JanFest
In the Time of COVID: Singing in a Strange Landwith Rollo Dilworth, James Abbington, and more!
January 16th, 2021 – 9am-5pm (with breaks!) Sing, learn, discuss, grow!
The 3rd Annual MLK JanFest event on January 16, 2021, co-hosted by the United Church of Santa Fe and Coro Lux, will be virtual this year.
Our headliner will be award winning composer, educator, and conductor Dr. Rollo Dilworth. Dr. Dilworth has published more than 200 choral compositions as well as written or co-authored three books on choral technique. A frequent guest conductor, he has led 57 all-state choruses.
Our keynote address will be given by Prof. James Abbington of Emory University, titled “Spirituals and Gospel Songs: Singing in a Strange Time.”
JanFest will be co-led by the Rev. Talitha Arnold and Bradley Ellingboe. The program also features sessions on the voice by Dr. Stevie Springer and updates on COVID-19 by Dr. Joe Alcorn discussing the prospects for live choral events in the coming year.
The seminar will cost $37.50.
Click Here to register for Singing in a Strange Land! You will be redirected to BrownPaperTickets for payment.
View a DRAFT schedule for the January 16th festival here. JanFest 2021 (2)
For Members
For Members
- Rachmaninoff Vespers Movement 1
- Rachmaninoff Vespers Movement 2
- Rachmaninoff Vespers Movement 3
- Rachmaninoff Vespers Movement 4
- Rachmaninoff Vespers Movement 5
- Rachmaninoff Vespers Movement 6
- Rachmaninoff Vespers Movement 7
- Rachmaninoff Vespers Movement 8
- Rachmaninoff Vespers Movement 9
- Rachmaninoff Vespers Movement 12
- Rachmaninoff Vespers Movement 13
- Rachmaninoff Vespers Movement 14
- Rachmaninoff Vespers Movement 15
- Introduction to the Slavonic Language of the Russian Orthodox Liturgy
- Rachmaninoff Vespers Movement 1
- Rachmaninoff Vespers Movement 2
- Rachmaninoff Vespers Movement 3
- Rachmaninoff Vespers Movement 4
- Rachmaninoff Vespers Movement 5
- Rachmaninoff Vespers Movement 6
- Rachmaninoff Vespers Movement 7
- Rachmaninoff Vespers Movement 8
- Rachmaninoff Vespers Movement 9
- Rachmaninoff Vespers Movement 12
- Rachmaninoff Vespers Movement 13
- Rachmaninoff Vespers Movement 14
- Rachmaninoff Vespers Movement 15
Pay for Spring 2023 Registration ($85)
Pay for Spring 2023 Music ($35)
Contact Us
Contact Us
ABQ Coro Lux P. O. Box 37081 Albuquerque, NM 87176-7081
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Auditions
AUDITIONS NOW OPEN FOR OUR SPRING 2023 SEASON
Auditions are now open for the Spring 2023 season. Please note, to be accepted into Coro Lux you must show proof you are fully vaccinated. Vaccinations will continue to be required for choir members, but masks for rehearsals will now be optional. Please know this policy is for the foreseeable future. If and when things change in regard to infection rates, we will adjust our policy accordingly.
The Spring audition date is Thursday, 1/5/2023, and will be held in the choir room of St. Paul Lutheran (1100 Indian School NE). Please go to the link below to sign up.
Here are some details to note before your audition.
- It is not necessary to bring an accompanist. Ideally, you will bring a prepared solo, but not having a solo is also acceptable.
- Coro Lux has two groups: the Oratorio Society (60 members) and the Chamber Chorus (20 members). Each group has its own set of concerts. Members of the Chamber Chorus must also sing in the Oratorio Society.
- The first rehearsal will be on Tuesday, January 10th. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings from 7 – 9 pm and are held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1100 Indian School Rd. NE.
- The cost of membership is $85 per “semester” but we have a generous scholarship program. If you are chosen for Coro Lux and cannot afford the tuition, simply let us know.
Audition Signup Link:
Spring 2023 Season Concert Information:
- February: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with the Oratorio Society and the NM Philharmonic
- April: Rachmaninoff Vespers with the Oratorio Society
- May: Our annual Pops Concert at the Canteen Brewhouse with the Chamber Chorus
Thanks again for your interest and good luck!
Bradley Ellingboe
Artistic Director
Coro Lux
Corporate Sponsorship
Corporate Sponsorship
Coro Lux seeks corporate sponsors to help bring high-quality classical choral music to our community and give young, talented college music graduates an opportunity to grow their professional careers. Corporate partnerships enable our organization to offer scholarships to chorus members with limited means, hire instrumentalists for our concerts, and offer a broader variety of performances throughout the community.
Corporate Sponsors are highlighted in our concert programs, on our promotional outdoor banners, and in advertisements in publications and radio stations.
Please contact us at sponsorship@abqcorolux.org for more information.
ABQ Coro Lux is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. All or part of your gift may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution. Please check with your tax advisor.
Donations
Donations
ABQ Coro Lux is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and values your support and investment in great choral music!
We very much appreciate the support given to us any time of year. The various ways you can support Coro Lux throughout the year are listed below.
Credit Card via PayPal
Click the button below to donate electronically through a secure PayPal website. Please contact webmaster@abqcorolux.org if you need assistance.
By Check
Make your check payable to ABQ Coro Lux. Mailing address: ABQ Coro Lux, P. O. Box 37081, Albuquerque, NM 87176-7081
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Smith’s Community Rewards
Sign up for Smith’s Community Rewards through your Smith’s Reward Card account to support Coro Lux every time you scan your Smith’s Rewards Card. This document provides screenshots describing how to do so. (You will need to search for “ABQ Coro Lux” in Step 4.)
Through United Way
United Way of Central New Mexico (CNM) donors have the option to give to ABQ Coro Lux several ways.
- Through the United Way CNM website.
- Through a payroll deduction (contact your employer’s payroll department for information).
ABQ Coro Lux is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. All or part of your gift may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution. Please check with your tax advisor.
Tickets
Tickets for Our Upcoming Performances
Rachmaninoff’s Vespers – sung in the original Church Slavonic. Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 7p.m. St. Paul Lutheran, 1100 Indian School Rd., NE
One of the greatest choral works of the 20th century, sung entirely unaccompanied, and including soloists Robin Joy Helgen and James Flora. A Holy Week observance.
Adults $30, seniors $25, students $20.
Rachmaninoff’s Vespers – sung in the original Church Slavonic. Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 3p.m. St. Therese Catholic Church, 3424 Fourth St. NW
One of the greatest choral works of the 20th century, sung entirely unaccompanied, and including soloists Robin Joy Helgen and James Flora. A Holy Week observance.
Adults $30, seniors $25, students $20.