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.

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