For Immediate Release

November 6, 2013
Contact: Laura Huckin, 307-774-5497, huckin@silverstar.com
Experience real-to-life chamber music at the Center For the Arts
Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir launches Music in Harmony Concert Series this month
JACKSON, WY.  The Community is invited to a free chamber music concert on November 20^th @ 5:30 p.m. at the Center for the Arts. Featuring musicians from Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir, The Jackson Hole Chorale, The Jazz Foundation of Jackson Hole, and The Jackson Hole Symphony Orchestra, Falling for Music is the first concert in the Music in Harmony Concert Series – a series of concerts presented in the beautiful and welcoming space of the Center Theater Lobby.  Refreshments will be available and all ages are welcome to these 40-minute performances.  For more information, visit www.cathedralvoices.org.
Funded in part by the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole and the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, the Music in Harmony Concert Series is coordinated by Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir.  “There are few opportunities in Jackson to experience true chamber music, where small groups of musicians perform within arm’s reach of the audience,” commented Laura Huckin, Artistic Director for Cathedral Voices.  “This first concert, which showcases some of the wonderful local talent within our community, will surprise audiences with music that is fun, festive, and lively!”
 

For Immediate Release

April 2, 2013

Contact: Laura Huckin, 307-774-5497, huckin@silverstar.com  

Celebrate the Beauty of Spring with Music!
Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir, Treble Voices, and the String Lake Quartet perform two free concerts in April
JACKSON, WY.  The Community is invited to two free chamber music concerts, Melodies of Spring, featuring Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir, Treble Voices and the String Lake Quartet!  Contemporary works by some of North America’s most prolific choral composers will be performed by the two choirs, and the String Lake Quartet will present works by Haydn and Schubert to round out this program performed by local talent.  Performances take place Sunday, April 21 at 4 P.M. and Tuesday, April 23 at 7:30 P.M. at St. John’s Episcopal Church in downtown Jackson.  Admission is free and all ages are welcome.  For more information please visit www.cathedralvoices.org.
One of the featured selections is a choral work, Animal Crackers, composed by Eric Whitacre, offering a whimsical and hilarious interpretation of Ogden Nash’s poems about animals, both wild and domestic, large and small.  “We chose selections like this to entertain and inspire our youth as well as the adults in our community – appropriate for the entire family,” states Laura Huckin, Artistic Director for Cathedral Voices.
Melodies of Spring also showcases some of Jackson’s fine instrumental musicians such as violinist Mimi Smith, Jerry Singleton on english horn, and Mark Barron on trombone.  
Melodies of Spring will be performed twice—Sunday, April 21 at 4 P.M. and again on Tuesday, April 23 at 7:30 P.M. Both concerts are at St. John’s Episcopal Church and are free.
These free community music concerts would not be possible without the support of the Wyoming Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Old Bill’s Fun Run, Cultural Council of Jackson Hole/Town and County Arts for All, and many individuals and businesses that support free, live music in Teton County.

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About Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir
Cathedral Voices Chamber Chore, whose name was inspired by the majestic Cathedral Group of mountains in nearby Grand Teton National Park, is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to excellence in choral music performance and education.  Cathedral Voices is an auditioned ensemble of 16 singers, and Treble Voices – an all-women’s vocal ensemble-is a smaller group of 7 voices.  Cathedral Voices Chamber Choirs present free concerts several times a year and educational opportunities for aspiring vocalists of all ages, especially the younger generation.  Singing in the Schools is the Choir’s education program, placing trained vocalist in the classroom to work with middle school and high school choir students.  http://www.cathedralvoices.org.
About the String Lake Quartet
String Lake Quartet has been performing and playing together for six years.  They have performed concerts at Walk Festival Hall, the Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole, Jackson Hole Wildlife Art Museum, Jackson Hole Center for the Arts, Grand Teton National Parks Visitor Center, St. John’s Episcopal Church and Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church, along with numerous weddings and private parties.  Quarter members are Mimi Smith and Ed Mellander (violins), Kathy Mellander (viola), and Zaidee Fuller (cello).

For Immediate Release

October 8, 2012

Contact: Laura Huckin, 307.774. 5497, music@cathedralvoices.org

Music in Harmony Keeps Music Alive!

