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The
Bismarck-Mandan Civic Chorus was founded in 1977 to promote
quality choral music in the community and throughout central
North Dakota. Since its inception, the chorus has expanded
from a single concert to a season of four concert events,
including An Evening at the Opera, An Evening on Broadway,
Christmas Concert, and Spring Concert. In addition, the
chorus regularly performs major works with the
Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra and the Missouri Valley
Chamber Orchestra, including "Carmina Burana," Mozart
"Requiem," Vivaldi "Gloria," Schubert "Mass in G," and
concert versions of "Peer Gynt" and "Carmen."
The Civic Chorus performs in a variety of venues, from the
Salvation Army Christmas Kick-Off to state events such as
the Roughrider Awards and the Christmas Tree Lighting at the
Capitol. The chorus has also performed at community events
such as the 9-11 Memorial Service and events of national
significance such as the Anne Frank Memorial. In 1983, BMCC
performed at the regional convention of the American Choral
Directors Association in Lincoln, NE. In 1998, during the
20th anniversary season, the chorus performed in Carnegie
Hall.
Civic Chorus members come from all walks of life, with the
common bond, a love of choral singing. A number of members
travel from outlying areas to attend the weekly rehearsals
and regular performances. |
