'Grace Notes'

 

Welcome to St. Charles Singers 2007-2008 concert season!   We are twenty four years old now and are thrilled you have chosen to see and hear what we have planned for you.  Since you are visiting our web site, I know that you are interested in, if not passionate about choral music; me, too.  

 

Many components come together to make this unique art happen before our very ears; each of which in and of themselves are great compilations of countless tiny wonders.  First, a composer conceives an idea for the music he wishes to create and employs his skill and inspiration to create his painting of sound.   Secondly, a conductor chooses and studies the composer’s work, imbuing it with his knowledge of artistic style and nuance, adding his or her fingerprint to it.  Thirdly, the singers offer their aural and vocal gifts to bring the composer's and conductor's ideas to life. Fourthly, the listener receives the work and is affected by it in any of a myriad of ways. Lastly, a volunteer group of people (the Board of Directors and its committees) work to secure the funds necessary to sustain the choir.  

 

As is too often true with many things in our lives, this incredible sequence of loving and joyful work is taken for granted.  Perhaps the fact that choral music is not as common place as it once was in the world will inspire all of us to do what we can to keep this extraordinary art alive and available to all who wish to experience its beauty and power. 

St. Charles Singers promises to strive to bring the very best of choral music to you.  Will you join us in ensuring that great choral music continues by attending our concerts, by joining The Circle, or by pledging a gift of financial support?  You are important to us.  Thank you for standing with us in the noble honor of sharing music.

 

Grace Bardsley - President

St Charles Singers