OakParkConcertChoral

We are a diverse, choral ensemble featuring both a cappella and accompanied performances, led by artistic director Paul Lindblad.

[OakParkConcertChoral @OPChorale]

Please listen to this recording we did last fall on Gabriel's Message. It took a long time to put it together but it turned out really nice 🎶😊 #virtualchoir
https://t.co/NGCSQ8CAKn via @YouTube

[OakParkConcertChoral @OPChorale]

Very sad to learn of the passing of one wonderful friend of OPCC and composer extraordinaire Carl Schalk. His music will stay and lift our souls forever 🎶

[OakParkConcertChoral @OPChorale]

A lovely setting of "Gabriel's Message" by Carl Schalk composed for Oak Park Concert Chorale in 2020, Paul Lindblad director. Our first 'virtual choir' recording. Soloists are Valerie Poulos, Judy Thompson, Caleb Joseph, and Mark Wilson.

https://t.co/FgGfHWJEsl

[OakParkConcertChoral @OPChorale]

Beautiful!

[District 97 Music @District97Musi1]

Congrats to all our 4th-8th gr chorus students & teachers for putting together this wonderful virtual performance of "Gonna Sing." This is a great tribute to all of the hard work and efforts being made to connect w everyone and build community.

#WeAreD97
https://t.co/A63QrDlPZC

[OakParkConcertChoral @OPChorale]

More Messiah quiz!! 🎶
3. Although they never met, Handel and Bach are both giants of Baroque music. Handel's oratorios have more changes in texture than those of Bach and the ____________ is more prominently featured in Handelian oratorios.

[OakParkConcertChoral @OPChorale]

Day 2 of our Messiah quiz! 🎼

2. Until Wagner's work in the 19th century, virtually all opera and oratorio texts were written by someone other than the composer. For "Messiah", Handel set to music the text selected by this man:

[OakParkConcertChoral @OPChorale]

While you are all thinking of your answers to our Messiah quiz, here's a jewel for your Christmas spirit: Gaudete festival performed by OPCC and members of St Paul Lutheran church in Forest Park, two years ago.
https://t.co/AtMq7DzdA5

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1. A performance of Handel's "Messiah" lasts about 2 1/2 hours. Amazingly, Handel composed the entire oratorio in only:

[OakParkConcertChoral @OPChorale]

Written when Handel was 57, the composition of "Messiah" was a phenomenal task to complete in 24 days (some texts cite 23 days!). Tradition has it that Handel closeted himself for much of that time, often refusing to eat, drink or sleep when urged to do so by his servants.

[OakParkConcertChoral @OPChorale]

1. A performance of Handel's "Messiah" lasts about 2 1/2 hours. Amazingly, Handel composed the entire oratorio in only:

[OakParkConcertChoral @OPChorale]

Day 2 of our Messiah quiz! 🎼

2. Until Wagner's work in the 19th century, virtually all opera and oratorio texts were written by someone other than the composer. For "Messiah", Handel set to music the text selected by this man:

[OakParkConcertChoral @OPChorale]

Hello! we have been a bit absent from here lately (it's hard to face the reality of no singing together!), but we want to stay part of this great musical community and so.... we will be posting some fun quizzes and videos for your entertainment and appreciation. 🎶
Stay tuned!

[Acyn @Acyn]

The President claims people in the dark shadows who control the streets are really controlling Biden. He goes on to talk about a plane full of people wearing black uniforms but then says he can’t reveal anymore because it’s under investigation

[OakParkConcertChoral @OPChorale]

This is a great resource for new and forever residents of Oak Park.
Get to know all there is to offer, and don’t forget to visit our site!
#choir #singing #OakPark #Chicago

[Village of Oak Park @vopnews]

The annual A Day in Our Village celebration offers an opportunity for new and prospective residents to learn about everything #OakPark has to offer. As we celebrate #VirtualDayInOurVillage, check out this primer with info about our great community at https://t.co/sSCd905cyp.

[OakParkConcertChoral @OPChorale]

Look for us and listen to some samples of our singing! 🎶

[Village of Oak Park @vopnews]

The #VirtualDayInOurVillage celebration is here! Keep an eye out all day for info about the wide range of cultural, social service, business, educational & religious organizations/groups in #OakPark. Join in by posting what you love about our community! https://t.co/S2OKkJHJJ5

[OakParkConcertChoral @OPChorale]

#dayinourvillage Oak Park Concert Chorale is looking forward to bringing more great chorale music to the community one day soon. For more information about our organization go to https://t.co/2NExU0bzlF.
#OakPark #dayinourvillage #chorale #singing

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#dayinourvillage Oak Park Concert Chorale is proud to participate in this wonderful virtual outreach and celebrate the organizations that contribute to the culture of this unique community. We love you Oak Park!!https://t.co/6b5PpwCaQX

[OakParkConcertChoral @OPChorale]

...just a little reminder to be sure to join us for Oak Park's A Day In Our Village 2020 #virtualdayinourvillage !! We hope to see you at this virtual event where you can learn all about the organizations that contribute to our wonderful community.

[OakParkConcertChoral @OPChorale]

These are indeed sad times for everyone, but nowhere more hardly felt than in choirs where the chances of resuming practice are quite slim right now, until there’s a vaccine.
Our voices carry on, though, in our hopeful hearts 💕 🎶
https://t.co/tQcDDwxqwY

[OakParkConcertChoral @OPChorale]

These are indeed sad times for everyone, but nowhere more hardly felt than in choirs where the chances of resuming practice are quite slim right now, until there’s a vaccine.
Our voices carry on, though, in our hopeful hearts 💕 🎶
https://t.co/tQcDDwxqwY