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Chesapeake Youth Chorale

May 2, 2010 at the Historic Avalon Theatre

Ellen W. Wile, Music Director

Lyn Banghart, Accompanist

Aurora Borealis (A Song of Alaska)

music and text: Amy F. Bernon

soloists: Posie Lewis and Ian Young

The Easton Choral Arts Society presents time honored treasures from Walt Disney at the Avalon Theatre, Easton, Sat, 4/17 at 8pm and Sun 4/18 at 3pm.

Tickets are: $16 Adults, $14 Seniors, and Students are FREE Group rates (6+) available upon request.

Tickets are available through ECAS Members, Crackerjacks, Oxford Market, Dorchester Arts Center, at the door, through our Ticket Hotline: 410-200-0498, and by logging on to our web-site at www.EastonChoralArts.com

On January 4, 2010, the Queen Anne’s Chorale will begin rehearsals for its spring concerts.  These rehearsals are held regularly on Monday evenings from 7:00 -9:00 p.m. at the Centreville United Methodist Church just off of Rt. 213 in Centreville, MD.  This will also be an “open” rehearsal for new member recruitment, and prospective singers should arrive at 6:30 for registration.  No audition is required and singers of all levels and parts are invited to attend.  Music will be provided and a short reception will follow this rehearsal. Fees for this semester are $20.00. 

On December 6, 2009 at 4:00 p.m., The Queen Anne’s Chorale will present its Christmas concert, “Holiday Pops”. The single performance will be held at the Todd Performing Arts Center at Chesapeake College on Rt. 50 in Wye Mills, MD.  A reception will follow, enabling the audience to join Chorale members in the Christmas spirit.

The Chorale is very honored to have as its artistic director, Mr. Robert Huntington, who begins his 8th year directing the 60 voice singing ensemble.  Mr. Huntington carefully selects quality repertory for each concert and has become well known for his excellent musicality and creative programming.  Accompanist, Cindy Bidinotto-Slate brings another high level of expertise to the Chorale’s successful performances as well.

This season’s concert will launch the Christmas season with some great standards such as “Silver Bells”, “We Need A Little Christmas”, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”, “Let It Snow”, and “White Christmas”.  Talented soloists from the Chorale will perform and a combo of bass and drums will accompany many of the selections.  Kids of all ages will especially enjoy the presentations of “ ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” and “The Grinch”.  The audience will have the opportunity to participate in singing as well.  This performance is sure to put its listeners in the “holiday” spirit!

Prepare to be amazed by the musical Christmas gift these children offer their community!

The Chesapeake Youth Chorale under the direction of Ellen W. Wile will present their  musical gift to the community with a Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 6^th at 4:00 p.m. at Church of the Brethren in Easton.  The 20 member Chorale will welcome the Christmas season with joyful singing of gladness and peace. Their program features a variety of pieces written exclusively for young singers including the traditional songs of rejoicing and some not so traditional humorous and fun pieces, featuring flute and drum.  The program also includes new arrangements of old texts and tunes and songs of celebration from other countries.  Admission to the concert is free.

The Chorale has been honored by an invitation to sing with the Eric Byrd Trio on Dec. 13 in “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at the Avalon Theatre in Easton.

The members of the group are: Sasha Callahan, Katie Claggett, Erin Cooney, Maeve Cooney, Gina Eutsey, Katie Hammond, Meredith Higginbotham, Chrissy Houtz, Kathryn Johnson, Posie Lewis, Marley Matthews, Lukas McGee, Lilli Morrison, Nolan Muganda, Emma Myers, Brittany Nelson, Jeremy Peregoy, Summer Snead, and Caylan Tull.  The Chorale is accompanied by Lyn Banghart. 

New members are always welcome.  The group meets every Wednesday at 4:30 in Easton and admission to the group is by audition only. Tuition is $30/month for eight months.  Siblings receive a discount for membership.  To schedule an audition please email Ms. Wile at wileacre@intercom.net  For more information go to www.chesapeakeyouthchorale.org.     Please go to www.avalontheatre.com for more information about “A Charlie Brown Christmas” performances.

By Travis Mamone

The legendary Boister returned to NightCat in Easton, MD on Oct. 24,2009.

Led by singer/pianist/accordionist Anne Watts, Boister takes the cabaret sound of Brecht and Weil, and adds a modern twist.  With their excellent musicianship, clever songwriting, and exciting live shows, they are one of Maryland’s most popular and critically acclaimed bands ever.

Boister played NightCat last summer to promote their latest album Some Moths Drink the Tears of Elephants.  The show drew one of NightCat’s biggest crowds, and was standing-room only by the end of the night.

The band recently played their 13^th Anniversary show at the Creative Alliance in Baltimore with special guests Liz Downing, Caleb Stine, Laure Drogoul, David Beaudouin, and Jenny Keith.  Besides celebrating thirteen years together, Boister also paid tribute to the legendary producer Jim Dickinson, who passed away this summer.  Dickinson produced two of Boister’s albums:  Pieces of Milk and Some Moths Drink the Tears of Elephants.

Preview Boister's music at: www.myspace.com/annewattsandboister
www.boister.net