Burien’s ChoralSounds Northwest will be performing “Can’t Stop the Beat,” a singing and dancing show, at the Highline Performing Arts Center on Saturday May 14th and Sunday, May 15th.

“Singing and dancing have always been inseparable elements of the musical experience, and in Can’t Stop the Beat, CSN celebrates music that is inextricably tied to the dance,” according to a statement on their website.

WHAT: ChoralSounds 2010 – 2011 Concert Season “Can’t Stop the Beat.”

WHEN: Saturday, May 14, 2011 • 7:30 pm and Sunday, May 15 • 2pm.

WHERE: Highline Performing Arts Center, located at 401 S 152nd Street, next to Highline High School.

TICKETS: Tickets are $15-25 (or FREE for those under 17), and can be purchased online here.

INFO: From their website:

Artistic Director, Cathy Bleecker

Singing and dancing have always been inseparable elements of the musical experience, and in Can’t Stop the Beat, CSN celebrates music that is inextricably tied to the dance.

Our special guests, some of the Northwest’s most acclaimed ballroom dancers, will kick up their heels in breathtaking demonstration of the different dance styles inspired by the music the chorus is performing.

Aaron Copland’s Stomp Your Foot, a rousing setting of an Israeli folk dance, a Brahm’s waltz and even an a-capella Samba will combine with popular music from A Chorus Line, Thriller, Hairspray and other shows, in addition to a hilarious Disco medley that is sure to send you hunting for your platform shoes and glitter!

Creative costuming and delightful staging complement this choral celebration of the dance, sure to provide a fun-filled musical experience for the entire family.

Burien’s ChoralSounds Northwest will host two open community “Sings” on Tuesday, Aug. 17th and Tuesday, Aug. 24th, from 7pm – 8:30pm at St. Bernadette’s, located at 1028 SW 128th.

ChoralSounds is also introducing their new Artistic Director, Cathy Bleecker, who has an extensive background in choral music and musical theatre. In the early 90s, she served as an assistant professor of music at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, where she directed the University Chorale, University Singers and the “Park Avenue” vocal jazz ensembles. She left PLU to return to teaching high school (Central Kitsap and Bellevue) and then took a short break in her teaching career to study psychology (traditional, transpersonal and organizational) at Antioch University… just for fun! She has served as a guest conductor and adjudicator for music festivals across the U.S. and Canada, working with traditional choral and vocal jazz groups alike, and currently is also the director of music activities at The Evergreen School in Shoreline.

Here’s more from an email:

These fun evenings are designed for ChoralSounds members past and present to reconnect with friends, get singing voices going again, and to meet our new Artistic Director Cathy Bleecker.

But these “Sings” aren’t only for members. Friends, associates, family members and any other singers who might like to come out for an evening of fun singing are welcome! Come for one or come for both…but please join us for some no-pressure, no-cost, no-commitment — but definitely FUN — music-making!!

New Artistic Director Cathy Bleecker.

We will start each “Sing” with a warm-up, spend about an hour learning one or two pieces from one of the upcoming season’s shows. There will be time for some socializing — and we will end each evening “performing” the songs we have rehearsed!

ChoralSounds’ dynamic new Artistic Director, Cathy Bleecker has an extensive background in choral music and musical theatre. In the early 90s, she served as an assistant professor of music at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, where she directed the University Chorale, University Singers and the “Park Avenue” vocal jazz ensembles. She left PLU to return to teaching high school (Central Kitsap and Bellevue) and then took a short break in her teaching career to study psychology (traditional, transpersonal and organizational) at Antioch University… just for fun! She has served as a guest conductor and adjudicator for music festivals across the U.S. and Canada, working with traditional choral and vocal jazz groups alike, and currently is also the director of music activities at The Evergreen School in Shoreline.

Cathy’s theatre experience includes serving as director/music director for more than 30 full-scale musicals; writing, directing, and producing numerous staged choral revues; as well as acting, singing, and dancing. She served as music director for the highly acclaimed Woodinville High School theatre department for six years and was nominated twice as “Outstanding Music Director” by the 5th Avenue Theatre High School Musical Awards judges. Recently, she has served as music director for the Second Story Repertory Theatre in Redmond, and is currently in production with the new, north Seattle-based youth theatre group, CORE Theatrics.

