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CONTACT

Contact Information:

Andrea Goodman, Director
Tonality Now, Inc
PO Box 291
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866

(518) 791-0185

Giving to the Cantilena Chamber Choir

The Choir operates under the umbrella of Tonality Now, Inc., a 501(c)3 non profit corporation founded in 1985 by Andrea Goodman along with the Pulitzer-prize winning composer David del Tredici among others. The intention of the corporation is the sponsor concerts and workshops in tonal music, of course in an updated sense.

The cost of the concert series is only partially covered by box office receipts. The Choir has been fortunate to receive grants from several businesses such as the Berkshire Bank, the Golub Foundation, Greylock Federal Credit Union, General Dynamics, Legacy Banks, and Massachusetts local Cultural Council grants from Sheffield, Great Barrington, Pittsfield, and Lee. If you or your business would like to provide a tax-deductible donation to help cover the costs of a specific concert or towards general operating expenses, please feel free to call or email us if you need further information. Underwriting concerts and sponsoring the participation of specific instruments for our chamber concerts are most welcome. All donors receive priority seating and are recognized in all printed matter and ads generated by the Choir.

Auditions and Membership

Participation in the Choir will be considered on the basis of a personal audition with the Director by appointment by calling 518-791-0185 or email at satbchoir@yahoo.com. Applicants must possess a good voice and have had some recent experience in singing choral or solo literature. Participation in the Choir will be determined by current openings and balance considerations. Generally there are 6 singers per section, although some sections may be added to or reduced on a per concert basis.

Membership:
Members are not charged dues for participation, but must purchase their own scores. Occasional the choir is given a travel stipend for concerts out of town.

Rehearsals:
Rehearsals begin on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008, 7:00pm at the Lee Elementary School Music room, 300 Greylock Street in Lee (behind the High School). The Choir then meets every Wednesday until the concert with the exception of Wednesday, November 21st. After the December concerts, the choir resumes rehearsals on Wednesday, January 9, 2008.