April 26th: The Hartsville Children's Chorale to perform "Britten to Broadway"

The Hartsville Children’s Chorale will perform “Britten to Broadway” on April 26, 2014 at 7pm at St. Bartholomew's Church. 

The Children's Chorale will be performing works from Benjamin Britten's Friday Afternoons, a collection of twelve songs composed for the pupils of Clive House School where his brother was headmaster.  The collection of songs was so named because class singing was held at Clive House on Friday afternoons.

Accompanied by pianist Elaine Dickinson, the Children's Chorale will also sing pieces from Broadway musicals including Oliver, Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, Annie, Lion King, The Wiz, Flower Drum Song, and The Prince of Egypt.

This music will be directed by Sandra Howard, Director of the Hartsville Children's Chorale.  “I am thrilled to be featuring children's voices in these delightful songs," notes Sandra Howard. " This performance promises to be very memorable for the audience and for the young people who have worked so hard to reach this level of artistic skill.” 

The concert is free of charge, but donations will be accepted.  For more information visit the website at http://www.hartsvillecommunitychorus.org or call 409-3155.

About Hartsville Children's Chorale:

The Hartsville Children's Chorale is an adjunct organization of the Hartsville Community Chorus (HCC). The HCC consists of members from Darlington and Florence counties whose mission is to perform and promote a diverse, high-quality choral repertoire for Hartsville and surrounding communities.  The ensemble wishes to establish and maintain a tradition of choral excellence, to provide choral and artistic nourishment for its members and to enhance the audience’s enjoyment and appreciation of the choral arts.

Call for Singers - Hartsville Children's Chorale and Hartsville Community Chorus

HCC is looking for Singers!

The Hartsville Community Choir and the Hartsville Children’s Chorale 

are both looking for new singers for their spring concerts. 

The HCC Spring Concert will be held May 3, 2014 at 7 p.m. Interested singers may join the group beginning Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 6 p.m. at Hartsville High School (for high school aged and adults).  The Spring program for adults is “Broadway and Boom” featuring medleys from “Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Miserables” and “Rent” as well as the famous “1812 Overture!” 

 

The Children’s Chorale Spring Concert will be April 26, 2014 at 7 p.m.   Interested singers may join the group beginning Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at St. Bartholomew’s Church at 4 p.m. (for children through 8th grade).   For more information about the Children’s Chorale e-mail Sandra Howard at san@sandrahoward.com or call 843-409-3155.  

For information about the Community Choir e-mail Dr. Beaumier at  James.Beaumier@Darlington.k12.sc.us or call 843-857-3778 or visit our website at www.HartsvilleCommunityChorus.org.

December 3rd: Hartsville Community Chorus & Children's Chorale to perform at West Hartsville Baptist Church

The Hartsville Community Chorus and Children’s Chorale will present their annual Christmas Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd at 7 p.m. at West Hartsville Baptist Church.  Directing the music will be James Beaumier (adults) and Sandra Howard (children) with Elaine Dickinson, pianist.  Featured on this program will be the “Ceremony of Carols” by Britten with harp accompaniment by Margaret Vance.  The music of Benjamin Britten is being celebrated this year because it is the 100th anniversary of his birth.  “Ceremony” was written in 1942 while Britten was at sea returning to England from the United States in the midst of World War II.  Originally written entirely for Children’s Choir, the piece is also performed by mixed choirs or in combination with children as is performed here.  The music is at times exuberant and joyful as well as somber which may reflect the time it was written.  Stylistically it moves from the earliest form of music (Gregorian Chant as found in the opening chorus) to a canonic style in which the chorus imitates the sound of the harp.

Also included on the program are Christmas Carols both familiar and unique.  There will be everything from the Appalachian Carol “I Wonder as I Wander,” to the Spanish Carol, “A la nanita nana,” to “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and “Deck the Hall.”  James Beaumier in his 24th year as Director of the Community Chorus is excited about this performance:  “Our ensemble has grown this fall and we are performing some wonderful music.  I’m delighted to feature Hartsville’s own Margaret Vance on the harp.”

The program is free and open to the public, although a free-will offering will be taken.  For further information and to find out about how to join the Community Chorus or the Children’s Chorale contact James Beaumier at 857-3778 or James.Beaumier@Darlington.K12.SC.US.  Rehearsals for the spring concert featuring music from Broadway favorites “Rent,” “Les Miserables,” and “Phantom of the Opera” will begin on January 8, 2014 at 6 p.m. at Hartsville High School.

