A Winter Fantasy performed by Michigan Opera Theatre Childrens Choir on Sunday, December 7th!

Suzanne Mallare Acton, Director

LOCAL YOUTHS TO PERFORM AT DETROIT OPERA HOUSE

DETROIT, Michigan… The Michigan Opera Theatre Children’s Chorus has accepted one child from Novi into its prestigious program for the 2014-15 season. The MOTCC is a permanent ensemble of Michigan Opera Theatre, and appears with the company in main-stage productions as well as its own performances. This elite ensemble teaches students top-notch technique, theory and exposes youngsters to a professional performance environment. Novi Chorister; Arsh Wasnik will be performing along with Ann Arbor Choristers; Katherine Moses, Sienna Blazvevski and Isabelle Ross.

Head Chorister Krisen Dubicki is a 10th grader from Royal Oak. “I have been in the MOTCC for four years and have learned an infinite amount of music theory and tips to sound the best I can,” she said. “This choir has helped teach me responsibility in memorizing music and dictation on time. Every year I get to learn something new and exciting, and this challenge has never lost its allure for me.”

The MOTCC children will present their first concert of the season on the main stage of the Detroit Opera House on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. The whole family is invited to enjoy a cultural experience at one of Detroit’s historical gems while supporting the appreciation of the arts in a new generation.

The program features a variety of music, including folk songs, opera, and traditional holiday favorites. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. A silent auction and raffle begins at 3 p.m. with proceeds benefitting the chorus. The auction features numerous sought-after items, including tickets to Detroit Opera House shows, Red Wing and Pistons tickets, a raffle for a Detroit Tiger’s suite, and more.

Tickets are $30 for adults, $15 for ages 17 and younger, and free for children 4 and younger. Tickets include the concert, strolling hors d’oeuvres, and dessert, and may be purchased in advance at www.michiganopera.org, or by calling (313) 237-SING. Tickets will also be available at the door.

The Michigan Opera Theatre Children’s Chorus

The mission of the Michigan Opera Theatre Children’s Chorus is to provide exceptional choral music and theatrical performance instruction in a professional environment to young people. Offering a curriculum that embraces diverse cultures and traditions and a rich and extensive range of musical genres, the program seeks to instill personal and artistic excellence in its students. Directed by Michigan Opera Theatre Chorus Master Suzanne Mallare Acton, this permanent children’s choir is the first of its kind for Detroit-area children. MOTCC has a Main Chorus of 50 children and a Preparatory Chorus of 30 children. All children are from the local southeast Michigan area and range from ages 8-16. Children’s Chorus Assistant Director and Conductor Dianna Hochella conducts the Main Chorus and Annie Klark is the Preparatory Chorus conductor. The choir performs as a separate ensemble and with international opera stars in Michigan Opera Theatre productions. For more information on the MOTCC, visit www.motcc.org.

CONTACT: Pamela Moses, pamelajmoses@gmail.com