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Organization
Santa Clara Chorale
The Santa Clara Chorale was founded in 1963 as an adult community chorus devoted to providing a wide range of great choral music programs to community audiences drawn from Santa Clara and surrounding South Bay communities. The Chorale performs three times a year in Mission Santa Clara; we also perform in other Bay Area venues during each season and in other countries every 2-3 years when we tour, at members’ own expense. Musical programming ranges from the classical to the contemporary, including great music from the works of jazz, gospel, spiritual, and Broadway.
Our current Music Director, Thomas Colohan, is also the Director of Choral Activities at Santa Clara University. Tom brings great experience and enthusiasm to his role as Director. This year he leads the Chorale through classical works like Mozart’s Great Mass in C minor and Bach’s Cantata 140 “Wachet Auf” and romantic classics from Brahms and Schubert. The Chorale is also pleased to present the world premier of a work by renowned Bay Area composer, Pamela Layman Quist, entitled Requiem for the People.-
Contact Info
Santa Clara Chorale
P.O. Box 65
Santa Clara, CA 95052Phone: 408-369-1289
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Upcoming Events
12/12/08 Comfort and Joy
Mission Santa Clara12/14/08 Comfort and Joy
Mission Santa Clara03/13/09 American Masters
Mission Santa Clara03/15/09 American Masters
First Congregational Church - Palo Alto05/30/09 Mozart Requiem
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Member Reviews
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Event Name: Comfort and Joy - Christmas with the Chorale
"we never miss it"
Review posted by: A fan from Bay Area, Dec 07, 2007
This group sings a superb assortment of music to suit a wide range of tastes. I confess that their venue makes me sneeze, but it's such a historic building, I overlook that and always go anyway. Take... Expand
This group sings a superb assortment of music to suit a wide range of tastes. I confess that their venue makes me sneeze, but it's such a historic building, I overlook that and always go anyway. Take your Benadryl and enjoy yourself! Collapse
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Event Name: Comfort and Joy - Christmas with the Chorale
"Adds to the exciting spirit of the Holiday Season"
Review posted by: Richard from Mountain View, Dec 07, 2007
The annual Christmas concert by the Santa Clara Chorale always raises my sense of fun and excitement during a busy and stressful time of year. I love the enthusiasm for the music and the wonderful... Expand
The annual Christmas concert by the Santa Clara Chorale always raises my sense of fun and excitement during a busy and stressful time of year. I love the enthusiasm for the music and the wonderful choice of guest performers. You will come away very happy to have taken the time to attend their performance. Collapse
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Event Name: Comfort and Joy - Christmas with the Chorale
"Your Gateway to 'tis the Season'"
Comment posted by: Anonymous from San Jose, Ca., Dec 07, 2007
At dress rehearsal and from the rear of the Mission the men of the Chorale were privileged to hear Director Tom Colohan put the women through their 'skillful paces' in Benjamin Britten's timeless... Expand
At dress rehearsal and from the rear of the Mission the men of the Chorale were privileged to hear Director Tom Colohan put the women through their 'skillful paces' in Benjamin Britten's timeless 'Ceremony of Carols', complemented by Ruthanne Adams' epic mastery of its harp accompaniment. Let the men and women of the Chorale provide your gateway to the breadth and depth of this sacred season. Collapse
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Event Name: Comfort and Joy - Christmas with the Chorale
"Outstanding!"
Review posted by: Margaret from San Jose, Dec 06, 2007
There is no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than to experience the Santa Clara Chorale in the breathtaking setting of the Mission Santa Clara! This is professional quality talent at a... Expand
There is no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than to experience the Santa Clara Chorale in the breathtaking setting of the Mission Santa Clara! This is professional quality talent at a bargain price. Don't miss it! Collapse
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Event Name: Comfort and Joy - Christmas with the Chorale
"Wonderful"
Review posted by: NJ from Los Gatos, Dec 06, 2007
The Santa Clara Chorale fills the room with wonderful singing. A joyful evening not to be missed.
The Santa Clara Chorale fills the room with wonderful singing. A joyful evening not to be missed.
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Event Name: Comfort and Joy - Christmas with the Chorale
"Don't miss it!"
Review posted by: Stans from Palo Alto, Dec 06, 2007
The perfect way to get into the Holiday mood listening to the beautiful singing of the Santa Clara Chorale in a gorgeous setting!
The perfect way to get into the Holiday mood listening to the beautiful singing of the Santa Clara Chorale in a gorgeous setting!
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Event Name: Comfort and Joy - Christmas with the Chorale
"Quite a bang for the buck"
Review posted by: Anne from San Jose, CA, Dec 06, 2007
This group is the best bargain in town. Professional singing and conducting for under $20. A must see and a beautiful venue!
This group is the best bargain in town. Professional singing and conducting for under $20. A must see and a beautiful venue!
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Past Events
10/24/08 Choir Invitational
Mission Santa Clara05/16/08 Brahms Requiem - Orchestral Season Finale
Mission Santa Clara03/16/08 The Glory of Venice - Music of the Venetian Polychoral School
St. Mark's Episcopal Church - Palo Alto03/14/08 The Glory of Venice - Music of the Venetian Polychoral School
Mission Santa Clara12/07/07-
12/09/07Comfort and Joy - Christmas with the Chorale
Mission Santa Clara10/26/07 Choir Invitational - Santa Clara Chorale Guest Artist Series
Mission Santa Clara05/11/07 Carmina Burana
Mission Santa Clara03/18/07 Songs of the Heart, Land, and Spirit
Los Gatos United Methodist Church03/16/07 Songs of the Heart, Land, and Spirit
Mission Santa Clara12/09/06-
12/10/06Comfort & Joy
Mission Santa Clara10/27/06 Sacred Masterpieces from Six Centuries
Mission Santa Clara06/02/06 In the Footsteps of Mozart
Mission Santa Clara03/12/06 The Romantics
Mission City Center for Performing Arts03/11/06 The Romantics
Mission Santa Clara12/11/05 Christmas with the Chorale
Mission City Center for Performing Arts12/10/05 Christmas with the Chorale
Mission Santa Clara05/27/05 Music of Beethoven
Mission Santa Clara03/05/05 The Concord of Sweet Sounds
Mission Santa Clara12/10/04 Christmas with the Chorale
Mission Santa Clara10/29/04 Season Premiere - Great Choruses from the Stage
Mission Santa Clara06/04/04 Celebrating America in Song
Mission Santa Clara04/04/04 Blaenavon Male Choir w/ Santa Clara Chorale
03/06/04 A Festival of Song
Mission Santa Clara12/14/03 Christmas with the Chorale at St. Andrew's
12/12/03 Christmas with the Chorale at the Mission
Mission Santa Clara11/07/03 Music from the Masters
Mission Santa Clara05/23/03 Messe de Requiem Op.48
Mission Santa Clara05/17/02 Mendelssohn's Elijah
Mission Santa Clara03/22/02 Choirs on Fire!
Mission Santa Clara02/15/02 Sing It From the Heart
Mission Santa Clara12/14/01 Handel's Messiah
Mission Santa Clara11/09/01 PsalmFest
Mission Santa Clara
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