RYE/STRATHAM—
On January 22 and 23, Sandpipers, the Seacoast Children’s Chorus, will present concerts for the entire family. The programs features both the Senior (ages 9-16) and Preparatory (ages 7-10) divisions of Sandpipers, and has something to appeal to all musical tastes, including both secular and sacred music in a variety of styles.
The Senior Chorus will perform a setting of Robert Frost’s poem “Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening,” arrangements of Shaker and Quaker hymns, as well as other choral gems, both traditional and contemporary. The Prep Chorus’ selections will include a set of Dominican Folk Songs and pieces by Copland and Britten. Two of the chorus’ talented pianists will perform movements from the keyboard works of Beethoven and Bach. The chorus is accompanied by Michelle Enos.
Sandpipers was founded in 1993 by Dianne Colby Dean, to give children exposure to the finest choral literature and to provide them with musical training and performance opportunities. Sandpipers has given annual concerts ever since, and has sung for local retirement communities, at The Music Hall in Portsmouth with Celtic fiddler Natalie McMaster, at the Wentworth-by-the-Sea Hotel’s Illumination, for Tree Lightings, and for many other community events over the years. These January concerts will be the first performances under new director Tamara Rozek.
“It’s a privilege to direct such a talented group of young singers,” says Rozek. “The kids are very supportive of one another and enthusiastic about learning.”
In addition to the upcoming concerts, Sandpipers is auditioning singers for Term 2 (January 31-May 22), and auditions are ongoing for the 2011-12 season. Auditions are an informal assessment to determine your child’s readiness and acquired musical skills. It is a simple process, and does not require any preparation.
One 8-year-old participant, Alba, says about her Sandpipers experience, “It gives me an opportunity to let my voice fly out of my mouth.”
The concerts will take place Saturday, January 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Stratham Community Church, 6 Emery Lane in Stratham, and Sunday, January 23 at 3 p.m. at Rye Congregational Church, 580 Washington Rd in Rye. Donations will be accepted at the door; the suggested donation is $8 for adults and $3 for children over 12.
For more information about the concerts and auditions, visit www.sandpipers.com, or contact director Tamara Rozek at 436-4226 or tamara_rozek@yahoo.com.
Photo caption: Sandpipers Seacoast Children’s Chorus will perform concerts on Jan. 22 and 23, and are also auditioning new members for the 2011-2012 season. (Courtesy photo)
On January 22 and 23, Sandpipers, the Seacoast Children’s Chorus, will present concerts for the entire family. The programs features both the Senior (ages 9-16) and Preparatory (ages 7-10) divisions of Sandpipers, and has something to appeal to all musical tastes, including both secular and sacred music in a variety of styles.
The Senior Chorus will perform a setting of Robert Frost’s poem “Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening,” arrangements of Shaker and Quaker hymns, as well as other choral gems, both traditional and contemporary. The Prep Chorus’ selections will include a set of Dominican Folk Songs and pieces by Copland and Britten. Two of the chorus’ talented pianists will perform movements from the keyboard works of Beethoven and Bach. The chorus is accompanied by Michelle Enos.
Sandpipers was founded in 1993 by Dianne Colby Dean, to give children exposure to the finest choral literature and to provide them with musical training and performance opportunities. Sandpipers has given annual concerts ever since, and has sung for local retirement communities, at The Music Hall in Portsmouth with Celtic fiddler Natalie McMaster, at the Wentworth-by-the-Sea Hotel’s Illumination, for Tree Lightings, and for many other community events over the years. These January concerts will be the first performances under new director Tamara Rozek.
“It’s a privilege to direct such a talented group of young singers,” says Rozek. “The kids are very supportive of one another and enthusiastic about learning.”
In addition to the upcoming concerts, Sandpipers is auditioning singers for Term 2 (January 31-May 22), and auditions are ongoing for the 2011-12 season. Auditions are an informal assessment to determine your child’s readiness and acquired musical skills. It is a simple process, and does not require any preparation.
One 8-year-old participant, Alba, says about her Sandpipers experience, “It gives me an opportunity to let my voice fly out of my mouth.”
The concerts will take place Saturday, January 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Stratham Community Church, 6 Emery Lane in Stratham, and Sunday, January 23 at 3 p.m. at Rye Congregational Church, 580 Washington Rd in Rye. Donations will be accepted at the door; the suggested donation is $8 for adults and $3 for children over 12.
For more information about the concerts and auditions, visit www.sandpipers.com, or contact director Tamara Rozek at 436-4226 or tamara_rozek@yahoo.com.
Photo caption: Sandpipers Seacoast Children’s Chorus will perform concerts on Jan. 22 and 23, and are also auditioning new members for the 2011-2012 season. (Courtesy photo)
