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History of The Charlotte Chorale

 

The  Charlotte Chorale was founded in 1989 as an offshoot of the Charlotte  County Adult and Community Chorus.  The Charlotte Chorale came into  being as a result of a need in the community for dedicated and gifted  vocal musicians, capable of presenting quality choral literature for  entertainment and cultural enlightenment.  The late R. Bruce MacGregor,  who died on July 18, 2015, formed the Chorale with 29 talented  individuals which consisted of 28 very capable singers and Betty Ogle as  their accomplished accompanist. The first rehearsals were held in  January 1989. Since then, the Charlotte Chorale has expanded its  repertoire to include many classic and symphonic choral pieces as well  as a broad selection of contemporary music including show tunes,  spirituals and devotional works. The Chorale has also committed itself  to augmenting musical education experiences available to music students  within the Charlotte County schools. 

With the continuing  cooperation of the music faculty of the school system, talented students  are assisted through scholarships from the Chorale as well as offered  exciting performance opportunities in concert with the well-trained  voices of the Chorale.  Many of the concerts feature students from  Charlotte County Schools.

The  Chorale under the direction of Dr. William Dederer continues the  mission with dedication and passion for presenting quality vocal  performances for our community.  The membership of approximately 60  vocalists proudly shares their commitment to excellence  in bringing  music of all genres to the public. 

Artistic Director - Dr. William Dederer

 

Dr. Dederer’s resume includes a 50+ year career in music. He served as a Professor of Music for 13 years at the State University of New York in Fredonia before becoming
Dean, and later Vice President for Academic Affairs, at The Boston Conservatory for 16 years, followed by serving as the Dean of the Conservatory of Music at Capital University in Columbus, OH. 

​He  was awarded his Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Performance and Master  of Music in Music Education degrees from the University of Michigan in  Ann Arbor.  He holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Education degree  (Magna Cum Laude) from the State University of New York in Fredonia.

Dr.  Dederer has directed choirs for more than 20 years in New York,  Massachusetts, Ohio, and Arizona, and has performed as a choral musician  under the direction of Robert Shaw, Lukas Foss, Julius Hereford,  Harriet Simons, Alan Lannom, and William Seymour.  In addition,  Dr.  Dederer has appeared in  solo and ensemble performances on trumpet with  the Philadelphia Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony, Chicago Ballet, Buffalo  Philharmonic, Erie (PA) Philharmonic, Nashua (NH) Symphony, Granite  State Ballet, D'Oyly Carte Company, Genesee (NY) Symphony, Toledo  Concert Band, Mid-Hudson Concert Band, Verde Valley Sinfonietta, and  numerous other organizations.  He has adjudicated numerous solo and  ensemble festivals in New York, Texas, and throughout New England. 

He  was named "National Outstanding Administrator of 2004" by the  Organization of American Kodaly Educators, and is listed in Who's Who  volumes: International Music, America, Entertainment, American  Education, and Most Admired Men & Women of the Year 1995.  

Accompanist - Frank Sanders


 

Frank  Sanders is a pianist, saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer  from Southwest Florida. He began his studies at age 12 (self-taught) and  is majoring in music education at Florida Gulf Coast University, with  an instrumental focus on piano and saxophone performance. Sanders  currently performs with numerous groups, including the Naples-bound jazz  band Dopo Ore, the North Port Symphony Orchestra, and the Charlotte  Chorale. 

Mission Statement

 It  has been said that music is the universal language of mankind.  It  brings people together from diverse cultures and backgrounds in  celebration not of their differences, but in recognition  and  celebration of their oneness.  It is the mission of The Charlotte  Chorale to do this while enhancing, educating and enriching lives of all  by presenting professional-level choral music of all genres.


 The celebration of music is as diversified as humanity.   There is no one size, one face, one look.  The Charlotte Chorale  strives to embrace the joy of creating music with people of all ages,  all ethnic backgrounds, all religions, all races.  It is important that  everyone feel welcome and a part of our musical journey by embracing  inclusivity and diversity of people and song.
 


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