4720-120 Hargrove Road. Raleigh
NC 27616
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About North Carolina Master Chorale
The North Carolina Master Chorale is the premier semi-professional choir for our region. Our impact includes providing performance opportunities for our avocational singers, developing young singers through our youth choir, providing choral music to area choirs through our newly created lending library, providing choral support to other arts organizations, and providing high-level performances for our audiences. The Master Chorale was founded as Raleigh Oratorio Society and held their first concert performance was on April 11th, 1943.
The North Carolina Master Chorale is an umbrella choral organization, meaning that it encompasses several types of choral ensembles. Our largest ensemble is our adult Symphonic Choir (175 singers), which is a volunteer choral ensemble. Our adult Chamber Choir (ranging from 16 – 60 singers) is a smaller professional choir, and our Youth Choir is a professionally directed honors choir for high school students. All of these choirs require high level auditions to be selected for participation. The Master Chorale’s season consists of 5-6 concerts for our adult choirs and one Youth Choir performance.
Performers & Parts
Rebecca Brock, soprano
Jessica Bowen, soprano
Casey Eaton, soprano
Toiya Williams, soprano
Jenny Bennett, alto
Martha Cecka, alto
Carol Ingbretsen, alto
MaryRobert McGrath, alto
Steven Brooks, tenor
Zachary Matteen, tenor
Joshua McCarthy, tenor
Garrett Whipkey, tenor
Duane Donders, bass
Ryan Downey, bass
Jon Parker Douglas, bass
Mike Trexler, bass
Alfred Sturgis, Music Director
Suzanne Polak, accompanist
Founded in June, 2003, the Fourth Friday Concert Series, formerly know as the 4th Friday Mix, stands as one of our area’s longest-running concert series. We remain committed to providing free and inclusive concerts that welcome musicians with a passion for sharing their talents. All attendees, including children capable of listening attentively, are warmly welcomed. Fourth Friday Concerts typically feature 2-4 performers or performance groups, although special occasions may showcase a single performer or group for the entire concert.
