WINDSONG SOUTHLAND CHORALE
| Windsong Southland Chorale is a community chorus centered in Ontario, California founded by Artistic Director, Dr. Janet Harms in 1995. Drawing members from an astonishingly large area of Southern California, this unique ensemble's splendid and impressive success has rapidly established itself as one of the leading choral organizations in the southern part of the state. The fourth season concluded in June 1999 when the Chorale traveled to New York City to perform at the world famous Carnegie Hall, receiving a standing ovation. The fifth season included a June 2000 tour to Northern California, with performances in Santa Barbara and Paso Robles. In June 2001 the Chorale once again performed in Carnegie presenting Beethoven's Ninth Symphony with 200 additional singers from the New York area. In addition, Windsong presented a solo performance of Stephen Paulus' "Embracing All" (New York debut) and Rene Clausen's "Gloria". The chorale was accompanied by a 12 member instrumental ensemble consisting of faculty and advanced music majors from Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California. The Chorale plans a third trip to Carnegie Hall in June 2002 when they will present the Poulenc "Gloria" on June 9, 2002. An international tour to Scandinavia and St. Petersburg, Russia is also planned for late June, 2002. Singers interested in auditioning for the chorale and participating in these concert tours can contact Dave Davis, treasurer and member of the Board of Directors, at 909-985-4156. |
