CHORAL UNION Waukesha WAUKESHA Putting Together a Community of Singers Choral Union Putting Together a Community of Singers
2011-2012 Season
ABOUT THE WAUKESHA CHORAL UNION The Waukesha Choral Union has been musically active in the community for over 60 years. Originally a combination of the Carroll College student chorus and community singers named Waukesha Choral Society in 1949, the group became the Town and Gown in 1961 and the Waukesha Choral Union in 1974, taking its present form as an auditioned choir in 1978.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Keeping the Waukesha Choral Union singing takes money as well as time, effort and audiences. Show your support by coming to our performances, singing with us, “liking” us on Facebook, making a donation, or advertising in our print programs. We are a 501(c)(3) organization and your donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
MISSION The Waukesha Choral Union will challenge, enrich, and engage its singing members, audiences, and community through the pursuit of excellence and a variety of programming. The WCU mission includes expansion of its educational efforts throughout Waukesha County through collaboration.
SING WITH WAUKESHA CHORAL UNION The Waukesha Choral Union derives its strength and quality from its members’ passion for singing and is always seeking new voices interested in: • Growing in your singing ability • Singing Handel’s Messiah with an orchestra • Learning new musical genres • Socializing with others who have similar interests • Being a part of a growing, dynamic Waukesha County non-profit arts organization To schedule an audition please call (414) 297-9310 or email membership@choralunion.org.
Heaven and Nature Sing www.ChoralUnion.org (414) 297-9310
Waukesha Choral Union P.O. Box 495 Waukesha, WI 53187-0495
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Ernest Brusubardis, III, Artistic Director of the Waukesha Choral Union, is a graduate of UW Milwaukee with the Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Music and the Master’s Degree in Music Education with an emphasis on choral conducting. His other choral directorships include the advanced ensembles of Hartford Union High School and the Brusubardis-Dzimente Latvian Choir. He also serves as music director for many community theater productions throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The Waukesha Choral Union is always in need of an extra pair of hands. Let us know the talents you are willing to share. Call (414) 297-9310 or email marketingdirector@ choralunion.org.
REHEARSALS Tuesday nights at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2016 Center Road, Waukesha, WI 53189. ADVERTISE WITH WAUKESHA CHORAL UNION Our audience is encouraged to support those businesses that advertise in our concert programs. B&W season ad space is available in: •Full-page $360 •Half-page $240 •Quarter-page $160 All ads include a link on our website. Single concert advertising available, too.
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This program is supported in part by grants from the Arts Alliance of Waukesha County and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment of the Arts.
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