Fall concert announced by the Oakland Choral Society. We are preparing the Brahms Ein Deutches Reguiem (a german requiem). Please plan on singing with us or joining us for the concert. November 17, 2018. 

 

 

Hello All,

Choir Rehearsal notes for this week. Andrew requested these parts to be ready.

The Oakland Choral Society announces the "Baroque Around the World" concert, November 19, 2017. Baroque era choral pieces sung with full orchestra and soloist singers.

Brahms Ein deutches Reguiem notes on german pronunciation. These are the IPA notes from Andrew.

 

https://1drv.ms/f/s!AsZrR824hmwkhaZrW_mfZMmbx65ryg

 

 

Recordings for the Brahms, Ein Deutches Requiem. If you haven't heard this one.

 

Ein Deutches Requiem RECORDINGS

 

Dr. John Dovaras was the conductor of the predecessor choir, the Oakland University Community Chorus. He is fondly remembered by several of the current, active members of the Oakland Choral Society. He will be missed by many and remembered in our concert performances.

Thanks to Anita for the note and the reference to the Obituary. Dr. John Nicholas Dovaras, November 22, 1933 - April 24, 2018, Born in Brockton, MA, Resided in Michigan.

Obituary Link

Interesting story concerning Morten Lauridsen and the composition and production of the Lux Aeterna. The power of music is amazing.

Moten tells about the time he visited Paul Salmunovich.

https://allisyar.com/2014/04/04/morten-lauridsen-shares-a-truly-amazing-story-about-visiting-paul-salamunovich-in-the-hospital/

Finally, we have named our concert with the correct title and Theme.

2018 Spring Concert is aptly named due to the weather.

Peace and Light is the them, a beautiful concert that brings out the thoughts of Peace and the joy of another Sunny day, (Light).