North Coast Chorale
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
In 1990 a group of singers, dedicated to the
choral arts and the idea that Clatsop County
deserved the best, banded together with the
sole purpose of sharing their passion for music
with the community through choral concerts.
During its 25+ years of existence, the North
Coast Chorale (NCC) has had the opportunity
of being led by seven, very talented and
dedicated directors.
Each year since its inception, the NCC has
presented two unique performances--one in
the spring and one during the winter--
devoted to various music genres such as jazz,
traditional sacred and classical. Word of the
caliber of the Chorale’s voices, its diverse
repertoire and inspiring concerts grew.
Invitations for additional performances have
been extended locally from hospitals, churches, the Scandinavian Lucia Festival, the North Coast Symphonic Band and the
renowned Astoria Music Festival, and from as far away as the Keller Auditorium in Portland, the Nehalem United Methodist
Church, the Leavenworth Choral Festival in Washington, and most recently the Cascadia Concert Opera in Eugene.
Although, obviously dedicated to the performing arts, North Coast Chorale strongly believes in the preservation of all the arts.
As a partner in the Partners for the PAC organization since its inception, the Chorale helps to raise funds to preserve the Performing
Arts Center as a significant, historic building used for facilitating arts in northwest Oregon and southwest Washington.
Because of the chorale’s commitment to music education and its affiliation with Clatsop Community College students are
given the opportunity to perform while earning college credits. In addition to college students, the Chorale also welcomes and
encourages young singers with strong voices from grades 6 through 12. The Chorale is multi-generational and is always seeking
new voices in all four parts.
NORTH COAST CHORALE FUNDING
CONCERT TICKET SALES: North Coast Chorale (NCC) gains
much of its support by means of ticket sales for its two annual
concerts, one of which has a holiday theme and is performed
in December, the other, a spring concert, which is presented in
May. In addition to these, throughout the year the Chorale
often makes guest appearances with other groups.
Scheduled performances for the 2017 – 2018 Season
• Nov 26, 2017 – Handel’s “Messiah” – Sing Along/Play Along
Performing Arts Center, 16th & Franklin, Astoria, OR
• Dec 8th & 10th – “Mysteries of the Stars” – NCC Winter
Concert
Performing Arts Center, 16th & Franklin, Astoria, OR
• Dec 17, 2017 – “Peace on Earth, Goodwill to All” presented by
the North Coast Symphonic Band with guest performance by
North Coast Chorale
Liberty Theatre, Astoria, OR
• Mid-March 2018 – “The Seven Last Words of Christ” – A Free
Concert by NCC for our entire North Coast Community
Performing Arts Center, 16th & Franklin, Astoria, OR
• May 18th & 20th, 2018 – “Just for the Fun of It!” – NCC Spring
Concert
Performing Arts Center, 16th & Franklin, Astoria, OR
DUES: As part of their commitment to the Chorale’s mission
of presenting great choral art to the community, singers are
assessed membership dues to help defray overhead costs.
DONATIONS: As a 501(c)3, tax-exempt, organization, North
Coast Chorale (NCC) appreciates the generous support of
individuals and businesses here in northwest Oregon and
southwest Washington. Please made donations to: North
Coast Chorale, PO Box 632, Astoria, OR 97103.
North Coast Chorale
588 – 16th Street
P.O. Box 632
Astoria, OR 97103
Mission Statement:
The mission of the North Coast
Chorale (NCC) is to be a welcoming,
community-based, non-profit organi-
zation dedicated to the presentation of
great choral literature and committed to
the promotion of music education.
Dues:
As part of their commitment to the Chorale’s
mission of presenting great choral art to the
community, singers are assessed membership
dues to help defray overhead costs.
Donations:
As a 501(c)3, tax-exempt, organization, North
Coast Chorale (NCC) appreciates the generous
support of individuals and businesses here in
northwest Oregon and southwest Washington.
Please make donations to: North Coast Chorale,
P.O. Box 632, Astoria, OR 97103.
In addition to donations, NCC also seeks out
funding offered by corporations and municipal,
county, state and federal grant programs.
In addition to donations, NCC also seeks out funding offered by
corporations and municipal, county, state and federal grant
programs.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Cheryl Capellen
Denise Reed
Board President
Artistic Director
503-791-5681
503-338-8403
SPONSORED BY:
Wadsworth Electric
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