Black Tulip Chorale presents "THERE WILL BE LIGHT: A musical dialogue about mental wellness" at 3 pm, Sunday, May 19, at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood (100 E. Adams, 63122). Our spring performance features music and stories to help start conversations about mental health and what we can do to help remove stigma and encourage healing.
Music ranges from Stephen Sondheim, Joni Mitchell, and Shawn Mendes to Robert Schumann, Benjamin Britten, and Stephen Foster. Highlights include "Light" from "Next to Normal" and "For a Breath of Ecstasy" based on the poetry of St. Louis' own Sara Teasdale. Click on the image above to purchase tickets today!
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Black Tulip Chorale, STL's LBGTQ+ chorus for all voices, announces the concert and event dates for its 2024 season. BLACKLISTED: BTC's new adults only variety show directed by our own Dan Kelly featuring local artists and members of the Chorale. 8 p.m., Friday, February 23 at The Improv Shop (3960 Chouteau Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110). Tickets = $25 @ https://theimprovshop.com/show/blacklisted/ THERE WILL BE LIGHT: BTC's spring 2024 concert is a musical dialogue supporting mental health and wellness, BTC's program will offer selections from composers including Stephen Sondheim, Benjamin Britten, Joni Mitchell, Robert Schumann, Shawn Mendes, Tom Kitt, and featuring Michael John Trotta's stunning "For a Breath of Ecstasy", with texts drawn from St. Louis-born poet Sara Teasdale. 3 p.m., Sunday, May 19, at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood (100 E Adams Ave., St. Louis, MO 63122). Tickets = $15 @ https://events.humanitix.com/there-will-be-light-btc-s-spring-2024-concert CABARET SOIRÉE 2024: Dr. Ken Haller, St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2015 and 2019 Cabaret Artist of the Year, again hosts BTC's annual gala event. This festive fundraiser features singers from the Chorale who will surprise, amaze, and amuse you. 7 p.m., Wednesday, August 28 at Blue Strawberry Showroom and Lounge (364 N Boyle, St. Louis, MO 63108). Tickets = $45 @ https://events.humanitix.com/cabaret-soiree-btc-s-annual-gala-fundraiser TRIVIA 2024 with ANNA BLAIR: Black Tulip Chorale holds its annual trivia fundraiser, hosted again by St Louis artist ANNA BLAIR, on 1:30 p.m., Saturday, October 12 at The Heights (8001 Dave Ave., St. Louis, MO 63117). Tables of up to 6 = $120; single tickets = $20 @ https://events.humanitix.com/btc-trivia-2024 NOWELL: BTC presents its annual holiday performances at The program will celebrate LGBTQ+ communities and honor LGBTQ+ history, and will offer both popular and unique sounds of the season from traditions including Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Yule, and Christmas. The Chorale will also present works by Randall Thompson, observing the 125th anniversary of his birth. 8 p.m., Friday, December 13 and at 3 p.m., Saturday, December 14 at St. Paul United Church of Christ (3510 Giles Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116). Tickets = $15 @ https://events.humanitix.com/nowell-btc-s-2024-holiday-concerts STL's LGBTQ+ choir for all voices starts for its May 2024 concert supporting mental health advocacy on Sundays, January 14 and 21. No previous singing experience required, just a passion for singing and LGBTQ+ communities! Vocal placement hearings for new singers start at 4 pm and rehearsal begins at 5 pm at St. Paul UCC, 3510 Giles Ave. 63116. There is a free parking lot across the street from the church. "Auditions" are not required, but new singers will need sing for the conductor for vocal placement, etc starting at 4 pm each day. Singers of all genders, expressions, identities, and orientations are loved and welcome!
Questions? Please contact us at blacktulipchorale@gmail.com! BTC's holiday performances entitled "The Stars are Brightly Shining" were reviewed by long time KDHX reviewer and local arts aficionado Gary Scott. The review can be found at https://kdhx.org/articles/classical/3305-review-stars-shine-bright-on-the-black-tulip-chorale-at-st-paul-ucc. Below are a few quotations from the review:
"The Chorale performed with an ASMR-like precision and blending of voices that brilliantly highlighted their outstanding diction. Even some of the finest choruses struggle with diction, yet every word audibly and clearly sparkled on the ears of the audience." "The program notes and printing layout produced by BTC are superb and are among the finest produced by any performing ensemble in our area." "BTC's concert was a sold-out performance to a grateful audience. May it always continue so." BTC will hold its annual trivia fundraiser, hosted again by St Louis artist ANNA BLAIR, on Saturday, November 11, 2023. The event will begin at 1:30 pm at THE HEIGHTS (Richmond Heights Community Center) at 8001 Dave Avenue, 63117. Tables of 6 are only $120 and single tickets are just $20. Tickets are available at btctrivia2023.eventbrite.com.
STL's LGBTQ+ choir for all voices starts for its December 2023 concerts on Sunday, September 10 and 17. No previous singing experience required, just a passion for singing and LGBTQ+ communities! Check-in for returning members and vocal placement hearings for new singers starts at 4 pm. Full rehearsal begins at 5 pm at St. Paul UCC, 3510 Giles Ave. 63116. There is a free parking lot across the street from the church. Auditions are not required, but new singers will need sing for the conductor for vocal placement, etc starting at 4 pm each day. Singers of all genders, expressions, identities, and orientations are loved and welcome! We'd love to welcome you to join us for the close of our fifth anniversary season!
Questions? Please contact us at blacktulipchorale@gmail.com! Dr. Ken Haller, St Louis Post Dispatch 2015 and 2019 Cabaret Artist of the Year, will again host BTC's "Cabaret Soirée" on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Blue Strawberry in the Central West End of St. Louis. Dr. Haller and members of the Chorale will share songs and stories in an evening sure to amuse and entertain all. Tickets to BTC's annual gala fundraiser are $40 and can be purchased by clicking the image below.
Black Tulip Chorale is thrilled to announce it has received a $10,000 grant from the Regional Arts Commission. 2023 is the first time BTC submitted an application to RAC and is honored to have been awarded its request in its entirety.
More information is available at RAC's website: https://racstl.org/2023-grant-announcement/ Black Tulip Chorale has received a grant of over $2,000 from the Missouri Arts Council in support of SHINING THROUGH: BTC's fifth anniversary concert. We are thrilled to yet again receive support from MAC, a state-funded agency.
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