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	LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S CHORUS LAUNCHES SCANDINAVIAN TOUR WITH FREE COMMUNITY “SEND OFF” CONCERT Thursday, June 24, 2010, 7:00 P.M., at Pasadena Presbyterian Church *Choir to Tour Sweden, Estonia and Finland* Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) launches a 10-day tour to Scandinavia with a free Community Connections “send off” concert on Thursday, June 24, 2010, 7:00 PM, at Pasadena Presbyterian Church. LACC’s eminent 60-member touring ensemble, conducted by Artistic Director Anne Tomlinson, performs selections from its tour repertoire, a vibrant mix of classical, folk and contemporary works from around the globe. The international tour, the choir’s first to Scandinavia, features performances in some of the leading concert venues in Stockholm, Sweden; Tallinn, Estonia; and Jyväskylä and Helsinki, Finland....		For Press Information, please contact Libby Huebner 562.799.6055
	LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S CUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEN’S GLEE CLUB MAKES ONE-NIGHT APPEARANCE IN LOS ANGELES TO PERFORM IN FREE CONCERT WITH YOUNG MEN’S ENSEMBLE, LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S CHORUS’ NEWEST CHOIR Wednesday, May 12, 7:30 PM, at Pasadena Presbyterian Church *Performance, Presented by LACC, is Part of Tour Celebrating 150th Anniversary of University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club* The University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club, founded in 1859 and considered one of the finest men’s choirs in the world, makes a special one-night stop in Pasadena as part of a tour celebrating the choir’s 150th Anniversary. The Glee Club will appear in a free concert presented by and also featuring the Young Men’s Ensemble of Los Angeles Children’s Chorus – a new choir under the auspices of LACC for boys with changing voices – on Wednesday, May 12, 7:30 PM, at Pasadena Presbyterian Church. This noteworthy collaboration features both individual and joint performances by the two choirs....
	LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S CHORUS FETES LUMINARIES AND ARTS PATRONS AT STARRY NIGHT BENEFIT Friday, April 30, 2010, 6:30 PM *Honorees Include Mezzo-Soprano Suzanna Guzmán, Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Freida Lee Mock and Arts Volunteers and Patrons Stuart and Rebecca Bowne* Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) pulls out all the stops to honor four celebrated luminaries and arts patrons for their tremendous artistic and philanthropic contributions at its aptly named benefit, Starry Night, on Friday, April 30, 2010, 6:30 p.m., at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The honorees include internationally acclaimed opera star Suzanna Guzmán, Academy Award-winning filmmaker Freida Lee Mock and beloved arts volunteers and patrons Stuart and Rebecca Bowne. Proceeds benefit LACC’s outstanding artistic and music education programs....
	LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S CHORUS HOLDS AUDITIONS JUNE 3-5, 2010 *Renowned Chorus Seeks Talented Boys and Girls Ages 8 to 12 Who Love to Sing* Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC), considered one of the nation’s leading children’s choirs, is holding auditions for boys and girls ages eight (as of September 1, 2010) to twelve on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 3, 4 and 5, 2010, in Pasadena. Previous singing experience is not necessary, but audition appointments are required. Children audition in groups of five, to ensure their comfort, and no preparation is necessary...
	REINBERT DE LEEUW LEADS ASKO\|SCHÖNBERG IN THE U.S. PREMIERE OF ANDRIESSEN’S LA COMMEDIA IN AN LA PHIL GREEN UMBRELLA SERIES CONCERT TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2010, AT 8 PM *Also Performing are Synergy Vocals, Four Soloists and the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus* The Los Angeles Philharmonic’s 2009/10 Green Umbrella series continues at Walt Disney Concert Hall with Dutch conductor Reinbert de Leeuw leading Asko\|Schönberg, Synergy Vocals, a cast of four soloists and the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus in a program presenting the U.S. premiere of Louis Andriessen’s La Commedia, Tuesday, April 13, at 8 p.m. The soloists, cast by the composer, include: Claron McFadden as Béatrice, Cristina Zavalloni as Dante, Jeroen Willems as Lucifer, and Marcel Beekman as Casella....
