About the Queen Anne's Chorale

Introducing the Queen Anne's Chorale...

THE QUEEN ANNE'S CHORALE, INC. is a private, non-profit corporation formed for the purpose of providing an opportunity for singers in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, and the surrounding area to learn and perform a variety of choral literature. A Board of Directors governs the organization, oversees its operations and secures volunteers as needed for concert presentations, receptions and fund-raising. The Chorale is supported by member contributions, subscriptions, donations, program advertising and grants from the Maryland State Arts Council, the Queen Anne's County Arts Council, and the United Way. The current annual budget is approximately $25,000. The repertoire of the Chorale has ranged from Brahms Requiem to Polenc's Gloria, from folk songs to Broadway musicals.

The concert season extends from September to May with a goal of 3 to 5 concerts per season. There are some performances in the community, such as mini-concerts for organizations which support the Chorale or as part of an outreach effort to the community. The Chorale rehearses on Monday nights at the Centreville United Methodist Church at 608 Church Hill Road in Centreville, MD from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. In general, one rehearsal is held before each major concert at the concert venue.

The Chorale is composed of singers from the ages of sixteen to senior citizen, many of them retirees. In 2008-2009 season, there were over 65 members although not all perform in every concert. Auditions are not required for acceptance into the organization. Each member is requested to make a contribution of $40 annually to help defray costs. The Chorale supplies each singer with a music folder and music for use during the season; folder and music are collected at the end of each season.

OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Bob Huntington

Robert Huntington, Artistic Director of the Queen Anne's Chorale

Bob Huntington has been with the Queen Anne’s Chorale since the spring of 2003. Mr. Huntington brings to the Chorale a wealth of experience in choral conducting and music education. He is a magna cum laude graduate of Towson University and holds a Masters of Music in Choral Conducting, with distinction, from Westminster Choir College of Rider University. Mr. Huntington is the Director of Music at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Easton where he oversees a large and active program. He has also been on the Adjunct Faculty of Chesapeake College, Anne Arundel Community College, the Community College of Baltimore County and Towson University. Currently, Bob presents the “Joy of Musical Discovery” program on a regular basis at various locations in Easton and Centreville, as well as in Seaford, DE. He is an active member of the Annapolis Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and the MD/DC chapter of the American Choral Directors Association.

Cynthia Bidinotto-Slate , Accompanist for the Queen Anne's Chorale
Cynthia Bidinotto-Slate is in her sixth year as Director of Music and Organist at Kent Island United Methodist Church, after having served twelve years in Annapolis at Eastport UMC. She is delighted to be accompanying the Queen Anne's Chorale again this season. She has accompanied the Arundel Vocal Arts Society for several years, teaches piano, and is active as a pianist for local school choruses, soloists, and instrumentalists. Ms. Slate received her Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance at UNC-Chapel Hill, where she also pursued graduate work with Marvin Blickenstaff

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Inspired to hear us? Watch for announcements of upcoming concerts in local papers or check out our concert schedule on this website.

Inspired to join us? Rehearsals for the Queen Anne's Chorale are held on Mondays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Centreville United Methodist Church, beginning with the first Monday after Labor Day and continuing through the spring, with a break over the Christmas Holidays. We will have an "Open Rehearsal" for those interested in learning more on September 14, 2009 and January 4, 2010. New members must join at these times.

Need more information? Feel free to contact us at any time.

The Queen Anne's Chorale is funded in part by directed or designated support from federal employees through the Combined Federal Campaign and grants from the United Way of Queen Anne's County, the Queen Anne's County Arts Council, and the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.

Last modified 10/17/09

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