May 11th: Vocal Ensemble, Lyra, to perform in Hartsville

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.

November 23rd: Hartsville High School Singers present a Musical Revue

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: "Ceremony of Carols" at West Hartsville Baptist Church

The Hartsville Community Chorus along with the Hartsville Children's Chorale will present its 32nd annual Christmas Concert under the direction of Dr. James Beaumier and Sandra Howard at West Hartsville Baptist Church on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at 7 PM. The featured work will be the popular "Ceremony Of Carols" (written at sea during World War II) by Benjamin Britten for chorus, soloists, and harp, along with other seasonal selections. Admission is free to the general public.

April 27th: Hartsville Community Choir to present 'Peacemakers'

The Hartsville Community Choir joined by the Hartsville Children’s Chorale, Hartsville High School Choirs and the Long Bay Symphony will perform “Peacemakers” on April 27, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. at West Hartsville Baptist Church. This brand new work by British Composer Karl Jenkins features texts on the subject of peace by Mother Teresa, Martin Luther King, Jr., Nelson Mandela, Ann Frank, the Dalai Lama and others. This music, which is an exciting cross between classical, popular and world musics will be directed by James Beaumier, Artistic Director of the Hartsville Community Choir. Dr. Beaumier says, “I am thrilled to be again featuring children and youth voices as well as the talent of local bass player Patrick Youngblood. This performance promises to be very memorable and the beautiful music will appeal to a very wide audience.” The concert is free of charge, but donations will be accepted. For more information visit the website at http://www.hartsvillecommunitychorus.orgor call 857-3778.

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.

Hartsville Community Chorus registration dates set for January 8th & 9th

The Hartsville Community Chorus (an adult choir) is signing up members for the April 27, 2013 concert of Karl Jenkins’ “The Peacemakers.” Registration will be held at 5:30pm on January 8th and 19th in the choir room of the Hartsville High School. Membership dues are: $15 for single members, $25 per couple and $10 for high school students (grades 10-12). For further information contact Dr. James Beaumier at (843) 857-3778 or JamesB3@Darlington.K12.SC.US

The Hartsville Children’s Chorale (for students in grades 3-9) will be holding its spring concert on April 20, 2103 and is also signing up members. Registration will be held at 5:00pm on January 8 and 15 in the choir room at St. Bartholomew’s Church in Hartsville. 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  

More information about Hartsville Community Chorus and Hartsville Children’s Chorale may be found at www.hartsvillecommunitychorus.org.