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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…
Announcing Contra Costa Chorale’s Fall 2024 Concert
Contra Costa Chorale Presents “Viennese Influence(r)s” December 6 and 8 RICHMOND, California, October 1, 2024: The Contra Costa Chorale, led by its new Artistic Director Dr. Brad Schultz, returns with a program representing some of the great composers of Vienna, on Friday, December 6, at 7:30PM at Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Road, Kensington;…
Search for New Artistic Director at the Contra Costa Chorale
Contra Costa Chorale, a non-audition choir with a rich community musical history, is looking for an Artistic Director. Our beloved director, Cindy Beitmen, succumbed to cancer in the spring of 2024, and we seek a dedicated and enthusiastic choral director for our fall 2024 season and potentially beyond. The Chorale is a community choir open to…
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…
Contra Costa Chorale is Searching for a New Collaborative Keyboard Artist
About the Contra Costa Chorale:Contra Costa Chorale, a non-auditioned choir with a rich community musical history, is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic collaborative keyboard artist for our group following the retirement of our much beloved accompanist, Martin Morley. We encourage all interested and qualified candidates to apply. The Chorale is a community choir open…
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…