Newsletter - Hickory Choral Society

April 2016
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Opus XXXVIII, No. 3
The Hickory Choral Society is a funded affiliate of the Catawba County Council for the Arts.
Hickory Choral Society closes its 38th season with one of the most frequently performed choral works of the 21st century. CARMINA BURANA by Carl
Orff was made popular by the memorable surfing advertisement for Old Spice aftershave. Today, the opening theme is heard across collegiate football games as
well as opening music for other events, even NASCAR events. This spring concert
is sponsored by Corning Optical Communications.
"Carmina "means "songs" while "Beuren" is Latin for the Benedictine monastery in Bavaria. "Songs of Beuren" is a reference to a collection of early 13th
century songs and poems discovered in that southern German town in 1803. They
were written by students and clergy and appear to be the work of Goliards, a
group of clergy who wrote bibulous, satirical Latin poetry. The songs were an obvious satire on the
Catholic Church.
CARMINA BURANA is divided into three sections---Springtime, In the Tavern, and The Court of
Love. Orff chose twenty-four songs and set them to music in what he termed a scenic cantata. In the
parody world, the rules of priesthood include sleeping late, eating heavy food, drinking rich wine and
regularly playing dice games. There are also very strong innuendos of attraction to the opposite sex.
This flamboyant work includes a full orchestra with six percussionists, three soloists and chorus.
It clearly is a fitting conclusion to the 38th season of the Hickory Choral Society. This is an afternoon
not to be missed. — J. Don Coleman - Conductor
Spring Concert
Sunday, April 10
3 PM
First Baptist Church
339 2nd Avenue NW
Hickory
2016 Spring Concert
Hickory Choral Society is delighted to present the final concert of its 38th Season featuring three outstanding guest soloists. The repertoire for this Sunday, April 10th, 3 pm performance at the
First Baptist Church, Hickory, is the widely acclaimed composition by Carl Orff, CARMINA BURANA. This
spring concert is sponsored by Corning Optical Communications.
A member of the voice faculty at Furman University, Soprano Kathryn Knauer
lives in Greenville, South Carolina. She began her life in the operatic world with the
Houston Grand Opera. Her performances include many operatic roles as well as choral
masterworks, including CARMINA BURANA. Ms. Knauer was awarded first prize in the
National Federation of Musicians Collegiate competition in the state of Illinois as well
as the Bravo Award from the Bel Canto Foundation in Chicago.
Jeffrey Price, Tenor, has performed as a guest soloist with concert
organizations in Charlotte, West Virginia, Canton, Ohio, the Durham, Greensboro and
Tampa Choral Societies and many other venues. Price twice toured China, conducting
lectures and recitals with the Eastman School of Music. He served on the music faculty
at UNC Charlotte and Marshall University for thirty years. A recipient of the Bank of
America Teaching Award in 2010, he was presented with the North Carolina Board of
Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2011.
From Chicago to Southeastern United States, Bruce Schoonmaker, Baritone, has performed on
the operatic stage and as guest soloist with orchestras and choruses. In 1975, he won the Bel Canto
Competition in Florence, Italy. For thirteen years he was the leading baritone at the Brevard Music Festival. In 1990, Schoonmaker performed in
Perth, Australia and in 2006 in Japan. Recently, he and his wife performed
in Palais, France. He attended Davidson College, Furman University and
Northwestern University and currently is professor of voice at Furman University. Hickory Choral Society was honored to have him as guest soloist
twenty years ago for their last performance of CARMINA BURANA.
Hickory Choral Society 2016 Children’s Summer Camp
Hickory Choral Society is pleased to offer its third Children’s Choral Camp, to be held this summer, June 27—July 1, 2016. The camp will be a one-week, half-day program (8:50 AM—Noon) for rising 4th-6th grade students, to gain basic choral fundamentals through vocal classes. The camp is
designed to enhance the current educational system by providing an opportunity to participate in musical activities in an atmosphere of fun and friendship, while developing an interest in – and fostering
an appreciation of – choral music.