Come meet Cathy at one of two CSN community “Sings” on August 17th and August 24th, from 7 until 8:30pm at St. Bernadette’s, and see for yourself why we are so thrilled about her leading ChoralSounds Northwest! More information available at www.nwassociatedarts.org or by calling 206.246.6040.

ChoralSounds Northwest is presenting “A Merry Olde Christmas” this weekend, on Saturday, Dec. 12th at 8pm, and Sunday, Dec. 13th at 2pm at the Highline Performing Arts Center.

The concert will include a wide variety of classic carols, choreography and staging, rounding out a show for all ages.

And get this – here’s how you can get FREE tickets for Teens 17 and under:

We believe that music is a vital element in a well-rounded life, and are pleased to offer a FREE ticket to all of our mainstage concerts to young people 17 & under, when accompanied by a paid adult.

Simply click here and order Youth Tickets using the online Box Office at the same time you order your Adult Tickets.

Free tickets are subject to the standard $1.50 per ticket service fee.

Here are the details:

WHAT: ChoralSounds Northwest’s “A Merry Olde Christmas” show, Conducted by David Spring

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 12th at 8pm and Sunday, Dec. 13th at 2pm

WHERE: Highline Performing Arts Center

COST: $20 General Admission, $18 for Seniors and FREE for Youth under 17; Tickets can be ordered online here.

Here’s info on the FREE youth tickets, from their website:

We believe that music is a vital element in a well-rounded life, and are pleased to offer a FREE ticket to all of our mainstage concerts to young people 17 & under, when accompanied by a paid adult.

Each person attending our shows will need a ticket; order your Youth Tickets using the online Box Office at the same time you order your adult tickets. For Reserved Seating events, free youth tickets will be seated with the adult ticket(s) ordered.

Free tickets are subject to our standard $1.50 per ticket service fee.

INFO: From their website:

Why travel all the way to downtown Seattle for your dose of Holiday Cheer?

ChoralSounds Northwest brings the musical magic of an old-fashioned Christmas to the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien’s favorite Holiday tradition.

From Benjamin Britten’s classic Ceremony of Carols to a fun-filled revue of the season entitled What the Dickens?, this is sure to be a Christmas concert that will fill you with the spirit of the season.

Many of your favorites are included in A Merry Olde Christmas, including Ding Dong, Merrily on High, I’ll Be Home for Christmas, Deck the Hall, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree and many others. Clever choreography and staging add to the festivities, rounding out a show that is sure to delight young and old alike.

With our FREE youth ticket program, CSN concerts are an affordable and fun night out for the entire family, right here at home in Burien.

We invite your family to join us to celebrate the season in style!

For more information, visit the ChoralSounds Northwest website here.

ChoralSounds Northwest is presenting its annual holiday show, this year called “A Merry Olde Christmas” on Saturday, Dec. 12th at 8pm, and Sunday, Dec. 13th at 2pm at the Highline Performing Arts Center.

The concert will include a wide variety of classic carols, choreography and staging, rounding out a show for all ages.

Here are the details:

WHAT: ChoralSounds Northwest’s “A Merry Olde Christmas” show, Conducted by David Spring

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 12th at 8pm and Sunday, Dec. 13th at 2pm

WHERE: Highline Performing Arts Center

COST: $20 General Admission, $18 for Seniors and FREE for Youth under 17; Tickets can be ordered online here.

Here’s info on the FREE youth tickets, from their website:

We believe that music is a vital element in a well-rounded life, and are pleased to offer a FREE ticket to all of our mainstage concerts to young people 17 & under, when accompanied by a paid adult.

Each person attending our shows will need a ticket; order your Youth Tickets using the online Box Office at the same time you order your adult tickets. For Reserved Seating events, free youth tickets will be seated with the adult ticket(s) ordered.

Free tickets are subject to our standard $1.50 per ticket service fee.

INFO: From their website:

Why travel all the way to downtown Seattle for your dose of Holiday Cheer?

