The J Weldon Norris Chorale Announces Its Holiday Concert - December 13, 2002

The J Weldon Norris Chorale Christmas Concert December 13, 2002 1st Baptist Church of Washington 1328 16th Street, NW (16th & O) 8:00 p.m. FREE (donations accepted) Parking on street and Church lot

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Pat Simmons
The J Weldon Norris Chorale
523 Tuckerman Street, NW
Washington, DC 20011
Phone: 202.829.9406
Email: jwnchorale@hotmail.com
Website: http://dcregistry.com/users/jwncinc/homepage.html

Washington, DC - December 9, 2002 - The availability of high-quality holiday music in the nations capital has expanded with the announcement of the J Weldon Norris Chorales Annual Holiday Concert. Those attending the Christmas concert will be treated to festive singing, exemplary musicianship, and beautiful settings of new and old choral favorites enhanced by an exquisite venue, as the Chorale presents its musical gifts" to Washington, DC. The reason for the accolades garnered at the Chorales June, 2002 concert will be evident as the J Weldon Norris Chorale continues the tradition of musical holiday excellence Washington, DC is so well known for.

The Chorales namesake, Dr. J Weldon Norris, has been a faculty member since the 1970s of the famous capstone of education," Howard University. In addition to his many academic duties at Howard, Dr. Norris has been a member of many area boards of arts institutions; as well as being a noted adjudicator, conductor, oft-requested lecturer, arranger, and Governor-appointed member of local arts committees.

No stranger to academia, Dr. Norris received his Ph.D. from Indiana University, studying with the noted Julius Herford. He was later appointed a Ford Foundation Fellow and further advanced his studies with the Swedish Radio Choir, while in Sweden. As an historian, Dr. Norris has held workshops and lectures on proper conducting technique and the history of various musical and compositional forms, as well as coordinating an advanced vocal production workshop at Howard University with Ms. Leontyne Price. Global academic and performance opportunities led by Dr. Norris have included festivals and study tours in Spain, Poland, Japan, Germany and Africa, among others.

The members of the J Weldon Norris Chorale comprise music professionals whose talents include those of singers; historians; professors; instrumentalists; theorists; arts administrators, and, of course, music lovers. Many have previously sung under Dr. Norriss auspices and are seasoned professionals in the areas of musical interpretation, love of their craft, and exemplary musical performances. The Chorale was formed from the desire to hone those talents into a cohesive musical group whose focus would be on performing the works of all composers well; expanding the knowledge of lesser-known composers; community artistic outreach, and of enhancing the climate for excellent chorale performances in the Washington metropolitan area.

Plan to attend the Holiday Concert of this seasoned chorale and enjoy the musical gifts" of The J Weldon Norris Chorales holiday season.

For additional information on the Chorales personnel, past and upcoming performances, booking availability, please call 202.829-9406 or email to jwnchorale@hotmail.com.

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