Local musicians come together for a one night showcase performance.
JACKSON, WY.  The community is invited to experience Music in Harmony at the Center for the Arts on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 7PM.  This is a FREE event you won’t want to miss.
Music in Harmony will feature selections from each of the following local nonprofit music groups:

• The Jackson Hole Chorale
• The Jazz Foundation of Jackson Hole
• The Jackson Hole Symphony Orchestra and Brass Quintet
• The Jackson Hole Community Band
• Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir

Each group will take the stage for 10-15 minutes, sharing a repertoire of beautiful, exciting and fun music.  “The community should be totally entertained by our carefully selected music – guaranteed to inspire and show our talents”, commented Laura Huckin, Artistic Director.
“We have a fantastic surprise, as the evening will end with a spectacular finale ensemble number from Carmina Burana combining all five music groups”, said Laura Goldstein, Project Coordinator.  “We’ve been rehearsing for months, and are definitely excited to show our community the talent of 150 local volunteer musicians who have come together for the first time”, Laura Goldstein continued.
Mark your calendars now for October 16^th, 7:00 pm.  The full range of musical genres will be explored as the audience will have the unique opportunity to see a sample of what the local nonprofit music community of Jackson Hole has to offer.
 

For Immediate Release

March 5, 2012
Contact: Laura Huckin, 307.774. 5497, huckin@silverstar.com

Let Spring Sing!

Local chamber choirs present two free concerts this month.

JACKSON, WY. The community is invited to two free spring concerts presented by Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir this month.  Showcasing music across genres, The Road Home features melodies inspired by native traditions this side of the Atlantic and beyond.  Highlights of the concert include a featured set performed by Slip ‘n the Jigs, a local Celtic band.  Judith Weikle, local Celtic songstress, will also take the stage.  The Cathedral Voices and Treble Voices Choirs will perform music by James Taylor and a moving Requiem written after the 2004 Asian Tsunami, rounding out this concert showcasing local talent. Performances take place Sunday, March 18th at 4pm and Thursday, March 22nd at 7:30pm.  Admission is Free; all ages welcome.  Both concerts are in the auditorium of the Jackson Hole High School.  For more information please visit www.cathedralvoices.org.
“Since the winter season began, some of the most talented voices from the local Jackson community have come together and rehearsed weekly for these concerts,” commented Cathedral Voices Board Member, Laura Goldstein. “We hope the audience enjoys what promises to be a moving and heartwarming musical experience.”
To compliment this musical journey, Cathedral Voices invited Judith Weikle (who is also a member of the choir) and Slip ‘n the Jigs to perform Irish and Celtic-inspired music.  “Given the concerts’ close proximity to Saint Patrick’s Day as well as the concert theme—a musical exploration of place, and its value in our lives—it seemed all too perfect to include Celtic music, which is so deeply rooted in place.”
The Road Home features Treble Voices, an all-women’s ensemble, performing wistful Scottish and Irish songs along with a captivating Native American melody and a lush harmony from the rural south arranged by Ruth Moody of The Wailin’ Jennys.  Cathedral Voices will sing a delicate, heartwarming song by world-renowned Eric Whitacre as well as a classic, high-energy Moses Hogan spiritual. Both choirs come together to perform James Taylor’s Shed a Little Light, sure to get toes tapping, as well as the inspiring title piece, The Road Home, by Stephen Paulus.
The program will be performed twice: Sunday, March 18 at 4pm and Thursday, March 22 at 7:30pm! For more information, be sure to visit www.cathedralvoices.org.
Concerts like this require significant financial support and we wish to thank some of our donors including: Wyoming Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Cultural Council of Jackson Hole/Town and County Arts for All, Old Bill’s Fun Run, and many individual donors who support live music in Jackson Hole.

ABOUT CATHEDRAL VOICES
Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir, whose name was inspired by the majestic Cathedral Group of mountains in nearby Grand Teton National Park, is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to excellence in vocal chamber music performance and education.  Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir presents free choral music concerts several times a year and educational opportunities for aspiring vocalists of all ages. Cathedral Voices is an auditioned ensemble of 15 singers and Treble Voices is an all-women’s vocal ensemble. Both choirs explore repertoire of all genres and centuries, from the classics to the contemporary.  Singing in the Schools is Cathedral Voices’ first-ever education program, placing vocalists in the classroom to work with middle school and high school choir students.  www.cathedralvoices.org
 
ABOUT SLIP ‘N THE JIGS
“Slip ‘n the Jigs” have been performing Celtic music in Jackson and Star Valley since 2005. The group today consists of Mimi Smith and Kathy McCann, fiddle; Bob Berky, concertinas; Charlie Pike, banjo, whistle, bodhran; Dave McCann, guitar and vocals. They have hosted ‘seisuins’ for musicians interested in learning the Irish style, performed at pubs, clubs, restaurants, farmer’s markets, senior centers, Fitzgerald’s Bicycle Shop, Shades Coffee Shop, and the Silver Dollar Bar’s annual St. Patrick’s Day party. They will be featured at the Hootnanny at Dornan’s on March 26. Follow Slip ‘n the Jigs on facebook.
 