	RENOWNED CHORAL DIRECTOR MARIA GUINAND HEADLINES “¡CELEBRACIÓN! THE GUINAND FESTIVAL,” FEATURING TWO FREE CONCERTS WITH FIVE NOTED CHILDREN’S CHOIRS AND HOSTED BY LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S CHORUS Saturday, April 17, 11:30 AM and 4:00 PM, and Sunday, April 18, 2010, at Pasadena Presbyterian Church Two-Day Festival – Open to Pubic ¬– Includes Performances by Los Angeles Children’s Chorus, The American Boychoir, Cantabella Children’s Chorus, Harmonies Girls Choir and South Bay Children’s Choir (Pasadena, CA) March 31, 2010 – Internationally renowned choral conductor Maria Guinand, director of Latin America’s premier touring chorus Schola Cantorum of Venezuela, leads concerts, workshops and master classes featuring five of the country’s leading children’s choirs ...
	LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S CHORUS HOSTS OPEN HOUSE FOR FAMILIES INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT RENOWNED CHOIR *Saturday, April 10, 2010, 11:00 AM, at Pasadena Presbyterian Church* (Pasadena, CA) December 1, 2009 – Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) hosts a free open house to introduce families to its highly regarded choirs and acclaimed choral training program for youths on Saturday, April 10, 2010, at 11 AM, at its headquarters located on the campus of Pasadena Presbyterian Church. "The choir is holding its annual auditions for boys and girls ages eight to twelve June 3, 4 and 5th,” states LACC Executive Director Rachel Fine, “so this is a great opportunity prior to auditions for parents and children to experience the choir firsthand...
	INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED COUNTERTENOR DAVID DANIELS HEADLINES FREE COMMUNITY CONVERSATION PRESENTED BY LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S CHORUS *Thursday, December 17, 7:00 P.M., at USC’s Simon Ramo Recital Hall* (Pasadena, CA) December 1, 2009 – World renowned countertenor David Daniels – described by the Chicago Tribune as “today’s gold standard among countertenors” – headlines a special free community conversation presented by Los Angeles Children’s Chorus in conjunction with its new ensemble for boys with changing voices, entitled “Cantus,” on Thursday, December 17, at 7:00 P.M. The conversation is hosted by USC’s Thornton School of Music and will take place in USC’s Simon Ramo Recital Hall, located on the campus of USC. Cantus Director Dr. Steven Kronauer moderates the conversation, during which Daniels will discuss challenges and techniques of performing in the stratospheric range of a countertenor....
	LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S CHORUS ANNUAL WINTER CONCERT FEATURES VIBRANT MIX OF CLASSICAL, FOLK AND CONTEMPORARY WORKS FROM LATIN AMERICA, SPAIN AND CALIFORNIA *Sunday, December 6 and Sunday, December 13, 7:00 P.M., at Pasadena Presbyterian Church* (Pasadena, CA) November 25, 2009 – Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) presents a vibrant mix of classical, folk and contemporary works from Mexico, Spain, Venezuela, China and California at its popular annual Winter Concert on Sunday, December 6 and Sunday, December 13, 2009, 7:00 P.M., at Pasadena Presbyterian Church....
	LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S CHORUS, LED BY ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ANNE TOMLINSON, PRESENTS CONCERT FEATURING LEADING CALIFORNIA COMPOSERS AS PART OF LA PHIL’S “WEST COAST, LEFT COAST” FESTIVAL *Saturday, November 14, 2009, 2 P.M., at First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica LACC is Only Children’s Choir Selected to Participate in Festival* (PASADENA, CA) November 3, 2009 – The renowned Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC), conducted by Artistic Director Anne Tomlinson, explores the works of noted California composers John Adams, Paul Gibson, Brian Holmes, David Conte and others in a special matinee concert – which is part of the LA Phil’s much-heralded “West Coast, Left Coast” music festival....
	LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S CHORUS, LED BY ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ANNE TOMLINSON, ANNOUNCES 2009-10 SEASON, ENTITLED “BOUNDLESS” Highlights Include Jacaranda Debut, Broad Stage Debut, Participation in LA Phil’s ”West Coast/Left Coast” Festival and Orchestra’s U.S. Premiere of Louis Andriessen’s La Commedia, Performance of St. Matthew Passion with LA Master Chorale, and Appearance with Pasadena Pops Orchestra Choir Also Hosts State-Wide Choral Festival with Famed Venezuelan Choral Conductor Maria Guinand; Launches “Emerging Voices” Choir, Directed by Dr. Steven Kronauer, One of Very Few Choirs for Boys with Changed Voices in the Nation; Expands Children’s Vocal Training Programs Outside of Pasadena Area in Partnership with Established Educational Enrichment Programs for First Time Since Its inception in 1986; and Tours to Finland. Third LACC Documentary Sing China! by Award-Winning Filmmakers, to be Released this Fall; and Noted Opera Singer/LACC Alumna Anna Christy Featured in Salon Recital (PASADENA, CA) November 3, 2009 – The renowned Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) – described as “astonishingly polished,” “hauntingly beautiful,” “a homogenous blanket of sound that is smooth, silky” and “one heck of a talented group of kids” – announces the details of its 24th season, entitled “Boundless,” which reflects the vivacious spirit of children as well as the potential of LACC itself. The season, one of its broadest ever during which the Chorus explores six centuries of choral music, varied in style and rich in innovation....
	LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S CHORUS ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF DR. STEVEN KRONAUER AS DIRECTOR OF NEW EMERGING VOICES CHOIR FOR BOYS (PASADENA, CA) September 30, 2009 –Dr. Steven Kronauer, a noted singer, conductor, educator and voice teacher, has been appointed director of Los Angeles Children’s Chorus’ (LACC) new Emerging Voices Choir, which was launched in September and is the first choir in the region to serve boy vocalists with changing voices. LACC Artistic Director Anne Tomlinson and Executive Director Rachel Fine announced his appointment. The new choir gives boys with maturing voices the opportunity to nurture their vocal talent and pursue choral studies at LACC, one of the nation’s finest institutions for young singers....
	LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S CHORUS ELECTS NEW BOARD CHAIR DAVID SCHEIDEMANTLE AND BOARD MEMBERS JENNIFER TERRY AND RICK ROBERTS (PASADENA, CA) September 1, 2009 –Attorney David Scheidemantle (Pasadena) has been named Chair of Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC). He succeeds Patti Paniccia (La Cañada), who served as chair for three years. LACC Executive Director Rachel Fine made the announcement...
	LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S CHORUS HOSTS INTERNATIONAL CHORAL EXCHANGE WITH FINNISH CHILDREN’S CHOIR VOX AUREA CULMINATING IN FREE CONCERT *Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 7 P.M., at Pasadena Presbyterian Church* *Concert also Launches LACC’s “Heartland Tour” to Mid-West* (PASADENA, CA) June 25, 2009 – The sounds of Finland come to Southern California when the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) hosts the acclaimed Finnish Children’s choir Vox Aurea (“The Golden Voice”) for an international choral exchange culminating in a free concert featuring Vox Aurea and LACC’s Concert Choir on Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., at Pasadena Presbyterian Church....
	LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S CHORUS SERENADES UNSUNG HEROS AT BENEFIT *Saturday, June 6, 2009, 6:30 P.M., at El Molino Viejo in San Marino* (PASADENA, CA) May 13, 2009 – Los Angeles Children’s Chorus, considered one of the nation’s leading children’s choirs, is holding auditions for boys and girls ages eight to twelve in Pasadena May 28, 29, 30 and 31, 2009. Previous singing experience is not necessary, but audition appointments are required....
	LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S CHORUS HOLDS AUDITIONS MAY 28 - 31, 2009 *Renowned Chorus Seeks Talented Boys and Girls Ages 8 to 12 Who Love to Sing* (PASADENA, CA) May 1, 2009 – The Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) turns the spotlight on three of its most dedicated volunteers when it unveils its inaugural “Distinguished Volunteer Awards” at the choir’s annual benefit, “Serenade,” on Saturday, June 6, 2009, 6:30 pm, at the historic El Molino Viejo in San Marino....
	LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S CHORUS HOSTS OPEN HOUSE FOR FAMILIES INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT THE RENOWNED CHOIR Saturday, April 18, 2009, 2 PM – 3 PM, at Pasadena Presbyterian Church Chorus Auditions Slated for May 28 – 31, 2009 (PASADENA, CA) March 31, 2009 – Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) hosts a free open house to introduce families to its highly regarded choirs and acclaimed choral training program for youths on Saturday, April 18, 2009, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., at its headquarters located on the campus of Pasadena Presbyterian Church...
