Are you looking for commitment?
Next season marks the Freudig Singers' 25th anniversary!
Please gather with us as we re-affirm our vow to bring you the best in...
Early Music
Contemporary Classics
Christmas Carols from Around the World
&
A Tribute to the Blues!
Expect something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.
Do join us in October 2008!
"Gilbert and Sullivan" April 26-27, 2008
Ready for satire? Do you suppose the law IS an ass? Does the emperor have no clothes? Are you sure that a breach of promise can't be funny? The Freudigs "Trial by Jury" will set all injustice in your life right.
Add highlights from the Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore, the Mikado and Sullivan's other works in our upcoming pops concert and your feet will tap the ground all spring long.
But you should act now because our spring shows are popular and sell out.
Tickets prices are $10 in advance, $12 at the door ($8/$10 for students and seniors.)
Locations, dates and times are :
Saturday, April 26, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
St. Simon's Episcopal Church, South Buffalo directions
Sunday, April 27, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Musical Fare Theatre, Daemen College, Amherst directions
Call Elizabeth at 667-7088 now to ensure you get a seat.
Freudig Promise:
Our first CD in years will make your 2008 very different. As of April 7, 2007 we have 8 CDs in stock. They will make a terrific gift for someone you love. Be "froy-diHH" in the privacy of your own home. Call Elizabeth at 667-7088
Hint! Hint! Our shows are being recorded courtesy of the astounding Mark Morette and his family crew at Mark Custom Recording Services
"Peace Bridge" March 1-2, 2008
It was a show celebrating the building of bridges, old men gone fishin' and, above all, peace. Dona nobis pacem.
Who knew that the Niagara River is surrounded by such composers? Eleanor Daley, Marty Wimmer, Ron Martin, Persis Vehar, Chester Mais, Harold Arlen?
And why is peace in our troubled world SO elusive. Obviously it is because not everybody is becoming Freudig at our shows!
We have an answer to this dilemma. If you missed the Peace Bridge concert that was a pity but luckily Mark Morette recorded the show so stay tuned for upcoming CDs. Meanwhile you can learn more about the Peace Bridge show here
Get joyful now
As our audiences grow so do our shows reflect your choices of music. So call Elizabeth at 667-7088 and let her know about your favorite choral works so that we can sing them.
"Christmas Pie" November 30 - December 2, 2007
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It was an amazing concert of ancient carols, funny languages, contemporary songs, jolly joyful kids from three different schools and delicious pies! The pies are on display if you click the flickr sample shown here to the left.
The eclectic selection of christmas music on CD will be forthcoming in time for Christmas 2008... meanwhile to read more details about Christmas Pie 2007 please click here
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Patronize Us!
 Become a patron of the Freudig Singers and feel great about funding Western New York's fertile choral arts scene. Learn more here
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Call for Singers
We invite curious singers in all voice parts to audition. Meet the most musical man in Western New York on these dates:
Tuesday, June 10, St. Joseph University Parish, Buffalo 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Monday, June 23, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Orchard Park 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Monday, August 11, St. Mark's 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 12, St. Joe's 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
A professional - calibre chamber choir performing classical and contemporary choral literature, we are directed by the stellar Ron Martin more
Please prepare a short piece and be prepared to vocalize and sight-sing. Appointments encouraged, walk-ins welcomed on a first-come/first-sing basis. Join us as we celebrate 25 years of joyful music-making!
Call 667-7088 if you have any questions whatsoever about these auditions and, please, pass the word to your friends and your Dad.
What's FREUDIG?
When you see Freudig on our site, say... "froy-diHH" (with the double HH pronounced as in "chutzpah".) Any German speaker hearing you say this may think you mean... joyfully. Now you know. Because joyful education about choral music is our mission. Learn more about us here
The Past is Passed
April 22, 2008: Read about the Arts Council 2008 Awardees including Freudig Director Ron Martin.
April 10, 2008: Look! Look who has been voted in the top five choral groups by Artvoice readers... jump to the music page in this week's Artvoice through this green banner.
April 5, 2008: Jennifer Charles added to the Freudig Board of Directors.
March 28, 2008: Calling all Freudiggers...
Well the application for the KeyArts Grant is on its way and it's onward and upward. Say a prayer and write to Elizabeth write now to say, "Well done." Treas.
March 14, 2008 : Arts Council Awards Luncheon at the Statler Towers Grand Ballroom. Ron Martin receives the Outstanding Individual Artist of the Year of the Arts award.
March 1-2, 2008 : "Peace Bridge" programs at NU and Episcopal Church of the Ascension
January 10, 2008 : Rehearsal schedule published for Peace Bridge and Gilbert and Sullivan concerts. Scroll down this page for details...
January 4, 2008 : Niagara composers Marty Wimmer and Persis Vehar agree to write pieces for the Freudig's 25th anniversary celebration in 2009
December 9, 2007 : The Arts Council of Western NY names Ron Martin Outstanding Individual Artist 2008. Line him up with JoAnn Falletta, Saul Elkin and Brother Augustine Towey. The Arts Award Ceremony will be March 14, 2008 at 11:30 a.m.
November 11, 2007 : To listen to the words of Give Mig Ej Glans, in Svee-dish, click here
November 11, 2007 : Programme decided for upcoming Christmas Pie 2007 concert... more
November 6, 2007 : Freudig Singers wish to say that we appreciate the Arts Council (and we hope they appreciate us!)
Rehearsal Schedule
Sat. 10a.m. Sun. 1p.m. unless stated otherwise
Sun. Mar 09 St. Joseph's
Sun. Mar 16 St. Joseph's
Sat. Apr 05 St. Mark's
Sun. Apr 06 Buffalo Seminary
Sat. Apr 12 St. Mark's
Sun. Apr 13 St. Joseph's
Sat. Apr 19 Buffalo Seminary
Dress Fri. Apr 25 7:30 p.m. St. Simon's Episcopal Church
Call Sat. Apr 26 5:30 p.m. St. Simon's Episcopal Church
Call Sun. Apr 27 5:30 p.m. MusicalFare Theatre
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