\u201cThere is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.\u201d<\/p>\n
-Margaret Wheatley<\/p>\n
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Thanks for visiting the Florida Community Choir page!\u00a0 I hope the information here not only guides you or your choir in artistic pursuits, but helps to build community amongst our musicians in Florida.\u00a0 Please visit these ensembles below!\u00a0 Email me directly if you would like to be included on the list.<\/p>\n
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Additionally I have included my 2017-2018 Five Favorites of repertoire I programmed during the season.\u00a0 Directors, please send me your Five Favorites (in the same format) to be included as well!<\/p>\n
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Trent R. Brown, D.M.A.<\/p>\n
Coordinator \u2013 Lifelong Repertoire & Resources<\/p>\n
Chair \u2013 Community Choir R&R<\/p>\n
trbrown@fgcu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n 239-590-1266<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Florida Community Ensembles<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Bach Festival Society of Winter Park<\/p>\n http:\/\/bachfestivalflorida.org\/community\/join-the-choir\/<\/a><\/p>\n Winter Park, FL<\/p>\n Director: John Sinclair<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Club Singers<\/p>\n theclubsingers@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n Delray Beach, FL<\/p>\n Director: Gail Hershkowitz<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Garden Choir<\/p>\n gardenchoir.com<\/a><\/p>\n Winter Garden, FL<\/p>\n Directors: Dr. Jeffery Redding and Christine Le<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Symphonic Chorale of Southwest Florida<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.symphonicchorale.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n Fort Myers, FL<\/p>\n Director: Trent Brown<\/p>\n <\/p>\n FIVE FAVORITES (Trent Brown, 2017-2018)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cJenny Rebecca\u201d<\/p>\n Carol Hall<\/p>\n arr. Claire McElfresh<\/p>\n Colla Voce 45-21035<\/p>\n SATB a cap.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A simple yet touching ballad to a newborn baby about all the exciting adventures that lie ahead, given from the narrator\u2019s perspective of experience.\u00a0 Visit this link to a recording from ACDA National by the Atlanta Master Chorale, Eric Nelson \u2013 Conductor<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cBest of All Possible Worlds\u201d (from Candide<\/em>)<\/p>\n Leonard Bernstein<\/p>\n arr. Robert Page<\/p>\n Boosey & Hawkes 00450006<\/p>\n SATB piano<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In 2018 we celebrated the centennial of Leonard Bernstein.\u00a0 This exciting an comedic work is a great closer for a set or concert.\u00a0 The text urges us to always see the bright side of things!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cI Am Only One\u201d<\/p>\n Adolphus Hailstork<\/p>\n Alliance AMP 3297730<\/p>\n SATB piano (also available SSA)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hailstork\u2019s setting was inspired by the events of 9\/11.\u00a0 \u201cI am only one, but still I am one\u2026 I cannot do everything, but still I can do something.\u201d\u00a0 The text fits wonderfully with works focused on mission and purpose.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cThe Heavens Are Telling\u201d (from Creation<\/em>)<\/p>\n FJ Haydn<\/p>\n G Schirmer 50322250<\/p>\n SATB piano<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A common, yet exciting, \u201cwar horse\u201d of the Classical era.\u00a0 Three soloists are needed for the parts of the angels (soprano, tenor and baritone).\u00a0 It is an accessible yet powerful addition to any program, especially any about nature.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cWhen Memory Fades\u201d<\/p>\n arr. Eric Nelson<\/p>\n MorningStar Music Pub. 50-8914<\/p>\n SATB piano<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This simple hymn set brilliantly by Eric Nelson allows singers to express their prayer for those afflicted by dementia.\u00a0 The melody soothes and is harmonized with comforting tones that fills the spirit.\u00a0 Follow this link to hear (again) Eric Nelson conduct the Atlanta Master Chorale<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u201cThere is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.\u201d -Margaret Wheatley Thanks for visiting the Florida Community Choir page!\u00a0 I hope the information here not only guides you or your choir in artistic pursuits, but helps to build community amongst our musicians in Florida.\u00a0 Please visit these ensembles […]<\/p>\n