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Empire City Men’s Chorus presents “Kinfolk Divine”

Empire City Men’s Chorus (ECMC) thrilled to present its spring concert, Kinfolk Divine – A concert ode to the feminine divine.

The concert will be performed on Friday, June 3rd & Saturday June 4th at 8:00 PM at the Church of the Holy Apostle at 296 Ninth Avenue (at 28th Street). The Chorus will then head uptown to present the same program on Tuesday, June 7th at 7:00 PM at the Broadway Presbyterian Church at 601 114th Street (at 114th and Broadway). Tickets for the concert range from $30 to $50, with $20 tickets available for students, seniors, and fellow artists. Tickets and more information about the show and ECMC can be found at www.empirecitymenschorus.org.

“Kinfolk Divine” is a concert in service of justice and equality. Through countless centuries humankind has given much of its central credence and musical attention to divine figures which are said to be male. In Kinfolk Divine the men of ECMC will sing to iterations of the divine feminine from Hindu, Buddhist, Celtic, and Judeo-Christian traditions. The performance will include reimagined choral works of treble and mixed-choir music from the incredible minds of Gustav Holst, Sergei Rachmaninov, Ethan Sperry, Joan Szymko, Jocelyn Hagen, Morten Lauridsen, Mari Valverde, James Taylor, and more in this life-affirming concert.

Empire City Men’s Chorus is a forward-thinking men’s chorus based in New York City. For over 27 years, ECMC’s high quality choral concert programming has brought countless audiences to their feet, made significant contributions to the tradition of men’s choral repertoire, and given back to its greater community through volunteer service, profit-sharing, and goodwill performances. ECMC is much more than an avocational men’s chorus. It is a tight-knit community that values fraternity, musical excellence, and social justice. Its membership reflects a diverse cross-section of New Yorkers, identifying with multiple racial and ethnic heritages and across the LGBTQ+ community.

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EVENT DETAILS:
Empire City Men’s Chorus presents
“Kinfolk Divine”
A concert ode to the feminine divine
Friday, June 3rd & Saturday June 4th, 8:00 PM
Church of the Holy Apostle
296 Ninth Avenue (at 28th Street)
Tuesday, June 7th, 7:00 PM
Broadway Presbyterian Church
601 114th Street (at 114th and Broadway)
Tickets ($20 – $50) at:
www.empirecitymenschorus.org

Marin Baroque, “Regal Splendor”
8 PM, Saturday, June 4, 2022
First Presbyterian San Anselmo, 72 Kensington Rd, 94960
Marin Baroque with Music Director Daniel Canosa presents the beautiful Coronation Anthems by Handel, at 8 PM on Saturday June 4th at First Presbyterian San Anselmo. The program includes Handel’s Sinfonia The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba and the Orchestral Suite No. 3 by Bach. Come hear this joyous music in the first full-choir Marin Baroque concert since November 2019. Let’s celebrate our 10th year together!
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/regal-splendor-marin-baroque-s-10th-anniversary-choir-orchestra-concert-tickets-314775480937?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
More info: 415-497-6634 or www.marinbaroque.org
Prood of vaccination and masks are required.

I will make a monetary donation for a recording of my piece, I Am Here”.

“I Am Here” is a song for SATB Choir and accompaniment about caring and compassion, encouraging singers and listeners to be available, to care and never grow weary of lifting each other up. We need to get this message out and to fulfill its meaning, to be aware and be open to all who need. A digitized recording can be found at https://youtu.be/9Yp1yhClKO4

If you are interested, I will provide PDFs of the printed octavos and an mp3 recording of the accompaniment if needed. I can be contacted by replying to this, or email me at

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to sing in Cambridge college chapels? Cambridge Choral Academy is a new venture offering weekend Singing Retreats and week-long Choral Summer Schools for adults, staying in Cambridge colleges and singing under world-class choral directors in glorious historic chapels.

Cambridge Choral Academy is a chance to experience the extraordinary choral life of Cambridge from the inside. The courses are for experienced singers and offer an enriching combination of singing workshops, music education, vocal health sessions and warm camaraderie. We welcome singers from all over the world to sing Evensong and Compline services, tapping into the expertise of leading musical academics and immersing yourself in the life of this iconic choral capital. Our repertoire spans early music, chant and Tudor music right through to living choral composers.

Cambridge Choral Academy choral courses are also a chance to join a community of like-minded friends founded on a love for choral music – or to get together with existing singing friends for some quality time away. You’ll enjoy dining in college halls, including a formal dinner with wines and port from the college cellar. Good music, good food, good company!

Visit our website at www.cambridgechoral.com and join our mailing list to be first to hear about upcoming courses.

Cambridge Choral Academy: www.cambridgechoral.com

The New York Singing Teachers Association offers a five course program for voice teachers in vocal pedagogy by leading experts in the field.
Courses are asynchronous and may be taken separately.
Successful completion of full course earns “Distinguished Voice Professional” Certificate from NYSTA.
Please visit:www.NYST.org for further details, costs, registration. Thank You!
NYSTA Educating Voice Professionals since 1906

Planning dates for your Summer diary? Impromptu will be holding our 30th Anniversary concert on Sat Jun 18th at 7 30pm at St Paul’s, Howell Hill, 15 Northey Ave, Cheam, Sutton SM2 7HS Come and hear our latest award winning rep (we were crowned Bournemouth Choir of the Year 2019). We are really looking forward to performing for a live audience again…..celebrating our 30th Anniversary.
Tickets are now on sale and available in advance by phoning Amanda on 07763931514 0r by emailing
Light refreshments included.
We will be holding our usual Summer Hamper Raffle and also collecting donations for the Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal. https://www.dec.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal
Book early to avoid disappointment.
Find out more by visiting our website:
www.impromptu.org.uk
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