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HISTORY OF SUNCOAST SINGERS
HISTORY OF SUNCOAST SINGERS
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The Chorus is in its 33rd Year. Here are some highlights in its history:
1980
Began performing as the “Largo Community Chorus” under the direction of Mary Jane Johns (also founder of “Clearwater Community Chorus”)
1982
Became “Suncoast Singers” with seed money from Howard & Maxine Cook
1983
Registered as 501(c)(3) “not-for-profit corporation”
1985
Presented a full production of “The Music Man” in Largo H.S. Auditorium
Began rehearsing in Largo High School’s Choral room
1988
Began performing at St. Petersburg Junior College Auditorium in Clearwater
1989
Performed at Tampa Bay Buccaneers halftime show
1990
10th Anniversary Celebration
1995
Mary Jane Johns retires and new Director is appointed
The chorus celebrated its 15th Anniversary
1996
Suncoast Singers becomes anchor group at new Largo Cultural Center along with Eight O’clock Theater
2004
Hired new Artistic Director – Rob Knabel and new Accompanist – Dede Natale
Moved Rehearsal Venue to Faith Presbyterian Church in Seminole
2005
Celebrated with 25th Silver Jubilee Show
2006
30 Chorus members performed “Mozart’s Requiem” at Carnegie Hall with East Lake High School Chorus and other choruses in celebration of Mozart’s 250th Birthday
2007
Moved mid Pinellas County performance venue to Faith Presbyterian’s FAITH CENTER auditorium when Largo Cultural Center’s fees were prohibitive
Began Honduras Benefit Dinner Concerts
2009
At the request of Audiences, Suncoast Singers began giving Dinner Concerts for all concert themes at Faith Presbyterian
2010
Spring concert celebrated 30th Anniversary of Suncoast Singers
Some chorus members participated in a second performance at Carnegie Hall of Ralph Vaughan-Williams “Donna Nobis Pacem” on April 17, 2010
2010/11
31st Season – December 4th Dinner Concert - Christmas U.S.A.
Spring Dinner Concert April 2, 2011 – When we Were Young
2011/12
Started performing at Richey Suncoast Theatre
2012/13
Started performing at Honeywell Minnreg Hall
Suncoast Singers Box Office and information - (727) 453-9061
Season Tickets are available for the shows at Faith Presbyterian
Suncoast Singers accepts VISA, Master Card and Discover
Coming Soon - 2013-2014 schedule for concert venues and dates
The Note-Ables and A Class Act
The Note-Ables and A Class Act
In 1983, a group of Suncoast Singers women formed a small group called “The Note-Ables”
who perform at venues all over Pinellas County and act as goodwill ambassadors for Suncoast Singers.
In 2008, a couple of men were added to this group and it is now called, “A Class Act”.
“A Class Act” (7 women, 2 men and 1 accompanist) continues to perform for organizations
who would like the performers to come to them. Their rate is $125.00 per hour including set up
and teardown of equipment (usually 2 hours).
To book this group, call Juanita Boothroyd at 727-623-9193.
Tax Free Donations
Tax Free Donations
Suncoast Singers is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation.
All donations are tax deductible.
To be a patron call (727) 453-9061.
Patrons can have their name appear in the programs for all shows
Interested in becoming a new member?
Interested in becoming a new member?
Suncoast Singers' rehearsals are both educational and fun. Mr. Knabel is
Suncoast Singers' rehearsals are both educational and fun. Mr. Knabel is
professional and gets results through positive reinforcement.
Ms. Natale is energetic, talented and a joy to be around.
There are openings for all sections. Click here for a new member application
or contact the Suncoast Singers at (727) 453-9061 or email [email protected].
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