Table of Contents - The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Table of Contents - The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Table of Contents - The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
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<strong>Buffalo</strong> <strong>Philharmonic</strong> Chorus<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Buffalo</strong> <strong>Philharmonic</strong> Chorus is an independent, non-pr<strong>of</strong>it organization dedicated<br />
to enriching the Western New York region through the performance <strong>of</strong> high-quality,<br />
diverse musical programs and developing singers in the choral art. With a roster <strong>of</strong><br />
approximately 140 singers, the BPC is frequently heard as the principal guest chorus<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Buffalo</strong> <strong>Philharmonic</strong> <strong>Orchestra</strong>.<br />
What began in 1937 as the <strong>Buffalo</strong> Schola Cantorum became the <strong>Buffalo</strong><br />
<strong>Philharmonic</strong> Chorus in 1992 to reflect its close association with the BPO and<br />
to clarify its mission to the public. Founder Jessamine E. Long led the group until<br />
1945 when she was succeeded by a succession <strong>of</strong> noteworthy musicians, including<br />
Cameron Baird and the twenty-two year leadership <strong>of</strong> Thomas Swan. Now under<br />
the direction <strong>of</strong> master teacher and celebrated conductor Doreen Rao, the <strong>Buffalo</strong><br />
<strong>Philharmonic</strong> Chorus has a self-sponsored concert series as well as makes various<br />
guest appearances throughout the region.<br />
<strong>The</strong> BPC participates in a number <strong>of</strong> community service events throughout the year<br />
including the Martin Luther King Celebration and the Daemen College graduation,<br />
both held at Kleinhans Music Hall.<br />
2011-2012 marks the 75th anniversary season <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Buffalo</strong> <strong>Philharmonic</strong> Chorus<br />
and part <strong>of</strong> each self-sponsored concert will reflect and celebrate our rich, vibrant<br />
history and celebrate the excitement <strong>of</strong> choral music.<br />
Doreen Rao, music director<br />
Doreen Rao’s distinguished career as conductor and<br />
master teacher links the standards <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
performance with the goals <strong>of</strong> music education.<br />
Celebrated for her spirited and moving concerts,<br />
Rao’s commitment to choral music is recognized in her<br />
innovative programming, teaching initiatives, worldwide<br />
conducting appearances, and her award-winning Choral<br />
Music Experience publications with Boosey & Hawkes.<br />
Appointed Music Director and Conductor <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Buffalo</strong><br />
<strong>Philharmonic</strong> Chorus in 2008, Rao holds the Cameron<br />
Baird Conductor’s Chair working in close collaboration with the Grammy Award<br />
winning Maestro JoAnn Falletta and the <strong>Buffalo</strong> <strong>Philharmonic</strong> <strong>Orchestra</strong>. In this<br />
position, Rao leads the newly inaugurated <strong>Buffalo</strong> Sings! Community Concert Series<br />
dedicated to building bridges between artists and their audiences through concert<br />
performances and educational programs throughout Western New York.<br />
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