12/9 & 12/10 @ 8pm at the Marin Center Showcase Theater and 12/11 @ 3pm Church of Saint Raphael, CA.

 

Raise your spirits for the holidays — and for life — with music drawn from or inspired by the African-American musical tradition. Let yourself be moved by the stirring, vibrant, poignant rhythms and harmonies from our full 45-voice chorus and smaller ensembles. Instead of “Silver Bells” this holiday season, enjoy “Peter, Go Ring Dem Bells!” The chorus will be wailing, syncopating and call-and-responding to heritage gospel, blues and jazz pieces, seasonal songs, and contemporary pieces. As always, we'll be expertly directed by Maestro Daniel Canosa and enhanced by keyboard master/Assistant Director David Manley. There will be additional instrumentation including drumming, electric guitar, and more.

 

We'll be singing traditional spirituals such as: "Deep River," gospel songs such as "Come On Down" and "Great, Great Joy," and jazz such as "Kyrie" from "A Little Jazz Mass." Pop songs include "Seasons of Love" from the musical "Rent," "Cool Yule" by Steve Allen, and a special adaptation of U2's "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For." We'll also be singing the beautiful "Candle in the Night" to honor the Jewish holiday Hanukkah. As is our tradition, we will feature an audience sing-a-long before the start of our 2nd Act. The following songs will be provided in your show program for easy reference: Go Tell It On The Mountain, Jingle Bells, Silent Night, and Peace, Peace. 

 

We are excited to announce that all our performances of "Feel The Spirit" will feature guest soloist, Jujuana ShaRon Williams.

 

Come on down and "feel the spirit" at one (or more!) of our performances. We look forward to singing for you! Happy Holidays! ♥

 

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VENUE INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS

We are pleased to offer three performances this season, as follows:

 

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2 Evening Performances:

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1. December 9th, 2011 at 8:00 PM

2. December 10th, 2011 at 8:00 PM

Marin Showcase Theater (enter from rear parking lot behind Marin Veterans Auditorium)

10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA 94903

http://www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/CU/Main/mc/mc_calendar_event.cfm?MocKey=805

 

Tickets for the above 2 performances can be purchased through the Marin Center Box Office at 415.499.6800 or by clicking here: http://www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/CU/Main/mc/mc_tickets.cfm?BOff_only=Yes&CalKey=805

Additional tickets will be available at the door, before each show, on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

Driving directions: http://www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/CU/main/MC/mc_directions.cfm?mHd=3

Plenty of free parking available in the lot.

 

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1 Matinée Performance:

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December 11th, 2011 at 3:00 PM

Church of San Raphael

1104 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 (downtown)

http://www.saintraphael.com

 

You can purchase advance tickets for the Sunday matinée performance through one of our chorus members or at Jeans-To-A-T in downtown San Rafael at 1314 Second Street. Additional tickets will be available at the door, before each show, on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

Driving directions and parking tips: http://www.saintraphael.com/Default.aspx?tabid=89&language=en-US

 

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Ticket Prices:

$20.00 for General Admission 

$15.00 for Seniors 60+ and Students 9-18 y/o

$5.00 for Children 8 years and under

 

The Mayflower Chorus is is a Non-Profit organization. All proceeds from our performances support the educational and cultural programs of the Mayflower Choral Society and our annual Scholarship Program for aspiring singers, composers, and directors. 

 

Be sure to LIKE our Facebook Page for ongoing updates, photos, videos and more! 

http://www.facebook.com/MayflowerCommunityChorus

 

For more information about our chorus please contact us at 415-491-9110 or Admin@mayflowerchorus.org. 

Our official website is http://www.MayflowerChorus.org

You can learn more about our Maestro Daniel Canosa at: http://danielcanosa.com

 

Our next show will be "Sea To Shining Sea" on Friday, May 11; Saturday, May 12; and Sunday, May 20, 2012. Please save the dates!