Students will start each day with a clinic and wrap up by enjoying various SALT Block venues.
The camp will conclude on Friday with a Parent/Family/Friends observation time and reception. Tuition for the week is $20.00, which includes snack and camp T-shirt. Scholarships are available.
This year’s clinician is Karol Kimmell, a graduate of Lenoir Rhyne University with a Bachelor’s
Degree in Music Education. Karol has spent over 25 years directing children’s choirs. She is currently
the Director of Youth and Children’s Music at All Saint’s Episcopal Church in Atlanta, GA.
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Hickory Choral Society Auxiliary
“Grace Notes”
Hickory Choral Society has always been able to attribute much of its success to the tremendous
level of volunteerism and support found in the surrounding area. Hickory Choral Society Auxiliary, better known as the “Grace Notes,” was created to give non-singing volunteers an official opportunity to
be an integral part of our gift to the community. Grace Notes membership is composed primarily of
former singers, spouses, adult children of current singers, and persons from the greater arts community who exhibit a love for choral music. Assistance comes in a variety of forms including ushering; assisting patrons and contributors at the information table during concerts; helping the Hickory Choral
Society office manager with mailings and other office duties; and planning for various Hickory Choral
Society events. Grace Notes members are able to help in any way that makes the Hickory Choral Society effective in bringing excellent choral music to the Unifour.
The Hickory Choral Society is extremely grateful for the efforts of all of its Grace Notes members – present and past. Please consider giving the gift of your time and special talents to the Hickory
Choral Society. By becoming an auxiliary member of the Hickory Choral Society Auxiliary, you can
make a significant difference in helping our organization reach its full potential. Anyone interested in
becoming an auxiliary member, should contact the Hickory Choral Society office at (828) 322-2210 or
noteworthy@hickorychoralsociety.org.
SOUNDS OF THE SIXTIES!
From Beach Music to the Beatles
Come join Hickory Choral Society
to reminisce the awesome music of the 1960’s
Sunday, May 15th beginning at 5 pm
“Under the Sails”
Downtown Hickory — Union Square
Bring your picnic and chairs and be ready for a fun evening!
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2015 J. Don Coleman Endowment Recipients
Left to Right 1st Row - June Robison, Helen Walker, Libby Teague, Amy Sipe, Erin Roper
2nd Row-David Lail, Karen Shuford, Emily Potter, Brittany Schaffer, Sherry Schlagenhauf
3rd Row- Valerie Coffey, Mary Katherine Bean, Lauren Shook, Michelle Shelly, Beth Fowler
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING CONCERTS
Auditions for the
Hickory Choral Society will be held on
Monday evenings
May 16, 2016 and July 18 , 2016
Please contact Bonita Ferretti at the
Hickory Choral Society office
(828-322-2210) for an appointment.
Spring Concert
Sunday, April 10, 3:00 PM
First Baptist Church
Hickory Choral Society
Concert Under the Sails - Union Square
Downtown Hickory
Sunday, May 15, 2016 5 PM
Children’s Choral Camp
June 27—July 1, 2016
Sunday, October 23, 2016
First Baptist Church
December 2, 3, 4, 2016
Corinth Reformed Church
Hickory Choral Society Retreat
August 26 – 27, 2016
Blowing Rock Conference Center
Sunday, April 2, 2017
First Baptist Church
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Hickory Choral Society
J. Don Coleman Endowment
Every year since 1984, the Hickory Choral Society has provided monetary assistance through
the J. Don Coleman Endowment Fund to the choral music programs of schools in Catawba County.
Beginning in 2014 this assistance was expanded to include Alexander, Burke and Caldwell county
schools.
