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.

Hartsville Community Chorus Announces its 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.

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 27th: Hartsville Community Chorus presents 'The Peacemakers'

The Hartsville Community Chorus and Children's Chorus, under the direction of Dr. James Beaumier, will present Karl Jenkins' cantata, The Peacemakers, at West Hartsville Baptist Church on Saturday, April 27, 7:30 PM.  Based on texts by Ghandi, Mother Teresa, Anne Frank, Nelson Mandela, and from the Bible, this work, a celebration of Peace, will be accompanied by a large and colorful orchestra including some exotic instruments.  Admission is free.  Come and be our guests as we enjoy an evening of interesting music together.

Call for Vocalists from the Hartsville Community Chorus

The Hartsville Community Chorus (an adult choir) is signing up members for a Dec. 4 Christmas Concert featuring Vivaldi’s “Gloria.”  Registration will be held at 5:30 PM on September 4 and 11 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 joining the HCC for the Dec. 4 Christmas Concert and is also signing up members.  Registration will be held at 4:30 p.m. on September 4 and 11 in the choir room at St. Barthlomew’s Church.  Membership dues are: $15 for single members and $10 for each additional family member.  For further information contact Mark Railey at (843) 332-8765 ext. 12 or markr@psboychoir.org.