John Kendall Bailey – Guest Conductor Due to Music Director Cindy Beitmen’s recent diagnosis with colorectal cancer and her need to focus on her treatment, the Contra Costa Chorale is pleased to welcome John Kendall Bailey as guest conductor for the spring 2017 concert of Brahms’s Ein Deutsches Requiem. We are grateful that he could make…
The Chorale has hired Christopher Alexander as their new Collaborative Keyboard Artist starting with the Spring 2026 season. Christopher Alexander is a pianist and composer currently residing in Emeryville. Receiving a B.A. in Music and English at St. Olaf College, MN, Christopher sang in the St. Olaf Viking and Cantorei choruses, as well as the student…
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…
Thank you to everyone that attended our English Country Dancing fundraiser on March 11th. With your help, it was a great success. We hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as we did! These great photos were taken by Ellen Gailing at the event. We’re already looking forward to next year, and hope you’ll join us…
RICHMOND, California, April 17, 2024: It is with deep sadness that the Contra Costa Chorale announces the death of Artistic Director Cindy Beitmen on Monday, April 15, 2024, of colorectal cancer that had metastasized to her brain. Born in eastern Pennsylvania on December 29, 1953, Cindy spent her entire life making music, from her B.S. in…
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…