Singer Registration: Season 12 Gala Cycle (Pure Imagination)
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We are excited to have you join us for our Gala Cycle, Pure Imagination!
Come with us and you'll be in a world of musical enchantment at Young Professionals Choral Collective's annual gala, "Pure Imagination," led by Cincinnati Pops conductor, John Morris Russell ('JMR'). Hear about this exciting event from the maestro himself:
"Hello Cincinnati! I’m thrilled to be joining YPCC for their annual gala 'Pure Imagination.' For those of you who know…you know…and for those of you who don’t, THIS is one of Cincinnati’s most joyous celebrations of life, love and exceptional singing. Cabaret, cocktails, choral singing, food, and dance at the splendid Masonic Center highlight an evening of fun and frivolity, in support of the inspiring musical mission of YPCC. We’ll be performing an eclectic mélange of classics from Broadway, Pop, Gospel, and Jazz by composers including Stephen Schwartz, Mitch Leigh, Rosephanie Powell, Louie Armstrong, and John Lennon. I look forward to seeing you there—leading the YPCC in song, and celebrating one of Cincinnati’s treasured ensembles." - JMR
Quick Look
Standard Rehearsals: Tuesdays from 6:30pm - 9:00pm* @ First Lutheran Church in OTR, begnning March 26.
Additional Rehearsal: MONDAY, May 6th @ First Lutheran Church (6:30pm - 9:00pm*)
Dress Rehearsal: Saturday May 11th @ Cincinnati Masonic Center (2:00pm - 4:00pm)
Performance: Saturday, May 11th @ Cincinnati Masonic Center (8:30pm - 9:30pm)
Rehearsal Details
With the exception of Dress Rehearsal, rehearsals will take place at 6:30pm - 9:00pm* at First Lutheran Church in OTR.
* -- For this year's gala cycle, we will be rehearsing 2.5 hours each rehearsal to accommodate extra repertoire and in effort to foster a more inclusive community within the chorus ranks. If any accommodation is needed with this change, please feel free to reach out to Cy Wood at executivedirector@ypccsing.org.
Standard Rehearsal Dates
Tue Mar. 26 (with JMR)
Tue Apr. 2
Tue Apr. 9
Tue Apr. 16
Tue Apr. 23
Tue Apr. 30
MONDAY May 6 (with JMR)
Tue May 7
Dress Rehearsal
SATURDAY May 11th at Cincinnati Masonic Center from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rehearsal Location
1208 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Parking for the rehearsal and performance location can be found at Washington Park Garage and on sorrounding side streets.
317 E 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Performance Details
The Gala Cycle Performance will take place on Saturday May 11th at Cincinnati Masonic Center
Concert Timeline (subject to change)
6:00pm VIP Doors Open
6:30pm Cabaret
7:30pm GA Doors Open, Cocktail Hour
8:30pm Main Ensemble Performance
9:30pm After Party
Repertoire
Pure Imagination, from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Bricusse & Newley, arr. Althouse
Let the River Run - Carly Simon, arr. Craig Hella Johnson
To Sit and Dream - Rosephanye Powell
We Are - Ysaye Barnwell
An Impossible Dream, from Man of LaMancha - Mitch Leigh arr. Hayes
Beautiful City, from Godspell - Stephen Schwartz, arr. Huff
City of LIght - Jacob Stone
Imagine - John Lennon, arr. Emerson
What a Wonderful World - Weiss & Thiele, arr. Brymer
Joyful Joyful, from Sister Act 2 - Beethoven & Warren, arr. Emerson
(The artistic team may adjust repetoire as needed)
DUES: $50***
***If dues are an imposition, contact Executive Director, Cy Wood at executivedirector@ypccsing.org. We want everyone to be able to particpate, regardless of income. **Dues are non-refundable, but may be applied to a future cycle.
YPCC requires our singers to have up-to-date vaccines, including boosters. Masks are optional. Read our most up-to-date health information HERE. Please direct any questions to health@ypccsing.org.
In reference to the additional registration fields, YPCC is required to collect demographic information from singers including ethnicity/ race, pronouns, gender, veteran status, and disability for the purpose of grant reporting. All information will be kept confidential.