ECHOES
In This Issue:
Mark Shapiro’s Final Season
MCC’s 2011-2012 Season
MCC in Titanic
MCC to Hold Auditions
Titanic (The Musical) Trivia Quiz
What’s on your mind?
Welcome to the “October 2011”issue of ECHOES, targeted to fans and audience of the Monmouth Civic
Chorus. Look for an issue of ECHOES in your e-mail before each of our upcoming concerts.
Mark Shapiro’s Final Season
Dr. Mark Shapiro will conclude his 20-year tenure as Artistic Director and Conductor of the
award-winning Monmouth Civic Chorus with the 2011-12 season. The Chorus congratulates Dr.
Shapiro on his appointment as Music Director of the St. Cecilia Chorus and Orchestra in New York
City. Find out more about St. Cecilia at stceciliachorus.org or (646) 638-2535.
Dr. Shapiro remarked, "My two decades with the Monmouth Civic Chorus have been a lifechanging experience. What a magnificent journey we have shared. I am deeply grateful and proud to
have had the opportunity to make so much glorious music with this community of singers. Not only the
concerts, but the weekly rehearsals too are precious memories, and I will treasure the personal
connections always. I can never say enough to express the depth of my admiration and appreciation to
all who contribute so much to support and nurture this organization."
The Chorus has formed a search commitee to identify our next Artistic Director. If you know
someone who may be interested in the position, please visit our website for more information.
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Monmouth Civic Chorus 2011-2012 Season
Handel’s Messiah and Verdi’s Requiem at Count Basie Theatre
Dr. Shapiro’s final season with the Monmouth Civic Chorus features Handel’s beloved
Messiah and Verdi’s powerful Requiem at the historic Count Basie Theatre. Subscribers are guaranteed
premium seating for all concerts.
This year’s traditional holiday performance of Messiah is on Sunday, December 18, 2011, at
4:00 p.m. at the Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, New Jersey. The Christmas
portion of Handel’s beloved oratorio will be paired with holiday favorites. For many music lovers, it
won't be Christmas without it. Single tickets are $45 for premium seating ($40 seniors, $35 groups,
$10 students), and $25 regular seating ($22 seniors, $20 groups, $5 students).
The Chorus returns to the Count Basie Theatre with the Verdi Requiem on Saturday, March 10,
2012 at 8:00 pm. This potent classic is a spiritual and emotional thrill ride for chorus, orchestra and
soloists. Reviewing the group’s sold-out 1996 performance of this masterpiece, the Asbury Park Press
commented, "The work of this fine chorus and Shapiro’s magnificent conception brought the heavenly
beauty of Verdi’s music to life." Single tickets are $30 for premium seating ($27 seniors, $25 groups,
$10 students), and $25 regular seating ($22 seniors, $20 groups, $5 students).
The passion and power of Brahms will be heard on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 4:00 pm at the
First Presbyterian Church, 255 Harding Road (Tower Hill), Red Bank. Brahms is known as the
supreme Romantic composer, whose music overflows with soaring emotions and lovely melodies.
Single tickets are $25 ($22 seniors, $20 groups, $5 students).
Subscriptions are $75 for the December, March and May concerts. Subscribers get premium
seating and a 25% savings on single ticket prices. Student subscriptions are only $20. Subscriptions,
tickets and information are at www.monmouthcivicchorus.org or (732) 933-9333.
Monmouth Civic Chorus in Titanic
The Tony-winning musical Titanic will be performed in concert at the Axelrod Performing Arts
Center, in the Jewish Community Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal, New Jersey, on Saturday, October
29 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 30 at 2:00 p.m. The award-winning Monmouth Civic Chorus
partners with Cabaret for Life in these performances marking the 100th anniversary of the Titanic
disaster.
With music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and book by Peter Stone, Titanic opened on Broadway
in 1997 and ran for more than 800 performances. The show won five Tony Awards, including Best
Musical, Best Book, Best Original Score, Best Orchestrations and Best Scenic Design.
From the partnership that produced Ragtime in 2009, this Monmouth County premiere will
benefit the Ben Aydin Scholarship Fund and the Monmouth Civic Chorus Scholarship. Tickets are $28
(seniors and students $24), on-line at axelrodartscenter.com or by phone at 732-531-9106.
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Monmouth Civic Chorus to Hold Auditions
Experienced singers are invited to audition for the award-winning Monmouth Civic Chorus by
appointment on Tuesday evenings beginning in November.
Interested singers are encouraged to attend a rehearsal. Auditions and rehearsals are held on
Tuesdays at Trinity Episcopal Church, 50 White Street, Red Bank, New Jersey. For an audition
appointment or more information, visit www.monmouthcivicchorus.org and click Sing with Us, e-mail
membership@monmouthcivicchorus.org, or call 732-933-9333.
Titanic (The Musical) Trivia Quiz
Questions and answers found on Wikipedia website, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanic_musical
1.
What year did Titanic open on Broadway?
_____________________________
2.
Titanic won 5 Tony Awards – name them.
1. ___________________________
2. ___________________________
3. ___________________________
4. ___________________________
5. ___________________________
3.
Who wrote the music and lyrics of Titanic?
_____________________________
4.
On what date did the actual Titanic ship sink?
_____________________________
5.
The original Titanic Broadway cast included an actress
who several years ago presented a Master Class for MCC.
Name the actress.
_____________________________
The original Broadway production included cast, chorus,
orchestra, and the leading character (the ship itself). How
many characters, many of them based on real historical
people, make up the cast: 11, 27, or 41?
_____________________________
7.
The Chorus represents four distinct groups of people on
board the Titanic. Who are they?
1. ___________________________
2. ___________________________
3. ___________________________
4. ___________________________
8.
Third class passengers feature three young women from
Ireland, Ms. McGowan, Ms. Murphey, and Ms. Mullins.
What are their first names?
1._______________McGowan
2. ______________ Murphey
3. ______________ Mullins
9.
What are the first class passengers wearing during Act 2?
_____________________________
6.
10. According to “Encyclopedia Titanic,” how many people
survived the Titanic disaster? How many lost their lives?
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________survivors and _________dead
Answers to Titanic Trivia Quiz
Questions and answers found on Wikipedia website.
1.
What year did Titanic open on Broadway?
1997
2.
TitKanic won 5 Tony Awards – name them
1. Best Musical
2. Best Book (Peter Stone)
3. Best Original Score (Maury Yeston)
4. Best Scenic Design (Stewart Laing)
5. Best Orchestrations (Jonathan Tunick)
3.
Who wrote the music and lyrics of Titanic?
Maury Yeston
4.
On what date did the actual Titanic ship sink?
April 15, 1912
5.
The original Titanic Broadway cast included an actress
who several years ago presented a Master Class for MCC.
Name the actress.
Victoria Clark
11. The original Broadway production included cast, chorus,
orchestra, and the leading character (the ship itself). How
many characters, many of them based on real historical
people, make up the cast: 11, 27, or 41?
41
6.
The Chorus represents four distinct groups of people on
board the Titanic. Who are they?
1. Crew and staff
2. First Class Passengers
3. Second Class Passengers
4. Third Class Passengers
7.
Third class passengers feature three young women from
Ireland, Ms. McGowan, Ms. Murphey, and Ms. Mullins.
What are their first names?
1. Kate McGowan
2. Kate Murphey
3. Kate Mullins
8.
What are the first class passengers wearing during Act 2?
Pajamas
9.
According to “Encyclopedia Titanic,” how many people
survived the Titanic disaster? How many lost their lives?
700 survivors and 1500 dead
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