Support CCMC for National Give OUT Day May 9th

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Please join the Capital City Men’s Chorus, (CCMC), and be part of the first ever, nationwide day of LGBTQ giving! “GIVE OUT DAY” is a national campaign to raise awareness and funds for LGBTQ causes like the Capital City Men’s Chorus. It will be a powerful statement of what we can do collectively, on this one day, by coming together and saying: “I believe in you and what you do!”

As we embark on our landmark 25th Anniversary Season, we are requesting your generous support, which will go towards helping the CCMC continue to touch and transform the lives of LGBTQ people in the Austin, TX community and across the nation. A big portion of our outreach next season will see us performing as part of the national tour of “It Gets Better”, this September at the Long Center here in Austin.

On May 9th, 2013, the LGBTQ and ally community will come together for Give OUT Day, and we need YOU to join us. It is 24 hours of unprecedented LGBTQ giving and it’s your chance make a real difference, right here in OUR community.

Show your love through Give OUT Day, and help sustain this amazing organization, which gives so much to our LGBTQ community.

Join me in supporting our community on May 9th, 2013, by donating online

Online fundraising for Silver Anniversary Celebration !

Sing with us for our 25th Anniversary Season !

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To all former Capital City Men’s Chorus members and any other men out there who like to sing:

We are holding open auditions for our 25th anniversary season, on April 29th!

To schedule an audition please email our Artistic Director, Dr. Jeffrey Jones-Ragona, at artistic.director@ccmcaustin.org  Auditions will start at 6:30 pm, Monday, April 29 at Trinity United Methodist Church, at 4001 Speedway, Austin, TX 78751.

Auditions consist of you vocalizing a few notes for our Artistic Director, so that he may place you in the correct voice part of the chorus. You may bring a prepared piece to perform, but it is not necessary.

We are currently rehearsing some music to be performed at the Long Center, in September, in conjunction with the “It Gets Better” project. The remainder of our rehearsals will continue through May 20th. We will then be on break until August 19th, when regular rehearsals will resume for our 25th Anniversary Season!

It is going to be a busy season for the chorus, as we look back to our roots, examine where we are today, and look forward to an even brighter future!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

The Capital City Men’s Chorus

Auditions Spring 2013

CCMC Auditions Jan. 7, 2013

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The Capital City Men’s Chorus will hold auditions for new members January 7, 2013.

Auditions will start at 6:45 pm, before our first rehearsal at 7:15 pm. The auditions and rehearsal will be at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 4001 Speedway Austin, TX 78751.

Singers are vocalized for placement, and to determine skills, but a prepared piece is not necessary. If a singer wants to bring a prepared piece, that is fine, just let us know. An accompanist is provided.

The audition takes only 5-7 minutes. After that, the singer is introduced to his section leader and the chorus Membership Liaison. The orientation meeting will begin at 7:15 pm and conclude in an hour, followed by social time.

To schedule an audition please email our membership coordinator at membership@ccmcaustin.org

Our rehearsals are Monday evenings from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 4001 Speedway Austin, TX 78751.

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CCMC to Sing at Austin’s Trail of Lights

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Thank you to everyone who attended our Holiday concert Dec. 8 & 9.

You have another chance this month to hear us sing.  We will be singing at the Trail of Lights in Austin.  We are scheduled for Tuesday Dec 18th at 8:00 pm
The Trail of Lights performance schedule is here

http://www.austintrailoflights.org/index.php/performance-schedule/

We look forward to seeing you again and being part of this great Austin tradition !

Happy Holiday’s from the Capital City Men’s Chorus !

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Our Holiday Concert: The Yule of Cool !

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The Capital City Men’s Chorus Presents:


The Yule of Cool, A Concert of Holiday Jazz!

Swing in that holiday spirit with the Capital City Men’s Chorus, as they present their annual Holiday Concert: The Yule of Cool – A Concert of Holiday Jazz!

The men of the CCMC will keep you from having a “Blue Christmas”, by singing some of your holiday favorites, with a slightly jazzy twist!  You will also be treated to some traditional holiday favorites, in that signature sound that the CCMC is famous for!

Get your tickets early, as this annual Austin tradition is an audience favorite and always draws a large crowd! There will also be a silent auction, to help you round out those last minute gift needs and stocking stuffers!

Ensure that your spot is reserved, by clicking on the link below and getting your tickets today!

How To Purchase Tickets:
From any Chorus Member before the show:  $20.00
Online tickets:  $20.00 + a small service charge
Tickets at the Door:  $25.00 – Cash, Check or Credit Card

Buy tickets online here:  http://ccmcaustin.org/get-tickets

When:
Saturday, December 8th @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 9th @ 4:00 PM

Where:
University Baptist Church
2130 Guadalupe Street
Austin, Texas 78705

  • There is Handicapped accessible parking available at UBC. To find all parking options for UBC, please click on the following link: http://ubcaustin.org/parking

All the men of the Capital City Men’s Chorus wish you and your family the happiest and brightest of holiday seasons! We hope to see you at the show!

Gala Fall Fundraiser Benefit Concert

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The Capital City Men’s Chorus cordially invites you to our Gala Fall Fundraising Benefit Concert! The evening’s festivities include: Complimentary food, beverages donated by local wineries, a silent auction, special guest artists and of course, the men of the CCMC, singing their hearts out for you! It is the inaugural event for Season 24 and our major fundraiser for the year.* Please, let us, “Peel You a Grape”!

Get your tickets here

*All proceeds raised, benefit the Capital City Men’s Chorus. The CCMC is a 501-c3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Where: Trinity United Methodist Church – 4001 Speedway, Austin, TX 78751

When: September 29, 2012 – 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM – Doors open at 6:30 PM for complimentary pre-show buffet and complimentary beverages provided by local wineries. The evening’s entertainment commences at 7:30.

Who: The men of the Capital City Men’s Chorus; Austin’s own “Take 5”; Meredith Ruduski; Brett Barnes

CCMC Auditions Monday Aug 20

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The Capital City Men’s Chorus will hold auditions for new members Aug 20, 2012.  The auditions will start at 6:30 pm before our first rehearsal at 7:15 pm. The auditions and rehearsal will be at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 4001 Speedway  Austin, TX 78751.

Singers are vocalized for placement and to determine skills, but a prepared piece is not necessary.  If a singer wants to bring a prepared piece, that is fine, just let us know.  An accompanist is provided.

The audition takes only 5-7 minutes.  After that, the singer is introduced to his section leader and the chorus Membership Liaison.  The orientation meeting will begin at 7:15 pm. and conclude in a hour, followed by social time.

To schedule an audition please email our Artistic Director, Dr. Jeffrey Jones-Ragona at artistic.director@ccmcaustin.org

CCMC will represent Austin at the GALA festival 2012 in Denver

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The Capital City Men’s Chorus is heading to Denver!

The Capital City Men’s Chorus (CCMC), will join 45 ensembles, 130 choirs and over 6000 delegates in beautiful, downtown Denver, Colorado from July 6th through July 11th. The CCMC, as a member of the Gay and Lesbian Association of choruses, will represent Austin, Texas at the GALA festival 2012.

The CCMC is an active member of the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA). GALA, the association of the international gay and lesbian choral movement, represents over 180 men’s, women’s, and mixed choruses and thousands of audience members in North America, Europe, South America, and Australia. GALA is dedicated to providing leadership and inspiration through excellence in the choral arts. Our Voices Win Freedom.

To those chorus members that are making the trip: Break a leg!  We know that you will make us proud!