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Camerata
Stephen Caracciolo, Director
A select choir of 40-50 singers drawn from all majors of the university, Camerata performs a wide variety of works from the expansive choral repertoire: including Renaissance motets, folksongs, choral-orchestral works, German part songs, Russian sacred liturgies, American spirituals, and new works. In previous seasons Camerata has accepted invitations to perform with conductor-composer John Rutter at Carnegie Hall, and provide entertainment for guests touring the White House during the holiday season.
Visitors are welcome to observe or sing rehearsals held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00-2:15 in the Fine Arts Building Recital Hall.
2009-2010 CONCERTS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2009, 8pm
Fine Arts Building, Recital Hall
Missa in C, K220 “Sparrow Mass” – W.A. Mozart.
Performed with chamber orchestra and soloists
Four Carols for the Season
In Dulci Jubilo – Robert Lucas Pearsall
Wassail Song – Ralph Vaughan Williams
There Is No Rose of Such Virtue – Stephen Caracciolo
People Look East – Stephen Caracciolo
SATURDAY MAY 8, 2010, 8pm
Fine Arts Building, Recital Hall
The Russian Liturgical Tradition
Priidite, Poklonimsia – Pyotr IlyichTchaikovsky
From The Liturgy of St John Chrysostom
Spaseniye Sodelal – Pavel Chesnokov
Communion hymn
Love and Marriage
Dieu! qu’il la fait bon regarder – Claude Debussy
French chanson
Black is the Color of My True Love’s Hair – arr. Stuart Churchill
American folksong
Flower of Beauty – John Clements
British part song
Three Madrigals – Emma Lou Diemer
Texts drawn from various plays by William Shakespeare
Wedding Cantata – Daniel Pinkham
Love poetry from the Songs of Solomon
Three Spirituals
Daniel, Servant of the Lord – Undine Moore
I Wanna be Ready – James Miller
Rock-a Ma Soul – Paul Christiansen
ENSEMBLE INFORMATION
When does Camerata rehearse?
T and R, 1:00-2:15pm in the Fine Arts Building, Recital Hall. Visitors are welcome anytime.
Who should audition for Camerata?
Any UMBC student with significant choral experience, music reading skills, a commitment to expressive signing, and a creative imagination.
Additional Information
Tenors and basses in Camerata are responsible for owning a black tuxedo; sopranos and altos, a black Department of Music gown.
Information on concert attire will be provided at the beginning of each semester. A packet of musical scores is purchased at the beginning of each semester int he UMBC Bookstore at a cost of around $30. All singers register for Camerata for credit.
Will singing in Camerata satisfy an Arts and Humanities requirement for graduation?
Yes, if for one semester you register for Camerata under MUSC358, which adds a one-hour, once a week lecture section that introduces students to important topics in music performance and criticism. Ask your advisor for more details.
CAMERATA AUDITIONS
Camerata is an auditioned ensemble. Individual meting times with the conductor are brief and informal. For complete information, please visit Camerata Auditions.
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