2010-2011 Buffalo Sings! Community Concert Series

The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus embarks on its seventy-fourth season this year, opening with its Bach Festival, October 17. The Chorus will continue its new concert series Buffalo Sings! Community Concerts alongside its guest appearances with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Under the direction of its Music Director Doreen Rao, the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus is dedicated to integrating artistry, music education, and community service through singing.

BUFFALO SINGS! Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus Community Concert Series

• Doreen Rao, Music Director and Conductor
• Susan Schuman, Principal Accompanist  

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Bach Festival Concert
Sunday, October 17, 2010 - 7:00pm
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Doreen Rao, Conductor
St. Louis R.C. Church, Buffalo, NY (Corner Main and Edward)

The 2010-2011 season opener features the choral genius of J.S. Bach in an interactive concert lecture and performance conducted by Music Director Doreen Rao. The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus is joined by members of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in the performance of Bach’s Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243.

Get closer to the music of Bach during this uniquely interactive and spectacular evening.

Single ticket: $20  

This performance sponsored by:

Sing-Along Messiah
Monday, November 29, 2010 - 7:30pm
Doreen Rao, Conductor
St. Stephen's Church, Grand Island

Join the Chorus and soloists for the “not to be missed” opportunity to SING Handel’s Messiah. Fill St. Stephen's with the joyful sounds of "For Unto Us A Child is Born" and the "Hallelujah" chorus. A free-will offering will be accepted at the door, along with a non-perishable food offering for the Grand Island Neighbors' Foundation.

Messiah In-Concert
Sunday, December 5, 2010 - 7:30pm
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Doreen Rao, Conductor
Soloists: Clare DeSievigne, Batalia Kojanova, Andrew Haji, Andrew Love
Our Lady of Victory Basilica, Lackawanna

Celebrate the joy of the season with the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, BPO chamber musicians, and soloists in a performance of Handel’s Messiah in the beauty of Our Lady of Victory Basilica. Make this concert a holiday tradition. Early ticket purchase recommended.

Single ticket: $20 

All American Mosaic--America’s Folksong Traditions with Nick Page
Amherst Middle School
Saturday, February 5, 2011

Workshop 10:00 am
Learn, explore, and participate in those musical traditions that are truly All-American! This season the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus features diverse American folksong traditions in a Workshop for choral singers, directors and educators led by American song leader, author and composer, Nick Page  

Family Sing-Along 3:00 pm
Nick Page, American Song Leader
Bring the children for a Family Sing-Along Concert. Join the Chorus for an afternoon of active participation with Nick Page, a protege of Pete Seeger.

Family package / 4 tickets @ $20 (adult must accompany children)
Single Adult: $10
Single Child: $5

Made in America - Choral Spectacular
Sunday, April 10, 2011 - 2:30pm
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
Amherst Bel Canto Choir
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Doreen Rao, Conductor
Kleinhans Music Hall

More people in America participate as singers in choruses than in any other performing art! The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra celebrate America's extraordinary choral heritage highlighting the artistis genius of distinguished American composers Leonard Bernstein, Samuel Barber, Aaron Copland and Charles Ives. Enjoy the familiar, exciting music of these Americans!

 Single tickets: $30, $40 & $50