Distinguished Concerts International New York City invited director Barbara Kopra and a contingent from the Waimea Community Chorus to participate in “Ariel Ramirez: Misa Criolla” April 30 in David Geffen Hall at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in
Distinguished Concerts International New York City invited director Barbara Kopra and a contingent from the Waimea Community Chorus to participate in “Ariel Ramirez: Misa Criolla” April 30 in David Geffen Hall at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City.
The Big Island vocalists will join with other choristers to form the Distinguished Concerts Singers International, a choir of distinction.
“The Waimea Community Chorus received this invitation because of the exceptional quality and high level of musicianship demonstrated by the singers,” said Dr. Jonathan Griffith, artistic director and principal conductor for DCINY.
The singers will spend five days and four nights in New York City in preparation for their concert.
“The singers will spend approximately 9-10 hours in rehearsals over the five-day residency,” Griffith said, who added there will be time for them to experience the history and culture in New York City.
Griffith will serve as conductor of the performance and clinician for the residency.
For more information about the Waimea Community Chorus, contact Kopra at bkopra@hpa.edu or 885-8884, or chorus manager Miguel Bray at hawaiimiguel@gmail.com or 885-5818.
