“We’re thrilled to present our first-ever cabaret and gala evening,” says an excited Dr. Corie Brown, artistic director of the Mission Peak Chamber Singers. “It’s an opportunity for the community and supporters of the arts to get to know us and enjoy a thrilling evening.”
The Mission Peak Chamber Singers and the People’s Choir—a total of 55 singers—will join to bring their audiences an evening of show tunes, Disney favorites and singalongs on Saturday, March 15, at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Fremont.
Dr. Brown adds that there will be a pre-concert gala starting at 6pm where singers and community members have a chance to meet. “There’s so much power in community,” says Dr. Brown, “and inviting the community to mingle and meet on an informal basis with singers will heighten the experience for both groups.”
At the gala, audiences will be able to bid on silent auction items and enjoy appetizers and bubbly with other Bay Area community arts supporters. Gala tickets are $100 each and only 20 tickets will be sold in advance.
The cabaret concert is open to everyone, and tickets are donation based. “Our new donation-based admission will hopefully encourage a full house with new audiences who want to check out what Mission Peak Choirs are offering,” says Dr. Brown. If concert goers wish for a guideline, she adds, Mission Peak suggests a donation of $35 for entry.
The music for this show is especially appealing. “We’ll feature tunes from shows like There’s No Business Like Show Business, Hamilton, and Wicked. There will be smaller acts as well as full choir pieces.”
Dr. Brown and the choir are working with renowned director Janie Scott to prepare and polish the performances. Scott has had roles on Broadway, toured with major productions and added her expertise as director and choreographer in both the Bay Area and New York City.
“People have a great concert in store for them,” says Dr. Brown, “full of songs that will create joy because so many of them we’ve known and loved for years. It’s a great way to connect with our community and enjoy some exciting music.”
Cabaret
Saturday, March 15
6pm Gala
7pm Doors Open
7:30pm Concert Starts
Christ the King Lutheran Church
1301 Mowry Ave., Fremont
chambersingers.org
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Gala tickets: $100
Suggested concert donation: $35
