The Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte would like everyone who participated in our Gala Fund Raiser. We had some spectacular auction items, fabulous music, and raised much-needed funds for the continued operation of the group.
Archive for April, 2011
Forté!
Get a little Glee on!
Get a little glee on!
Community Choral Workshop with John Jacobson
presented by
Carolina Voices and the Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday, April 16, 2011
St. John’s Baptist Church
300 Hawthorne Lane
Charlotte, NC 28204
Cost to attend: $25
John Jacobson IS “Mr. Showchoir.” As an author, composer, choreographer, and clinician, he’s been making a Glee-like showchoir experience possible for millions of kids. His works that have been performed across the globe, and his videos and tapes have helped music educators excel in their teaching.
John has staged hundreds of huge music festival ensembles in his association with Walt Disney Productions and directed productions featuring thousands of young singers including NBC's national broadcast of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, presidential inaugurations and more.
He is also recognized internationally as a creative and motivating speaker for teachers and students involved in choral music education.
John is the founder and volunteer president of America Sings! Inc., a non-profit organization that encourages young performers to use their time and talents for community service. He stars in children's musical and exercise videotapes, most recently the series “¡Jump! A Fitness Program for Children” "and is the Senior Contributing Writer for John Jacobson’s Music Express Magazine. John’s book A Place In The Choir: Finding Harmony in a World of Many Voices is rapidly becoming a staple with music teachers worldwide.
GMCC and Carolina Voices gratefully acknowledge a Community Connections grant from the Charlotte Lesbian And Gay Fund in support of this workshop series.