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Save The Date for “Us, Together”

December 15, 2018

Thank you so much for coming to see us tonight! We love singing for a full, standing-room-only, house – and we particularly appreciate your braving the soggy weather to come hear us.

We’d love to sing for you again, so please the save the date for US, TOGETHER, Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Providence Presbyterian Church (9019 Little River Turnpike).

Until then, happy holidays and a wonderful new year!

Q & A With Caley Koch – Cello Soloist

December 14, 2018

It is always a pleasure to have additional musicians at concerts. Every now and then we get to talk to them amid the hubbub of rehearsal and note-polishing. This concert we talked with Caley Koch, cello soloist, who was kind enough to take the time to answer a couple of questions as we prepped for SOUNDS OF THE SEASON 2018: SNOW ANGEL:

Caley Koch, cello soloist

VCS: Why cello?
CK: Cello was never my original plan. I actually wanted to play violin. One day in third grade, as musicians for parents, they sat me down and told me that I couldn’t play violin and that I had to choose between cello and viola. I will always be grateful for that, because I couldn’t imagine myself playing anything more beautiful.

VCS: What’s it like playing again with Mr. H and a Robinson crew?

CK: At Robinson, there was such a strong sense of community and never ending support that made me fall in love with music even more. My teachers and my peers, among them my talented brother, inspire me with their musical passion and continue to remind me of the reason I chose to pursue music. Working with Mr. Horanski is always a pleasure, because he has special ability to bring friends and family together and make any day a little more special through music. I am delighted to play with Mr. Horanksi and the Robinson family again, because they hold such value and sentiment in my musical life.

VCS: You heard VCS at a regular rehearsal and you thought _____ (fill in the blank)?

CK: I thought that VCS sounded wonderful! What a fantastic way to celebrate the season. I had so much fun playing with such a talented choir and I am beyond excited to perform with them on Saturday!

Caley will accompany us during several pieces, including solo during Snow Angel – a large work.

About Caley: She is an aspiring cellist currently attending DePaul University for her undergraduate performance degree. Under the tutelage of Chicago Symphony cellist, Stephen Balderston, she continues her studies as a sophomore in Chicago. She has studied privately since age 7, and was mentored by National Symphony cellist, Mark Evans. Enrolling in the rigorous chamber program at DePaul, her ensemble was coached privately by Maestro Cliff Colnot, and pianist, George Vatchnadze. Caley has also performed with Anna María Martínez with the Depaul Concert Orchestra through DePaul`s “Unveiled” Series this past year. Originally from the Washington D.C. area, she has performed at prominent venues such as the Kennedy Center, Corcoran Gallery of Art, the National Gallery of Art, the Strathmore Music Center, and the Italian Embassy. As well as committing herself to her Secondary School`s advanced orchestra, the Robinson Secondary School Philharmonic, she was a member of the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestra and the American Youth Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble Program. Caley has performed with the Capital Symphony Youth Orchestra, the George Washington University Chamber Institute, the Ithaca Summer Music Academy and Quadrica Celtica. This past year, Caley played with the Al Kamandjati Orchestra in Palestinian Territories, The City Lights Orchestra of Chicago, and Orchestra Nova. As well as devoting herself to her music, Caley is double majoring in Creative Writing and minoring in Spanish.

Tickets for SOUNDS OF THE SEASON 2018: WONDER will be available online until 11:55 pm, Friday, December 14, 2018. Tickets on concert night will be available at the door starting 6:45 pm.

Start Your Holiday Season with Wonder!

November 21, 2018

What helps you get into the spirit this time of year? Reflecting on the season? Tinsel in every corner? Bright lights in a window at dusk? Infectiously fun holiday tunes? We have a little bit of everything coming up.

Please join us for SOUNDS OF THE SEASON: WONDER – 7:30 pm, Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Providence Presbyterian Church (9019 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA) – where the ambience and acoustics are beautiful. You don’t want to miss it!

The centerpiece of the evening will be Sarah Quartel’s Snow Angel, a moving masterwork that embodies the childlike wonder, joy, and mystery that marks this time of year for many. Because we are, after all, the Vienna Choral Society, we’re including pieces that are unexpected, including a hilarious Musicological journey through the iconic twelve days of Christmas, and Sparklejollytwinklejingley from the hit Broadway show Elf!

We’re looking forward to sharing the stage with the West Springfield High School Madrigals, directed by Dustin Brandt. Also joining us will be youth musicians – the best of their class – on cello, and more.

Tickets are $25/adults, $20/seniors (65+) and students (15-18). Youth aged 14 and younger attend for free when accompanied by a ticket-holding patron. Families and young children are welcome.

Tickets are available online at vcs2018wonder.eventbrite.com, and as always, we accept cash and checks at the door. The box office opens at 7:00 pm, and doors open at 7:15 pm.

A beautiful venue, and lovely music to fill the room. Please join us!

Save The Date for “Us, Together”

Q & A With Caley Koch – Cello Soloist

Start Your Holiday Season with Wonder!

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