Join us for a virtual talk - March 30th via zoom
We are excited to invite you to join us for our first virtual lecture. On March 30th, Charis will present Dr. Alex T. Favazza, Jr. who will offer a talk about "The History and Tradition of Estonian Choral Music". There is no cost to join us, but we do ask that you consider making a donation of any size to Charis to help offset our costs. See zoom info below.
About Our Guest Speaker
Alex T. Favazza, Jr. is Director of Choral Activities in the Department of Music at the University of New Hampshire where he conducts the Chamber Singers and Concert Choir and teaches Techniques and Methods in Choral Music. His research interests include Estonian choral music, choral literature, and music education. Favazza earned his Ph.D. in Music Education and Choral Conducting from Florida State University where he studied with André J. Thomas and served as Assistant Conductor of the Tallahassee Community Chorus (TCC). During his time with TCC, the group won the American Prize in Choral Performance and Favazza was a finalist for the American Prize in Choral Conducting. While at Florida State, Favazza also served as a fieldwork supervisor in music education for preservice teachers. In 2017, Favazza was selected as a fellow for the Chorus America choral-orchestral masterclasses in California where he conducted members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Pacific Symphony. He received his M.M. in Choral Conducting from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2015 and his B.M.E. in Vocal Music Education from Middle Tennessee State University in 2009. Favazza is a native of Tennessee where he taught public school choir in Memphis, Tenn. As a composer, Favazza’s choral works are published by Hinshaw Music and Colla Voce Music. His compositions have been performed by several all-state and regional honor choirs as well as collegiate, high school, community and church choirs throughout the United States. Favazza, baritone, is active as a singer and has recently performed with professional groups such as the Tallahassee Bach Parley and Chamber Choir.
Join via Zoom: The History and Tradition of Estonian Choral Music
When: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 7:30 PM-9:00 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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A Virtual Charis Performance of Sicut Cervus
We're happy that numbers are coming down and vaccinations have begun, but we're still playing it safe and waiting awhile before resuming in-person performances. Until we can gather together again, we offer you another virtual choir performance. Enjoy Palestrina's Sicut Cervus. If we've entertained you, please consider making a donation to help sustain Charis through these challenging times.
A Charis Virtual Candlelight Christmas
In early December 2020, a small masked and socially distanced group of singers from Charis Chamber Voices gathered to sing together for the first time since March. We missed performing our Candlelight Christmas concert with our full group before an audience of our family and friends this year, but this brief music making session was music to our pandemic weary souls.
In this playlist, we've gathered these new recordings, along with a few selections from Charis Christmases past to give you a Virtual Candlelight Christmas offering.
Until we can meet safely again, we wish you peace and health this holiday season and the year to come.
In this playlist, we've gathered these new recordings, along with a few selections from Charis Christmases past to give you a Virtual Candlelight Christmas offering.
Until we can meet safely again, we wish you peace and health this holiday season and the year to come.
A Charis Virtual Choir Performance During the Covid-19 Shutdown
After the forced Intermission began during our concert weekend in March 2020, Charis wanted to sing. Since we couldn't do it together in the same space, we put together this virtual performance of "If Ye Love Me" by Thomas Tallis during the Covid-19 shutdown.
The Charis 2019/2020 season
The Charis 2018/19 season
The Charis 2017/18 season
Past Events
The Charis 2016/17 season
The Charis 2015/16 season
Summer Concert
with Special Guests
Camerata Vocale Hannover
Featuring the World Premier of
a Commissioned Composition
by Swedish Composer Fredrik Sixten
Saturday, July 2, 3:00pm
Bedford Presbyterian Church
Bedford, NY
Wine and cheese reception to follow this performance
Sunday, July 3, 3:00pm
New Canaan Presbyterian Church
New Canaan, CT
Tickets: $25 adults / $20 students and seniors
with Special Guests
Camerata Vocale Hannover
Featuring the World Premier of
a Commissioned Composition
by Swedish Composer Fredrik Sixten
Saturday, July 2, 3:00pm
Bedford Presbyterian Church
Bedford, NY
Wine and cheese reception to follow this performance
Sunday, July 3, 3:00pm
New Canaan Presbyterian Church
New Canaan, CT
Tickets: $25 adults / $20 students and seniors
NEXT Concert of the 2015-16 Season:
NEW
Summer Concert
with special guests Camerate Vocale Hannover
July 2, 2016 at 3pm
Bedford Presbyterian Church
July 3, 2016 at 3pm
First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan, CT
Past Concerts
Guest appearance at
Pro Arte Singers' Fall Concert
October 24th, 2015
7:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan, CT
For tickets, visit http://www.proartesingers.org/tickets/
Candlelight Christmas
December 5, 2015 at 4pm
Presbyterian Church of Mt. Kisco
December 6, 2015 at 4pm
Bedford Presbyterian Church
Masters of the Baroque
March 12, 2016 at 7:30pm
Bedford Presbyterian Church
Music for a Spring Evening
May 7, 2016 a 7:30pm
Bedford Presbyterian Church