred program, the Chorus had the privilege to perform in Boston's beautiful Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral, where we were warmly and graciously received by all.
February 6, 2005: The Silver Chord Bowl
The Chorus had the wonderful opportunity to represent Yale at the Silver Chord Bowl, a singing showcase in Northampton, MA. The 2000-person audience seemed thrilled by the set of folk music we prepared. Thank you to all of those who attended!
January 28, 2005: The YRC's East Hartford debut
The East Hartford Fine Arts Commission hosted the Chorus's first concert of the spring semester at the East Hartford Community Cultural Center, a fine start to the 2005 season.
January 14, 2005: More welcomes!
Happy New Year, and welcome to our two newest members -- Chester Ramos and Mitchell Hoffman!
October 31, 2004: First ever Autumn Harvest Concert
The Chorus performed in the Silliman College Common Room to round out the fall semester. It was also the first concert for our new members: Charlie Cardinaux, Helen Deng, Jessie Ellner, and Wells O'Byrne!
October 2, 2004: Recruitment status
The chorus lost a large number of members to graduation, moving away and other commitments. Though a few new members have already joined us, the chorus is still looking for a few more singers. To schedule an audition, email Gary Gregoricka.
September 4, 2004: Website launched!
The new YRC website is finally launched. Please contact the Webmaster with any questions or comments.
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