Thank you!

Thanks to our wonderful full-house audience who helped make Saturday’s “Pilgrimage of Hope” concert such a moving experience for audience and singers alike. Special thanks to composer Dale Trumbore, whose “The Opposites Game” was the centerpiece of the concert.

"The opposite of a gun? … Just say poem”.

If you didn’t hear the concert and that line makes no sense, it would be worth your while to check out Trumbore’s webpage for the piece. It contains the piece’s motivation and dedication, the full text and handwritten score, and a great performance by Conspirare, for whom the piece was commissioned.

We’re also grateful to all the other composers (Whitacre, Byrd, Paulus, Gilkyson, Parton, Simon, Lauridsen, and arranger Craig Hella Johnson) whose work completed the program.

Thanks to our soloists, Edmund Connolly as the teacher in “The Opposites Game,” Nancy Maret in “The Road Home,” and Nancy, Dalia Melendez, Adriana Molina, Kat Bernhardt, Andrea Cassutt, Kristin Potter, and Jan Watson in “Light of a Clear Blue Morning.”

Finally, thanks to Music Director George Case for imagining this compelling program, and for the inspiring leadership and musicality necessary to bring it to performance. And thanks to Pianist Debbie Wagner, for her great work in rehearsal and performance, nailing it every time.

Next Up

I am excited about the future of the Sangre de Cristo Chorale. I firmly believe that community organizations like ours play a vital role in fostering connection, creating opportunities for artistic expression, and strengthening the social networks of our communities. The Chorale is no exception. Our unique product is not merely a musical performance but a touch-point for our community. We fill a niche that celebrates the love of music and the power of unity amongst a community of musicians and music lovers. Without your attendance and additional financial support, we cannot do the work we do. We are very grateful for your continued support and contributions.

Our 2023-2024 season – the Chorale’s 46th! – will feature four concerts once again. From John Corigliano’s luminous Fern Hill to a concert of 21st century works centered on the effects of violence in our community and our opportunities for healing and processing the world in which we live, we will bring you a variety of music you are sure to enjoy. In between, we’ll celebrate the season with holiday music from the US and England, and finally a concert celebrating nature and creation. We have an exciting season ahead of us!

How can you be a part of the community of musicians and music lovers? Without you, we would not be able to fulfill our mission to make a difference in the lives of the community we serve. Like most arts organizations, our ticket revenue covers only one-third of our operating expenses.

We invite you to join us once again in supporting the Sangre de Cristo Chorale. Your donation will ensure that our music continues to touch the hearts and souls of our community this next season. We hope to see you at many of our concerts!

With heartfelt appreciation,

Dr. George Case
Music Director
Sangre de Cristo Chorale

Singer Sidebars, Virtual Concerts, and Musical Works in Progress enabled us to stay in touch with our audiences while we could not perform in person. The entire archive is available here.

The mission of the Sangre de Cristo Chorale is to entertain, educate, unite, and inspire singers and audiences by performing quality choral music.