For Immediate Release

December 11, 2011
Contact: Laura Huckin, 307-774-5497, huckin@silverstar.com

Celebrate the Season with Music!

Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir and Jackson Hole Symphony Orchestra perform two free concerts this month
JACKSON, WY.  The Community is invited to two free and festive holiday concerts, Expressions of the Season, by Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir and Jackson Hole Symphony Orchestra this holiday season!   This first-ever collaborative concert by these two ensembles features both groups performing together in Vivaldi’s celebratory Gloria for chamber orchestra, soloists and choir. Familiar and festive holiday favorites round out this program performed by local talent, and the concert includes an appearance by the ever-popular Jackson Hole Brass Quintet. Performances take place Sunday, December 18 at 3PM and Tuesday, December 20 at 7PM in Walk Festival Hall, Teton Village. Admission is free, all ages are welcome. For more information please visit www.cathedralvoices.org
“I am delighted by this opportunity for Cathedral Voices to co-present a concert of this caliber with the Symphony Orchestra,” said Laura Huckin, Artistic Director for Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir.  “The level of musicianship and the dedication of every musician and vocalist are very impressive; it has made the rehearsal process this fall extremely rewarding…and a whole lot of fun.”
The concert program features a variety of repertoire, including W.A. Mozart’s Queen of the Night’s Aria arranged for brass, Morten Lauridsen’s contemporary setting of O Magnum Mysterium for a cappella voices, and a Concerto Grosso by Arcangelo Corelli for strings.
Several students from the Jackson Hole High School Orchestra will perform alongside alumni and community musicians in this concert. Mitch Smith and Jack Keckler will be featured on the Corelli Concerto. These students, along with Winston Scofield (cello) Marena-Salerno-Collins (viola) and Emily Johnson (violin), were also recently selected to participate in the 2012 All State Orchestra. “It is exciting to see students from Jackson playing at this level and contributing to our local ensembles,” commented Vince Gutwein, director of the Teton County School District Orchestra Program, and cellist with the Jackson Hole Symphony Orchestra. “This is a great opportunity for them to work alongside an exceptional choir and participate in a community performance.”
Expressions of the Season will be performed twice—Sunday, December 18 at 3pm, and again on Tuesday, December 20 at 7pm.  Both concerts are in Walk Festival Hall, and are free. For more information, including parking details, be sure to visit www.cathedralvoices.org
These free community music performances would not be possible without the support of the Wyoming Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Old Bill’s Fun Run, Cultural Council of Jackson Hole/Town and County Arts for All, and the DanaSco fund.
ABOUT CATHEDRAL VOICES
Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir, whose name was inspired by the majestic Cathedral Group of mountains in nearby Grand Teton National Park, is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to excellence in vocal chamber music performance and education.  Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir presents free choral music concerts several times a year and educational opportunities for aspiring vocalists of all ages. Cathedral Voices is an auditioned ensemble of 14 singers and Treble Voices—an all-women’s vocal ensemble—is the newest addition to the organization. Both choirs explore repertoire of all genres, and centuries, from the classics to the contemporary.  Singing in the Schools is Cathedral Voices’ first-ever education program, placing trained vocalists in the classroom to work with middle school and high school choir students.  http://www.cathedralvoices.org
ABOUT JACKSON HOLE BRASS QUINTET
In 2003 a group of local brass players began meeting on a casual basis to play quintet music – with sometimes as many as 10 players, it made for a unique and lively (if not oversized!) ensemble. Eventually, five of the regular players decided to come together as a group and form the Jackson Hole Brass Quintet. A flexible ensemble, the quintet has a repertoire encompassing musical genres from madrigals to jazz and everything in between. Four original members still comprise the JHBQ, and the group practices together weekly for several hours, with rare exception. The Quintet performs regularly throughout our community, appearing at the Farmer’s Market, Jackson Hole Showcase, holiday performances and in recital. Jackson Hole Brass Quintet is a sponsored ensemble of the Jackson Hole Symphony Orchestra.  http://jhbq.jhcband.org/
ABOUT JACKSON HOLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The Jackson Hole Symphony Orchestra, formerly the Orchestra of the Tetons, began in the spring of 1999 through the efforts of several local musicians. Rehearsals began in a local church with about 20 players in attendance, many of whom pulled their instruments out of retirement and cleaned off  the dust. The orchestra has since grown to include some 30 members with the addition of brass, woodwinds, and percussion. It is a refreshing combination of professionals, semiprofessionals, and amateurs, and they are always eager to welcome new string players to join them.  The mission of the Orchestra is to provide local musicians with an outlet to expand their musical ability, knowledge, and talent. A further goal is to provide the community with orchestral music during the fall, winter, and spring months.