Sno-King Community Chorale
“Singers united to uplift the public spirit through inspired choral performance.” This is the mission statement of the Sno-King Community Chorale. Attend one of their concerts and you will agree their harmonies take us above and beyond their stated goal. When was the last time you attended a live, local performance and left humming the songs? And when they performed “Mama Mia” there was dancing in the aisles.
The group brings together about 100 talented singers, all dedicated to entertaining audiences. Under the direction of Frank DeMiero, and with accompanist Debra DeMeiro, every performance, large or small, is a unique and meaningful experience. A high level of professionalism is achieved with grace and pride every time.
Sno-King performs four large events a year, as well as concerts at venues throughout the region. During a recent concert featuring Disney show tunes, movie characters came to life, delighting young and old. The fabulous holiday show each December is a family event with international and traditional seasonal music and a sing-along of favorite carols.
Barbara Kindness has been with the chorale for sixteen years and her enthusiasm for the camaraderie of this group is infectious. “We are really more like a family,” she says. “There is humor and fun, but also serious work — like getting musical selections done just right.” Like a large family, ages range from 20-somethings to 80 plus. Some members of the group are second and third generation singers.
When learning special pieces, the chorale breaks into small groups with section leaders. The variety of programs this talented group performs annually is astonishing. Concerts include jazz, gospel, classical, country and popular show tunes. They sang in Hebrew for a Jewish wedding, and learned difficult pieces in Croatian for a performance in Dubrovnik. In fact, traveling is one of the enjoyable aspects of the chorale. Sno-King has toured throughout Germany, Austria, and Italy, giving a special presentation at the Vatican.
Major choral performances are possible through Sno-King's partnership with Cascade Symphony Orchestra and Olympic Ballet, all under the auspices of Edmonds Center for the Arts. Imagine the delight of an audience when the symphony joins the singers in a special production. Or when celebrity guests, like “The Brothers Four” bring their brand of music to enhance the talents of the chorale.
The nonprofit group offers affordable ticket prices for families attending events throughout the year, thanks to the generosity of sponsors and donors throughout the community.
What’s coming up for Sno-King Community Chorale? They are very excited about helping the city of Edmonds celebrate their 125th Anniversary with a downtown performance on August 11. Don’t miss this one! www.Sno-KingChorale.org.
“Our guiding credo is to sing with a smile on your face and love in your heart.”
Three Numbered Facts about Edmonds:
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galleries and businesses host artists during the Third Thursday Art Walk each month.
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events are scheduled at the Edmonds Center for the Arts between August and the end of 2015.
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is the pre-season kickoff date in August for the SEAHAWKS.
