Fall 2023 Concert: Mozart Requiem

On December 2nd and 3rd, the Contra Costa Chorale performed the newly published 2022 Bärenreiter edition of the Mozart “Requiem,” which was completed and edited by Michael Ostrzyga. Mozart died before the completion of the “Requiem,” and thus various composers, most outstanding of whom was Franz Süssmayr, one of Mozart’s students, finished about one third…

Contra Costa Chorale Awards 2022 Vocal Music Studies Scholarships

The Chorale is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s Contra Costa Chorale Vocal Music Studies Scholarships for West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD)graduating seniors. These two $1000 scholarships have been awarded to Abraham Blanquel from Richmond High School, and Justin Trujillo from Pinole Valley High School. This scholarship program was created by…

WAVE Bids Adieu in Cindy’s Farewell Concert

The Women’s Antique Vocal Ensemble hosted a benefit concert for Cindy Beitman showcasing the Medieval and Renaissance music of France last June.  The concert marked the end of Cindy’s 18 year run as conductor of WAVE and celebrated her meaningful contributions to the group and uplifting presence in the face of cancer treatment.  Although Cindy…

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