ChoralSounds Northwest brings the musical magic of an old-fashioned Christmas to the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien’s favorite Holiday tradition.

From Benjamin Britten’s classic Ceremony of Carols to a fun-filled revue of the season entitled What the Dickens?, this is sure to be a Christmas concert that will fill you with the spirit of the season.

Many of your favorites are included in A Merry Olde Christmas, including Ding Dong, Merrily on High, I’ll Be Home for Christmas, Deck the Hall, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree and many others. Clever choreography and staging add to the festivities, rounding out a show that is sure to delight young and old alike.

With our FREE youth ticket program, CSN concerts are an affordable and fun night out for the entire family, right here at home in Burien.

We invite your family to join us to celebrate the season in style!

For more information, visit the ChoralSounds Northwest website here.

Here are the details:

WHAT: ChoralSounds Northwest’s “Fascinating Rhythms”

WHEN: Saturday May 16th at 8pm and Sunday, May 17th at 2pm

WHERE: Highline Performing Arts Center, located at 401 South 152nd next to Highline High School

COST: Ticket prices range from FREE to $25; NWAA is pleased to offer a FREE ticket to all of their concerts for anyone age 17 and younger, when accompanied by a paid adult.

To order tickets, click here.

For more information about the FREE Youth Ticket program, click here

INFO: Conducted by David Spring, this show features the legendary songbook of George & Ira Gershwin in a spring concert to remember. Rhapsody In Blue, Summertime, The Man I Love, I Got Rhythm, Someone to Watch Over Me…these songs are just a part of ChoralSounds Northwest’s stellar salute to these legends of American music.

In the second half of the program, each of the ensembles of the NWAA family will take the stage with other classic American songs to help celebrate our Silver Anniversary.

From the chamber music artistry of Cantaré Vocal Ensemble under the direction of Mark Adrian to the budding talents of our youngest singers in KidSounds, YouthSounds & TeenSounds Northwest, conducted by Paula Hawkins, this is a wonderful opportunity to sample all our best as we begin the next 25 years of enriching, entertaining & educating our community.

Legendary TV Comedian, Accordionist, Singer and unique Northwest icon Stan Boreson will be performing at ChoralSounds Northwest’s “Silver Bells” on Saturday, Dec. 13th at 8pm and Sunday, Dec. 14th at 2pm at Highline Performing Arts Center.

This is ChoralSounds Northwest’s annual holiday show, which will be Conducted by David Spring, and it should be a great one.

Details:

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 13th at 8pm and Sunday, Dec. 14th at 2pm

WHERE: Highline Performing Arts Center, located at 401 South 152nd Street (map below)

COST: Reserved seating tickets: $25, $18 or $15. Youth 17 & under free with paid adult. NWAA is pleased to offer FREE tickets to anyone 17 & under (with a paid adult) for any of their Christmas programs. This free ticket program offers families an affordable and entertaining night out, while sparking an appreciation for the choral arts and live performance in the youngest members of our community. This program is supported, in part, by City of Burien, Fred Meyer, Norcliffe Foundation, Lucky 7 Foundation, JR Mailing Services, and Target.

INFO: Tickets & Info: 206.246.6040 or buy tickets online here: http://www.nwassociatedarts.org/cart/

ChoralSounds Northwest kicks off its Silver Anniversary Season in rare style in Burien’s favorite Holiday concert tradition. From favorites such as The Holly and the Ivy and O Holy Night to Dale Warland’s spine-chillingly beautiful new Sommerset Carol, Silver Bells has all the wonderful singing families have come to expect from the CSN Christmas Concert.

As a special treat, beloved Seattle TV icon Stan Boreson (KING’s Klubhouse) joins Silver Bells with his hilarious Scandinavian send-ups of popular Christmas tunes like Walkin’ in My Winter Underwear and Ragnar, the Flat-Nosed Reindeer.

Not to be left out of the fun, CSN plans its own merriment, with unforgettable takes on such favorites as I’m Getting’ Nuttin” for Christmas and Mr. Santa along with a hysterical Thirty-Second Fa-La-La.

To whet your holiday taste buds for this rare show, here are two Stan Boreson songs:

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