This year we were able to make grants to 20 schools in the Unifour Area. Since the funding to
music departments over the past years has been lessened due to economic cuts, this type of assistance has become more important than ever. In addition to helping area school teachers reach their
goals of providing quality music programs for their students, the Choral Society is also showing its
support and appreciation for the dedication of these teachers. Another bonus, for both the Hickory
Choral Society and the community, is the nurturing of many fine young choral musicians in our area
schools.
Members of the Hickory Choral Society have every right to be proud of our endeavors to take
an active role in educating local music students. These grants can be used for anything from producing a school-wide musical to purchasing music scores for use in class. The support we offer through
the Endowment Fund is both priceless and unlimited.
The 2015 Endowment Grant Recipients are:
Blackburn Elementary School- Sherry Schlagenhauf Newton-Conover Middle School – Marylynn Miles
Chesterfield Elementary School – Mary Catherine Bean
Oakwood Elementary School – David Lail
Ellendale Elementary School – Amy Sipe
Oxford Elementary School – Michelle Shelly
H.M. Arndt Middle School – Lauren Shook
Ray Childers Elementary School – Libby Teague
Hickory Christian Academy – Emily Potter
Snow Creek Elementary School – Karen Shuford
Hildebran Elementary School – Helen Walker
St. Stephens Elementary School – June Robinson
Lyle Creek Elementary school – Erin Roper
Startown Elementary School – Margy Butterfield
Mountain Crest Elementary School – Valerie Coffey
Valdese Elementary School – Brittany Schafer
Mull Elementary School – Mary Catherine Bean
Viewmont Elementary School – David Lail
Newton-Conover High School – Elizabeth Fowler
Wittenburg Elementary School – Amy Sipe
Our congratulations go out to all of these educators and the children whose lives they
touch with the gift of music!
— Randy Rice - HCS Past-President
Hickory Choral Society Children’s Choral Camp
When: Monday - Friday, June 27 - July 1, 2016; 8:50 AM - Noon
Where: Hickory Choral Society Practice Room/SALT Block
Ages: Rising 4th - 6th graders interested in choral music
Description: A one week, half-day (8:50 AM - Noon) summer choral camp for rising 4th 6th grade students to gain basic choral fundamentals through vocal classes. There will
be a parent/family/friend observation time on Friday.
Price: $20.00
Please contact Bonita Ferretti in the HCS office at noteworthy@hickorychoralsociety.org
or 828-322-2210 for more information.
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Board of Directors
J. Don Coleman
Conductor
Celia Sexton
Tammy Shook
Assistant Conductors
Harry Andrews
President
Sharon Milligan
Vice-President
Dana Yoder
Secretary
Contributions to the J. Don Coleman Endowment Fund
In Honor Of
Bobby and Brenda Bush
by Rick Foster
Don Coleman
by Joseph P. Logan
Joe and Susan Geck
Rick and Teresa Foster
Don and Toni Coleman
by Bobby and Brenda Bush
In Memory Of
Roger Bowman
Treasurer
Jean Lambert
by Mickey Shuford
Lu Litton Griffin
Publicity
Eddie Compton
Business Properties
Randy Rice
Past President
Merinda Grant
Thomas Griffis
Debra Short
Members-at-Large
We have many of your favorite Hickory Choral Society performances
available on CD and/or DVD for purchase at our office. Prices start at
$16.00. What a wonderful gift for a special occasion—the gift of music
from the Hickory Choral Society! If you are looking for that certain
concert recording, give Bonita Ferretti a call at 828-322-2210. Many of
our CD’s are also available for purchase in the Hickory Museum of Art
Gift Shop.
www.hickorychoralsociety.org
Website:
noteworthy@hickorychoralsociety.org
E-mail Address
Bonita Ferretti
Office Manager:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Office Hours:
Phone: 828-322-2210
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243 3rd Avenue NESuite 2-N
Hickory, NC 28601
Sunday, April 10, 2016
3:00 PM—First Baptist Church
339 2nd Avenue NW
Hickory, NC
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