On Friday night, December 9th and Saturday night December 10th
the Torrance Civic Chorale and Orchestra presented “A Christmas To Remember”
in the beautiful James R. Armstrong Theatre in Torrance.
World renowned composer Morten Lauridsen's a cappella "O Magnum Mysterium"
and John Rutter’s orchestrated “What Sweeter Music” a\]were balanced with "Masters
In This Hall" and "Light Your Christmas" plus many other seasonal favorites.
The Chorale is always thrilled to perform Chanukah selections. One standard
Chorale favorite is Elaine Shader’s “Here In My House.” In addition the
Chorale premiered “Hooray For Chanukah” by Paul Zim, from New York and from our
neighboring city Long Beach “A Christmas Carol” by David Anthony.
April 21, 2012 – “Thanks For The
Memory: 100 Nostalgic Years of Music”
The City of Torrance marks 2012 with it’s Centennial Celebration. Conductor
David Burks has chosen to capture this 100 years with the Chorale’s
“Thanks For The Memory: 100 Nostalgic Years of Music.” Solo and Choral
selections from Hollywood Movies, Pop, Broadway Musicals and Classical
masterpieces are accompanied by the Chorale’s Band. The concert is Saturday,
April 21st, at 8:00 pm in the beautiful James R. Armstrong Theatre in
Torrance.
Hollywood Movies are represented by State Fair and
Breakfast At Tiffany’s and others. Popular selections such as “You
Raise Me Up,” a six part Classic Cole Porter Medley and Alan
Billingsley’s high energy “In The Swing Medley,” reflect eras of the past.
Broadway Musicals such as “A Chorus Line,” “Fiddler On The Roof,” “Les
Miserables” and many others will add to your evening’s celebration.
Classical vocal soloist add heightened excitement for the concert.
The evening will end with an exciting surprise everyone will enjoy.
For reserved seating, call the Armstrong Box Office at (310) 781-7171.
Tickets are $14.00 plus a $2.50 box office handling per ticket. Tickets go on
sale the first week of February.
