The Western Colorado Chorale
Dr. Monte Atkinson - Musical Director

Twenty Second Season
The Western Colorado Chorale is a 40 voice auditioned choir with the objective of presenting high quality classical choral music concerts in the Grand Valley area. The choir is directed by Dr. Monte Atkinson, Director of Choral Activities, Mesa State College. The choir performs three major concerts each year: one featuring the Chorale with small instrumental ensemble; a traditional Christmas concert; and one concert with the Grand Junction Symphony orchestra. Past concerts have included major works such as Bach's Mass in B Minor, Brahms' Requiem and Haydn's Creation as well as smaller but delightful works like John Rutter's Gloria or Joseph Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass.
Concert I -
The Spirituals and Gospel Music of America With featured guest vocal
artist Dr. Arthur Houle, guest pianist
Monday, October 29, 2007 repeated
Tuesday, October 30, 2007 7:30pm each night
Moss Performing Arts Center Recital Hall at Mesa State College
Concert II -
A Southwest Christmas
The Chorale's traditional Christmas concert featuring traditional
carols and some you have not yet heard. Children will also enjoy this concert.
Monday,
December 17, 2007 7:30pm
Moss Performing Arts Center Robinson Theatre at Mesa State College
Concert III -
Carnegie Hall Send-Off Concert
Featuring soloists of the Western Colorado Chorale, the Mesa State College
Chamber Choir,
and the 31 piece Grand Junction Symphony Chamber Orchestra. The first half
of the concert will feature favorite opera arias and choruses accompanied by
piano. The second half will be a presentation of the pieces the Chorale will
be performing in Carnegie Hall 10 days later.
Friday, February 8th, 2008 7:30pm
Avalon Theater
Tickets are available at Roper Music, GJ Symphony Office, and from Chorale members. tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.
Concert IV - Western Colorado Chorale
performs at Carnegie Hall, New York City, Monte Atkinson, conductor, with the
New England Symphony Orchestra, the Mesa State College Chamber Choir, and other
vocal ensembles.
President’s Day, February 18, 2008
Concert V - Beethoven's Symphony
No. 9
Grand Junction Symphony
Orchestra’s Masterworks Concert -
Kirk Gustafson, conductor
The Western Colorado Chorale, Mesa State College Concert Choir and the Grand
Junction Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, May 10, 2008 7:30pm Grand Junction High School
Auditorium. This concert is a part of the GJ Symphony Season Concerts.
Tickets for the Chorale's Concerts are available from the Symphony Office, 255 N. 5th in the Alpine Bank Building, 243-6787, from Roper Music, and from Chorale members.