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North Mecklenburg Community Chorus News
North Mecklenburg Community Chorus presents
Radio Daze-
A Salute to the Legacy of American Radio
May 17, May 18, 2013 at 7:00 pm and May 19, 2013 at 3:00 pm.
Admission: $12.50
Location: Huntersville United Methodist Church (14005 Stumptown Rd.)
Radio Daze , a tentative to recreate a radio show from the 1940's, will take you back in time with music and entertainment that were popular with radio listeners.
Listen to unforgetable tunes like: “On The Sunny Side of the Street” ,
“Choo Choo Ch Boogie”,
“Give Me the Simple Life”,
"Embraceble"
along with advertising classics such as “Ovalteen” and “Halo Shampoo”. There will also be a continuing soap opera drama and jingles that everyone will remember from the good ole radio days.
For Tickets call (704)-644-7368.
North Mecklenburg Community Chorus Performed
Bella Notte May 18, 19, 20, 2012
By Suzanne Fulton May 22, 2012
Attendees at the first set of spring performances by the North Mecklenburg Community Chorus (NMCC) the weekend of May 18-20 enjoyed an Italian-American themed event at the Huntersville United Methodist Church. A bella notte--complete with the colors and flavors of Italy, as well as rousing, romantic, and sentimental tunes and comedy was delivered by the chorus and musical accompanists, under the direction of Sandy Rogers.
With two large screens flanking the stage, there was not a bad seat in the “house.” These screens showed not only the chorus, but also clips from Lady and the Tramp when Bella Note was sung and photos of fathers of members of the chorus during Oh My Pa Pa.
Highlights of the show were stellar performances by several excellent soloists. Heather Rogers (an aria in Italian), Kay Roebuck (Tenderly), Angela Hoffman and Ashley McCombs (Innamorata), Daniela Sims (Con Te Partiro), and Steve Gilbert (Oh My Pa Pa). A sexy rumba was performed to Sway by guest professional dancers/instructors Yusimi Cruz and his sister Genesis, and silliness happened during “Pizza,” thanks to “chefs” Barbara Kincaid and Jeff Sims. The ensemble Left@25 performed two jazzy numbers.
Sandy Rogers rearranged several well-known songs to fit the chorus, including a witty revision of words to Santa Lucia. This switch up became a self-description of the NMC Chorus…”We are the basses. Don’t watch our faces…”.
Other aspects of the show were a silent auction and two opportunities for audience members to get up and dance.
Master of Ceremonies was Doug Pressley, Technical Director Jesse Rogers, Viceo Technician Chris Kerns and lighting was conducted by Katie Von Peterly.
Organized in 2010 as a nonprofit, NMCC Inc., this chorus performs several times per year with a goal of bringing joy to and expanding singing opportunities for adults, youths and children. Member volunteers like Barbara Kincaid, Ann Caroll and Daniela Sims perform essential roles in producing and promoting the shows.
Click on the image to see Left@25 in action!
Left@25 was invited to perform at Tosco Music Party on April 21, 2012.
Other performers scheduled at Tosco Music Party were:
Michael Chapdelaine, Danny Ellis, Jon Vezner, Chris Trapper, Hans York, Hope Waits, Adrianne,
Natalia Zukerman, A Fragile Tomorrow, Haley Dreis, Casey Weston, Brandon Buckmaster, The Cypress Singers
Saturday, December 10, 2011, after the show, NMC Chorus singers gathered at the Acropolis Cafe&Grill in Cornelius for a fun social and dinner with spouses and friends.
North Mecklenburg Community Chorus Christmas Performances, December 2011
Left @ 25 and NMCC Main Chorus Perform 2011 Christmas Shows
The Friday evening, December 2nd Left @ 25 appearance at Christmas at Davidson was the first of many memorable North Mecklenburg Community Chorus 2011 Christmas season performances. Christmas at Davidson draws large crowds every year and Left @ 25 performed for an appreciative audience on the Library stage.
Left @ 25 also sang a well-received program at the Birkdale Residents Club on December 3rd. The Main Chorus of NMCC, directed by Sandy Rogers, gave its Christmas program on Monday, December 5th at Assurance United Methodist Church, Huntersville, NC. Among the VIPs appearing were Santa Claus himself, as well as wonderful instrumentalists and vocal soloists. Left @ 25, NMCC’s jazz vocal group, also performed at several private parties and venues from Huntersville to Ronda, NC.
Main Chorus performances continue on Saturday, December 10th at 7:00 p.m. with the Huntersville Brass at 6:30 pm, at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Cornelius, and Monday, December 12th at 7:30 p.m. at Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Davidson, NC.
North Mecklenburg Community Chorus, Inc. wishes you and everyone in our community a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
NMC Chorus honoring those who served the country!
North Mecklenburg Community Chorus honored those who serverd the country at the Veterans Day Memorial in Cornelius, NC.
The singers from five different local choruses sang "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" and the National Anthem. W. A. Hough High School Band and chorus, Mt. Zion UMC Choir, First Baptist Church Choir, Bethel Presbyterian Church Choir and the North Mecklenburg Community Chorus sang together to this event at the Cornelius Town Hall on November 11, 2011.
NMCC Jazz Ensemble is invited to perform at
Tosco Music Party next year.
Left @25, NMCC’s jazz ensemble, appeared at the Tosco House Party open mic night, August 3, 2011 in Charlotte.
Hosted by John Tosco, the monthly Tosco House Party (THP) serves as an audition for the “big show” or Tosco Music Party (TMP), a popular live music variety show that consistently sells out.
The THP and TMP have been mainstays of Charlotte’s music scene for over 20 years.
Mr. Tosco has invited Left @ 25 to perform in a TMP show in early 2012!
NMC Chorus in the News!
Click here to read an article on line published in "The Herald Weekly" !
NMC Chorus Welcome Party in Huntersville a Success
About 40 singers and friends, both long-time acquaintances and newcomers, gathered for the Main Chorus fall Welcome Party at the Birkdale Residence Club on August 22, 2011.
A big highlight of the evening was the introduction of Sandy Rogers, Main Chorus Director. Guests were presented a selection of songs the chorus will perform in December, and also got to take part in the fun of a Christmas sing-along, conducted by Sandy. Many took the opportunity to register to sing with the Main Chorus this season.