ABOUT US
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Midland Center for the Arts
1801 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI 48640
Center Stage Choirs is an association of voluntary choral groups attracting the area’s finest vocal talent to present concerts throughout the year. Center Stage Choirs offers first-class performance opportunities for area vocalists.
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CHORAL GROUPS – We just gotta SING!
• Camerata Singers is known for its work in the classics as well as for showcasing new and dynamic pieces, performing works designed for a smaller choral ensemble, both a cappella and with accompaniment.
• The 140-voice Chorale is an ensemble performing a wide range of repertoire from the sacred and popular genres.
• Bella Voce Singers (formerly the High School Women's Choir) performs regularly with Chorale as well as at many community events.
• Center Stage Youth Choirs is for students age third through eighth grade and teaches vocal technique and music appreciation in a choral setting.
• Men of Music are “Ambassadors of Music” specializing in popular, folk and barbershop music.
Scholarships are available for Center Stage Youth Choirs. Scholarships may also be requested for the adult choirs' annual dues. |
  
  
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CONCERTS – You won’t want to miss these!
Center Stage Choirs has a concert season featuring a variety of appealing and uplifting performances. Yearly events like the Youth Holiday Concert, the Holiday Extravaganza and Men of Music Spring Concert are interspersed throughout the year with special choral events featuring the talents of each ensemble.
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AUDITIONS – We may have a spot for you!
If you’d like to share your singing with others, check out our choral audition schedule. Center Stage Choirs auditions require a prepared song of your choice. |
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FROM THE DIRECTOR
“Center Stage Choirs create first-rate experiences for music lovers of all ages, using the finest vocal talent our region has to offer. We guarantee our next concert will be even better than the last – we’ll send you home humming!”
- James Hohmeyer, Musical Director |
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GETTING INVOLVED – We can’t do it without you!
If you have a love for vocal music, become a Center Stage Choirs volunteer. It’s fun & easy! There is a niche to fill every area of interest, whether you want something to do only occasionally or you want the "full impact" experience of sharing YOUR gift of song!
Check out our Ways to Give to discover how you can financially support our on-going programming.
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EDUCATION – You’re never too old – or young – to learn!
Music is food for the brain and our classes make learning the elements of music tons of fun! There are classes for all ages, from introductions to the instrument families, to honing your instrumental musical abilities to improving your choral skills. |
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HISTORY – Who we are; what we do
Community participation has been the lifeblood of Center Stage Choirs for over 55 years, producing an exciting variety of programs including Broadway musicals, popular choral works, classic jazz and dance. Through appearances by guest artists and dance companies, volunteers have enjoyed the opportunity to work with professionals in the music world.
VISION: Our vision is that the Center Stage Choirs consistently provides participants and audiences with "goosebumps." We offer ample opportunities for artistic expression and development through our musical offerings, collaborations with other MCFTA groups and community groups, and a full array of choral ensembles for children and adults.
MISSION: Center Stage Choirs of Midland Center for the Arts is a premier, volunteer musical arts organization serving mid-Michigan. It provides volunteers and audiences with exciting, quality musical events, utilizing professionals to educate and develop its talented, community-based participants. |
  
  
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