About Us
The Sno-King Community Chorale has been
delighting audiences since 2002 under the direction of Frank
DeMiero, as a program of Edmonds Community College. The Chorale's
guiding credo - to "sing with a smile on your face
and love in your heart" - is reflected in both
the programming and collaboration with guest artists throughout
the Chorale's performing history.
SKCC presents challenging and diverse musical literature
in a broad range of innovative and entertaining styles. The
addition of instrumentalists from jazz guitarists to classical
orchestras, along with staging and costuming, makes each concert
unique.
The Chorale has begun past holiday seasons with performances
of Amahl and the Night Visitors, and Vivaldi's Gloria,
as well as selections such as Pachelbel's Canon, Ose
Shalom, Zum Gali, and traditional carols and holiday themes
from around the world.
SKCC's recognition for presentations of major choral works
is growing with performances such as Luigi Cherubini's Requiem
Mass in C Minor, performed with the Edmonds Community
College Symphonic Choir as special guests; Giacomo Puccini's
Messa di Gloria, with full orchestra, and John Rutter's
Mass of the Children. Recently the Chorale performed
Dr. Michael Kissinger's Sacred Cantata, with the composer
himself performing with the Chorale as guest artist. That
same program also featured conductor DeMiero's own Massa
della Matrimonio.
The Chorale's spring Pops concerts are always eagerly awaited
for its audience favorites, which have included selections
from Fiddler on the Roof, Hello, Dolly, The Music Man,
Oklahoma!, and most recently, The Sound of Music.
Special guest performers, composers and arrangers for these
popular events have included acclaimed actor Michael Dunne,
as well as nationally recognized regional talents Ed Aliverti,
Ken Kraintz, Kirk Marcy, Dave Barduhn, Louise Rose and the
Seattle Jazz Singers, as well as local high school and middle
school student choirs.
SKCC supports community events with music at civic events,
art walks, festivals, and concerts that benefit organizations
such as the local Multiple Sclerosis Helping Hands.
Sno-King Community Chorale continues its growth and its mission,
to provide an extraordinary choral music experience to all
who share the love and joy of singing; and to offer a quality,
challenging, and inspirational musical environment through
rehearsals and public performances.
Finé:
"By working together, we will build on the traditions
of great choral literature, former community chorales, the
strengths of our creativity, and the interests of the arts
in our community. And, we will experience the joy of creating
an exciting and enthusiastic sounding choir.
The music profession has given me so much over the years
and the opportunity to work with you is another one of those
special gifts. I look forward to each rehearsal and performance
and feel privileged to serve as your conductor."
In harmony,
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