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Chorus Directory Update
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1. Chorus contact information
Chorus name:
Mailing Address:
1762 Beacon St.
City, State, ZIP:
CT
MA
ME
NH
RI
VT
If you would like to be listed under a different town from your mailing address:
Town for listing:
Web address:
Telephone:
FAX:
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2. Chorus description
Affiliation (if any):
Music Director:
Year founded:
Number of Singers:
Age, gender:
Adults
Children
Women/girls
Men/boys
Auditions required?
Y
N
Commercial recordings?
Y
N
Chorus description
(membership, repertoire, etc):
A Besere Velt – A Better World – is proud to be a “voice” for justice. The community chorus weaves the heartache and irrepressible idealism of Yiddish folk music into a vision of justice and humanity for the 21st century. From haunting melodies to workers’ anthems, the songs come alive with multi-layered harmonies. The chorus has performed throughout New England and New York, from conferences to picket lines, from temples to interfaith rallies, from universities to senior centers, and released its debut CD in 2006. In 2008 the chorus produced
Stand Up, Sing Out!
a double anniversary concert with the Klezmatics, and commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire with
The Cloth from Which We Are Cut
in 2011. Membership is open once a year. Start by coming to an open rehearsal in the fall. The annual open rehearsal provides an opportunity to participate in a working chorus rehearsal before deciding to make a commitment for the year. No auditions. No knowledge of Yiddish required.
3. Chorus administration
Tax-exempt 501(c)(3)?
Y
N
Professional chorus?
Y
N
Dues required from singers?
Y
N
Paid staff (admin/executive dir.)?
Y
N
4. Feedback
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Contact FAX:
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