The GMChorale Announces its 2020 – 2021 Virtual Season of Choral Enrichment

MIDDLETOWN, CONN. (September 8, 2020) — The GMChorale is proud to present a Virtual Season of Choral Enrichment for their 2020-2021 season beginning on September 8th. Since performing live concerts in 2020 continues to be prohibited due to COVID-19, the GMChorale will meet on Zoom, as they have been since March. Internet sessions will focus on improving performance skills, building ear training and musical literacy, and studying choral music history to enhance musicianship for a time when the GMChorale is able to perform again.

Rehearsals on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 PM will primarily incorporate physical and vocal warmups, full group rehearsal periods, and smaller voice sectionals to create a fulfilling online rehearsal experience. Member accompanists and vocal coaches in each of the breakout “rooms” will assist singers in learning their music. Music will feature J.S. Bach’s Cantata No. 4, Christ lag in todesbanden; F. Schubert’s Mass in G Major; and W.A. Mozart’s Sancta Maria.

In addition, the season will include several virtual events and livestream performances. In January 2021, GMChorale will present a three-part speaker series to explore the impact of racial diversity, gender identity, homelessness, and PTSD on choral music.

New Singers. All who are interested in singing with the GMChorale have the unique opportunity of trying out rehearsals on September 22, September 29, and/or October 6, as well as meeting the Conductor, before committing to the season. Please call New Member Coordinator, Margie Livengood, at 860-633-6198, or email margie.livengood@gmchorale.org, to learn more about joining the GMChorale.

For more information, please visit www.gmchorale.org. Registration forms are available at https://forms.gle/k7hqyV82L3dF4oMFA

Interviews: For more information, or to schedule an interview with Artistic Director Joseph D’Eugenio, please contact Lisa Nappi at 860-747-1022, or send an email to info@gmchorale.org.