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For many years, the "Metro Men's Chorus" provided us with an ensemble we could
be proud of, but, as sometimes happens, financial issues, scheduling issues, and
performer burnout took their toll, and the MMC finally dissolved after the 2001
season. Some of the former MMC members missed the music and the camaraderie
enough that, this year, we decided to take a chance and establish a new men's
chorus here, using some of the lessons learned from the Metro Men's Chorus. |
The new ensemble, "PlainSong", will comprise two levels of membership. Singing
members will be accepted only after an audition, which will demonstrate vocal
technique and the ability to read music. Supporting members will pay less in
dues, are welcome at all rehearsals, events and performances at no charge, and
while they will not sing they will provide in-house support for the ensemble...
we think it's a good way for the singers' non-singing spouses, and other
interested community members, to provide support, while getting a chance to hear
some really good music for (almost) free.
Auditions for new singers are held by appointment, not less than 8 weeks prior
to a major performance... audition dates will be scheduled for August and
January of each year. Actual dates will be posted in our Events calendar about a
month ahead of time. Our goal is to grow to a membership of 16 singers,
comprising four balanced quartets. |
Plainsong accepted an invitation in August to become an "ensemble in residence"
at Mayflower Congregational Church in Oklahoma City (Dr. Robin Meyer, pastor,
and Richard Jobe, Director of Music). On October 5th, we performed there during
the church service, on World Communion Sunday, with our first full concert
following on December 12th. This holiday-themed concert featured the "Fantasia
on Christmas Carols" by Ralph Vaughn Williams. Guest artists included Scott
Raab, organist, and Kirsten Underwood, cellist.
As we grow and develop, we expect to establish a performance schedule with major
concerts in the fall, in the Christmas/New Year holiday season, and in the
spring, with smaller performances at various times and supporting various
community events.
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Contact our Artistic Director, Don Clothier at (405) 773-1820 or
Email
for more information, or, to become a supporting member!
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PlainSong performing the National Anthem at the OKC Thunder NBA game! from PlainSong on Vimeo.
PlainSong - Prayer of the Children from PlainSong on Vimeo.
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