Season 23 began with Christmas With the Chorale. February brought Mendelssohn’s Elijah, and the final concert of the season featured the Broadway hits of Lerner and Loewe. The roster of singers doubled from the founding group and during the 1995-1996 season included between 75 and 80 people.
To view the season brochure click here.
Folk, Fall and Holiday: Rogue Valley Children’s and Discovery Choruses, December 3, 1995
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Christmas With the Chorale – December 9 and December 10, 1995
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The Chorale assisted with the production of Hallelujah! It’s a Messiah Sing-Along at the Medford Congregational Church on December 16, 1995. You can view the program here.
Elijah – February 23, 24, 25, 1996
The concert featured The fabulous voices of Chris Thompson and Erik Connolly. Chris returned to Medford in 2007 to perform the role of Elijah once again.
To view the concert program click here.
To view the Elijah press release click here.
To view the Elijah concert poster click here.
Click here to read a letter to the Chorale following the Elijah concert from Lynn Sjolund.
Click here to view a Tempo article about the Elijah concert.
Bless the Beasts and the Children – Rogue Valley Children’s and Discovery Choruses, May 5, 1996
The concert included the title song, Bless the Beasts and the Children, arranged by Audrey Snyder, and many more wonderful selections. Click here to see the program.
Back to Broadway – May 11 and May 12, 1996
To view the concert program click here.
To read a letter to the Chorale by Board President Charleen Fike click here.