The Monmouth Civic Chorus
Dr. Ryan Brandau, Artistic Director
Close to Perfect, Close to Home

MONMOUTH CIVIC CHORUS ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS

The Monmouth Civic Chorus will hold its annual vocal scholarship auditions for New Jersey high school seniors planning to pursue higher education. Auditions will be held by appointment on Sunday, April 7, 2013 in Red Bank. The application deadline is April 1 and the application fee is $10. For information or an audition appointment, call 732-933-9333, e-mail scholarship@monmouthcivicchorus.org or visit monmouthcivicchorus.org and click Support Us.

MLK PORTRAYER JOINS MONMOUTH CIVIC CHORUS IN
I HAVE A DREAM

Darrell Lawrence Willis, Sr. will portray Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Monmouth Civic Chorus concert I Have a Dream on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 8:00 pm. at the Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, New Jersey. This unique concert honors the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s iconic speech, and the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. Through music, readings, and reflections, the program will explore the growth of freedom in our country’s history. The music will range from African-American spirituals and Civil War songs to more contemporary pieces like a choral arrangement of U2’s moving tribute, MLK.

MONMOUTH CIVIC CHORUS TO HOLD AUDITIONS

Experienced singers are invited to audition for the award-winning Monmouth Civic Chorus by appointment on Wednesday evenings beginning in September. The 2012-13 season introduces Dr. Ryan Brandau as Artistic Director and Conductor, featuring the Christmas portion of Handel’s beloved Messiah inDecember, I Have a Dream in March, and Duruflé’s exquisite Requiem in May.

NEW DIRECTOR TO LEAD SEASON WITH MONMOUTH CIVIC CHORUS
Handel's Messiah and I Have a Dream at Count Basie Theatre