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Keeping Classical Music and Choral Singing Alive in Central New York State

MASTERWORKS CHORALE 2007-2008 CONCERT SEASON
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT Download program (20 KB, pdf)	Tue. December 18, 2007, 8pm St. Mary's of the Lake Roman Catholic Church Skaneateles, New York
SPRING CONCERT Brahms Requiem	Sat. Mar 8, 2008, 7:30pm First English Lutheran Church 501 James St., Syracuse, New York
ANNUAL FUNDRAISER "Past Ports" Flyer	Sun. May 4, 2008, 7:00 pm Springside Inn Auburn, New York

Marcellus Chorale   January 27, 1985

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Sound clip:  Soldiers' Chorus  -  Gounod

MasterWorks Chorale Sings the Classics.  In recent years, the classical repertoire has included Brahms Requiem, Bach's Mass in B Minor, Poulenc's Gloria, and the Berlioz Requiem. The Chorale also sings show tunes, pops, folk songs and other lighter choral numbers every spring.

ORIGINS:
MasterWorks Chorale (formerly the Marcellus Chorale) was founded in 1965 by Dr. Joseph Centrone, the organization's first conductor, who formed a chorus from four of the church choirs in Marcellus, New York.  The present conductor, Maureen McCauley, assumed leadership in 1977. Throughout the years, an emphasis was placed on the performance of classical music.

PERFORMANCES:
There are generally three major performances each year. The winter concert features one or more major works by classical composers.  The Chorale is also available for subscription concerts. MasterWorks performs throughout Central New York, principally in Onondaga and Cayuga Counties.  Performance locations have included Auburn, Aurora, Camillus, Marcellus, Skaneateles, Syracuse and Oswego.  Our orchestra musicians have typically come from the ranks of the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra. In seasons past, we collaborated  Auburn Chamber Orchestra to present Mozart's Requiem, and with the Syracuse Chorale in Beethoven's Missa Solemnis and the Berlioz Requiem.

COME SING WITH US:
We have openings for all voices, and we are especially eager to add some sopranos and tenors. Come join an excellent and dedicated group of singers who enjoy performing the choral classics. Attend a rehearsal and try us out! (See schedule.) There's no need to call ahead. If you decide to continue coming to rehearsals, the conductor will set up a voice check with you.

Past Seasons 2006-2007 CONCERT SEASON
CHRISTMAS CONCERT PREVIEW at the City of Auburn Holiday Traditions	Sun. Dec. 10, 2006
CHRISTMAS CONCERT featuring Bach Magnificat	Sun. Dec. 17, 2006
SPRING CONCERT Local Choral Composers Showcase	Sun. Mar 25, 2007
SPRING FUNDRAISER "Fascinatin' Rhythms"	Sun. May 20 , 2007
2005-2006 CONCERT SEASON
SPIRITUALS & GOSPEL SONGS	Sun., Nov. 6, 2005
George Frederic Handel Messiah Flyer	Sun. Dec. 4, 2005
CHRISTMAS CONCERT with the Casey Park Select Choir	Sun. Dec. 18, 2005
SPRING CONCERT "Celebrate Mozart" Missa Brevis in F, K 192 Vesperae Solonnes de Confessore, K 339	Sun. Mar. 12, 2006
SPRING FUNDRAISER "Show Stoppers"	Sun. Apr. 30, 2006
2004-2005 CONCERT SEASON
CHRISTMAS ORATORIO Saint-Saëns	Sun. Dec. 5, 2004
CHRISTMAS CONCERT Oratorio & Christmas Concert flyer Small | Medium | Large	Sat. Dec. 18, 2004
WINTER CONCERT "Great Choruses" Flyer	Sat. Feb. 05, 2005
SPRING FUNDRAISER "Rhapsodies on Blue" Color Flyer (MS Word 181K) B&W Flyer (MS Word 118K)	Sun. May 15, 2005
2003-2004 CONCERT SEASON
CHRISTMAS CONCERT	Sat. December 13, 2003
WINTER CONCERT & LENTEN ENCORE Anton Bruckner Mass #2 in E minor for 8-part choir and wind orchestra	Sun. Feb 08, 2004 Tue. April 08, 2004
SPRING FUNDRAISER	Sat. May 15, 2004
2002-2003 CONCERT SEASON
Geroge Frederic Handel Messiah	Tue. Dec 10, 2002
CHRISTMAS CONCERT	Sat. December 21, 2002
WINTER CONCERT Mendelssohn's "Elijah"	Sun. February 16, 2003,
SPRING FUNDRAISER Porter on Parade	Sat. May 17, 2003
2001-2002 CONCERT SEASON
CHRISTMAS CONCERT	December 15, 16, 2001
WINTER CONCERT Beethoven- Missa Solemnis	Sun. March 24, 2002 (Chamber - 17 March)
SPRING FUNDRAISER "Broadway Show-Offs"	Sat. April 27, 2002
2000-2001 CONCERT SEASON
CHRISTMAS CONCERT featuring Pinkham's  Christmas Cantata	December 16, 17, 2000
LENTEN CONCERT Fauré - Requiem Dubois - 7 Words of Christ Barber - Adagio for Strings	Sat. March 3, 2001
"MESSIAH" SING-IN	April 1, 2001
SPRING FUNDRAISER Mail Call! - WWII Retro	Sat. May 5, 2001
1999-2000 CONCERT SEASON
CHRISTMAS CONCERT	December 11, 12, 1999
MOZART REQUIEM with the Auburn Chamber Orchestra	February 5, 6, 2000
SPRING BENEFIT	May 6, 2000

COMMUNITY SERVICE:
The Choral Library, valued in excess of $40,000, is housed the Marcellus free library and is maintained and contributed to by MasterWorks Chorale.  This Choral Library available to the public through the Onondaga County Public Library.

FUNDING:
The MasterWorks Chorale, a non-profit organization, is supported by the New York State Council on the Arts as part of its Decentralization Program in Onondaga County as well as by a patrons' drive, a Benefit Dinner, ticket revenues, and members' dues.

STAFF
Maureen McCauley, Conductor - Email for audition
Graduate of Crane School of Music, Potsdam SUNY and an MM in Choral Conducting, College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati.

David Correll, Assistant Conductor

Lori Rhodes Pettit, Accompanist
MA Music Education Syracuse Univ. Organist at St. Mary's of the Lake Church, Skaneateles, N.Y.

Spring & Swing Fund Raiser The "Lodge" at Welch Allyn - 6 May 2000

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