	LOS ANGELES CHILRDREN’S CHORUS REPRISES PAUL GIBSON’S WHIMSICAL SUITE: ALICE THROUGH A LOOKING-GLASS AT SPRING CONCERT Sunday, May 10, 2009, 7 P.M., and Saturday, May 16, 2009, 4 P.M., at Pasadena Presbyterian Church (PASADENA, CA) February 20, 2009 – Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) caps its 23rd Season by reprising composer Paul Gibson’s charmingly whimsical Suite: Alice Through a Looking-Glass for its annual Spring Concerts. Based on the classic poetry of Lewis Carroll, the delightful but sophisticated piece, Gibson’s first for children’s choir, was initially commissioned by LACC for its 15th Anniversary and featured in its subsequent tour of Great Britain. A variety of additional works on the program will be announced...
	SING OPERA!, DOCUMENTARY FILM ABOUT LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S CHORUS, SELECTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL Screenings Set for Thursday, February 26, 2 P.M., and Sunday, March 1, 2009, 2 P.M., at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood (PASADENA, CA) February 19, 2009 – Sing Opera! – a documentary film produced and directed by Jessica Sanders and Frieda Lee Mock that chronicles 65 intrepid singers from the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus as they prepare for the 2007 world premiere of the family opera “Keepers of the Night” – has been selected to be showcased at Hollywood’s elite International Family Film Festival (IFFF), which is open to the public .....
	LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S CHORUS ANNUAL WINTER CONCERT FEATURES WORKS INSPIRED BY LITERATURE *Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m. at Pasadena Presbyterian Church* (PASADENA, CA) November 3, 2008 – Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC), commemorating its 23rd season, presents music inspired by some of the world’s most celebrated literary figures at its annual Winter Concert on Sunday, December 7 and Sunday, December 14, 2008, 7 p.m., at Pasadena Presbyterian Church. The program, based on the 2008-2009 season theme “The Poet Sings,” features an eclectic range of classical, folk and contemporary works by such composers as Aaron Copland, Pablo Casals, Cécile Chaminade, Randall Thompson and J.S. Bach inspired by such literary luminaries as Robert Frost and William Shakespeare.....
	LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S CHORUS 2008-09 SEASON, ENTITLED “THE POET SINGS,” EXPLORES MUSIC SET TO TEXTS BY SOME OF WORLD’S MOST CELEBRATED WRITERS Formation of “First Experiences in Singing,” a new program for six- and seven-Year olds Second LACC Documentary, Sing Opera! by Award-Winning Filmmakers released Chorus reprises Paul Gibson’s Suite: Alice Through a Looking-Glass with Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Cgorus appears in two LA Opera Productions as well as with Los Angeles Philharmonic and in Community Outreach Program at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (PASADENA, CA) November 3, 2008 –The Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC), widely considered one of the nation’s preeminent children’s choirs and noted for its agile bel canto singing style, announces the details of its 23rd season, entitled “The Poet Sings,” which focuses on the exploration of music inspired by some of the world’s most celebrated literary figures....
	LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S CHORUS HONORS GRANT GERSHON, KIMBERLY MARTEAU EMERSON AND JOHN EMERSON AND NAMES KHORI DASTOOR 2008 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA AT GALA BEL CANTO (PASADENA, CA) April 14, 2008 – A quartet of eminent artists and arts patrons will be honored at the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus’s (LACC) festive Gala Bel Canto on Thursday, May 22, 2008, at 6:00 p.m., at the California Club in downtown Los Angeles. The honorees include Grant Gershon, music director of the Los Angeles Master Chorale, assistant conductor of LA Opera and LACC Honorary Board Member, and passionate LACC supporters Kimberly Marteau Emerson and John Emerson, Chair of the Music Center Board of Governors. In addition, fast-rising soprano Khori Dastoor, a Pasadena native, graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music and principal artist in residence with Opera San Jose, will be named LACC’s 2008 Distinguished Alumna...
	DISTINGUISHED CONDUCTOR JANEAL KREHBIEL IS FEATURED GUEST CLINICIAN AT WEST COAST’S ONLY “TREBLE CHOIR CONDUCTORS SYMPOSIUM,” HOSTED BY LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S CHORUS (PASADENA, CA) April 14, 2008 – Noted conductor Janeal Krehbiel, co-founder and artistic director of the Lawrence Children’s Choir in Kansas, will serve as the featured guest clinician at the “Treble Choir Conductors Symposium” presented by Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC). The four-day symposium, the only one of its kind offered on the West Coast, is open to participants across the country and runs from Tuesday, August 5 to Friday, August 8, 2008, at the Pasadena Presbyterian Church in Pasadena, California...