December 3rd: Hartsville Community Chorus & Children's Chorale to perform at West Hartsville Baptist Church

The Hartsville Community Chorus and Children’s Chorale will present their annual Christmas Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd at 7 p.m. at West Hartsville Baptist Church.  Directing the music will be James Beaumier (adults) and Sandra Howard (children) with Elaine Dickinson, pianist.  Featured on this program will be the “Ceremony of Carols” by Britten with harp accompaniment by Margaret Vance.  The music of Benjamin Britten is being celebrated this year because it is the 100th anniversary of his birth.  “Ceremony” was written in 1942 while Britten was at sea returning to England from the United States in the midst of World War II.  Originally written entirely for Children’s Choir, the piece is also performed by mixed choirs or in combination with children as is performed here.  The music is at times exuberant and joyful as well as somber which may reflect the time it was written.  Stylistically it moves from the earliest form of music (Gregorian Chant as found in the opening chorus) to a canonic style in which the chorus imitates the sound of the harp.

Also included on the program are Christmas Carols both familiar and unique.  There will be everything from the Appalachian Carol “I Wonder as I Wander,” to the Spanish Carol, “A la nanita nana,” to “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and “Deck the Hall.”  James Beaumier in his 24th year as Director of the Community Chorus is excited about this performance:  “Our ensemble has grown this fall and we are performing some wonderful music.  I’m delighted to feature Hartsville’s own Margaret Vance on the harp.”

The program is free and open to the public, although a free-will offering will be taken.  For further information and to find out about how to join the Community Chorus or the Children’s Chorale contact James Beaumier at 857-3778 or James.Beaumier@Darlington.K12.SC.US.  Rehearsals for the spring concert featuring music from Broadway favorites “Rent,” “Les Miserables,” and “Phantom of the Opera” will begin on January 8, 2014 at 6 p.m. at Hartsville High School.

Hartsville Community Chorus Announced 32nd Season

Concert plans for the Hartsville Community Chorus’ Thirty-Third Season include a Christmas program on Tuesday, December 3rd at 7:00 p.m. at West Hartsville Baptist Church. This program, featuring both the HCC and the Children’s Chorale, will include holiday favorites as well as the exciting “Ceremony of Carols” by Britten. On Saturday, April 26 at 7:00 at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church the Children’s Chorale will present their spring on concert. On Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at West Hartsville Baptist Church the HCC will perform a concert of “Broadway Favorites” to include selections from “Les Miserables” and “Phantom of the Opera.”

The first rehearsal is on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. The Children’s Chorale (Grades 3-8) will meet at St. Bartholomew’s Church at 5 p.m. and the Community Choir (High School and older) at 6 p.m. in the choir room of Hartsville High School. For more information about the Children’s Chorale please call 843-409-3155 or e-mail San@SandraHoward.com or the Community Chorus please call 843-857-3778 or e-mail James.Beaumier@Darlington.K12.SC.US.

For further information go to www.HartsvilleCommunityChorus.org

About the Hartsville Community Chorus:

The HCC, established in 1980, consists of members from Darlington and Florence counties whose mission is to perform and promote a diverse, high-quality choral repertoire for Hartsville and surrounding communities. The HCC establishes and maintains a tradition of choral excellence, to provide choral and artistic nourishment for our members and to enhance the audience’s enjoyment and appreciation of the choral arts. The Children’s Chorale, created in 1995, is an adjunct organization to the HCC and seeks to provide opportunities to developing singers in grades 3-8.

April 20th: Hartsville Children's Chorale to perform at St. Bartholomew's Church

The Hartsville Children's Chorale will be in concert on Saturday, April 20 at 7:00 PM at St. Bartholomew's Church in Hartsville. Under the direction of Sandra Howard, the group will be performing songs celebrating springtime and music. Included in this will be the popular Japanese song "Sakura"and two pieces composed by the group's director. In addition to her work with the Hartsville Children's Chorale, Mrs. Howard is an experienced music educator and published composer. 

The Children's Chorale concert is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted.

St. Bartholomew's Church is located at 103 Campus Drive in Hartsville.

Additional chance to sign up for Hartsville Children's Choir

The Hartsville Children’s Chorale (for students in grades 3-9) is signing up new members.  Registration will be held at 4:45 p.m. on September 18 in the choir room at St. Barthlomew’s Church in Hartsville.  The Children's Chorale is now under the leadership of Sandra Howard and will be joining the Hartsville Community Chorus for a Dec. 4 Christmas Concert.  Membership dues are: $15 for single members and $10 for each additional family member.  For further information contact Sandra Howard at 843-409-3155 or san@sandrahoward.com.

April 20th: The Hartsville Children's Chorale to present Spring Concert

The Hartsville Children's Chorale Spring Concert will be held on Friday April 20th at 7pm at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 103 Campus Drive (across from Coker College) in Hartsville. The program will include a variety of music directed by Mark Railey.  Admission is free.

For more information, contact the Hartsville Community Chorus  at (843) 857-3778 or visit their website at www.hartsvillecommunitychorus.org.