Friday, July 24, 2015

Chester Children’s Chorus Featuring Indonesian Music

Chester Children's Chorus learned Indonesian music during summer camp at Swarthmore College. See video to learn about this music.

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Chester Children's Chorus Open Dress Rehearsal


The open rehearsal was a wonderful way to spend a nice summer afternoon. The Chester Children’s Chorus went from singing classical music to music of the 1950’s. Hey, I won’t spoil it if you are attending the concert Friday or Saturday. See video for preview. 

Choral concerts will be at Swarthmore College in Lang Concert Hall Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25. Both concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 7:00 p.m.

Chester High School Classes of 72, 74, & 75 Dance Party


Chester High School Classes of 72, 74, & 75 Dance Party
Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 7PM to 11PM
The Austin Room, 3729 Chichester Ave., Upper Chichester, PA
Donations $30.00
For more information call 
Class of 72: 610-474-7725
Class of 74: 215-605-3605
Class of 75: 410-803-6653

Monday, July 20, 2015

Chester Children's Chorus Summer Events 2015

The Chester Children’s Chorus will be finishing up the Summer Learning Program with several public events at Swarthmore College’s Lang Music Building that will be sure to entertain and inspire all. An open house event is scheduled for July 21 at Lang from 10:30 a.m.-12 noon where guests can be a camper for a day. “Our goal is to show the community all of the exciting activities we incorporate into the program,” explains Executive Director, Kirsten Halker-Kratz. Classes in science, culinary arts, photography, and literature are just a few of the class offerings.

photo by: A. Knox
     A science fair will exhibit all of the experiments and projects completed in the six-week program on Thursday, July 23 at 11:00 a.m. in Eldridge Commons of the Science Center, and an open dress rehearsal follows at 2:00 p.m. Choral concerts will be in Lang Concert Hall Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25. Both concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 7:00 p.m. Damon a third-grader in the Chorus, is excited for his first performance. “I cannot wait for the audience to hear the girls’ and boys’ harmonies come together.”
     The chorus, directed by founder, John Alston, and assistant music director, Sean Tripline, will be performing a program of classical music by composers Durufle, Mozart, and Faure, as well as a jazz tribute. “It’s going to be awesome,” a Concert Choir student exclaimed. “The music is interesting and, incorporates many different genres.”
     Modern dance, hip-hop, and African dance will be featured in the dance performance led by instructors Jeannine Osayande, Kim Ryan, and Shanae Willis on Wednesday, July 29 at 2:00 p.m. Art and photography will be on display during all events.

The Summer Learning Program is a full-day, 6-week summer camp that includes academic enrichment and classes in the arts. All events are free and open to the public. 


Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Fade 2 Black Entertainment's White Night 2015


The White Night 2015
Fade 2 Black Entertainment
Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 9:00 PM - Sunday, July 26, 2015 at 2:00 AM (EDT)
The Phoenix Ballroom
1661 Mill Road
Upper Chichester, PA 19061

Monday, July 13, 2015

Giana Lynn with Jim Lopardo at The André Café Acoustique

If some of you missed the first concert on July 10 at The André Café Acoustique, here is the video and a link to a video clip of Giana Lynn's performance. I was trying to get there but I can see from the video that I missed the good food, outside dinning, and music. Video Here 

Coming up next
Friday, July 31 at 8pm - Classic Jazz
Marion Salaam and Friends - a Jazz Quartet
Donation: $25 at the door ONLY