VCC Concert Schedule

 

Recent VCC Events

Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle

Saturday, March 14, 2009 8:00 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church
Pleasanton, CA

Sunday, March 15, 2009 3:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church
4th & L Streets, Livermore
Gioachino Rossini
This concert will feature Gioachino Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle. This "Little Solemn Mass" was written in 1863. He called it the "last of my sins of old age"; and it was described by Napolean III as neither little nor solemn! Rossini originally scored it for 12 voices, soloists, two pianos and a harmonium. The harmonium is a small instrument similar to an organ, but uses reeds that give it a sound similar to an accordian. The organist typically pumps foot pedals to operate the bellows. This work was originally performed in 1864, and an orchestral version was performed in 1869, three months after Rossini's death. Click here to learn about ordering tickets.
Franz Schubert
Movie and Musical Favorites Sing-along

Saturday, May 9, 2009 7:00 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church
Pleasanton, CA

Bring the family for this fun and lighthearted evening of music. Enjoy choral excerpts from Camelot, West Side Story, Brigadoon, Carousel, Sound of Music and more. Join in singing your favorite movie and musical tunes and feel like a Broadway star! Click here to learn about ordering tickets.
An Afternoon with Gilbert and Sullivan

Sunday, November 8, 2009 3:00 PM
Fellowship Hall
First Presbyterian Church
4th & L Streets, Livermore
Gilbert and Sullivan

Enjoy tasty traditional British tea treats such as tarts, scones, finger sandwiches, and cakes and beverages. You will be treated from popular Gilbert and Sullivan operas, including The Mikado, Pirates of Penzance, and HMS Pinafore. This benefit concert will feature raffle prize drawings to add to the fun. Raffle prizes include a two-night stay at a mountain cabin above Donner Lake, dinner and tickets to local performing arts groups' performances, and much more.

Epilogue: the fundraiser was a great success. We sold around 170 tickets, far more than we had planned on. The performance went great, the audience loved the music, and we sold lots of raffle tickets. Everyone raved about the food too. A local arts critic came to review the performance and we are awaiting the review, which should appear in the Independent soon.

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Hudson's portrait of Handel
Sing It Yourself Messiah

Sunday, December 6, 2009 7:00 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church
Pleasanton, CA

This is the fourth year we are hosting the event for the community, which has quickly become a holiday tradition for the region. Become a part of this tradition! Sing Part I of Handel's Messiah, including the popular Hallelujah Chorus. Singers and music lovers of all ages and abilities are welcome to join in experiencing Handel's spectacular choral masterpiece. Sing, or just come to enjoy. Bring a score or borrow one for the evening. We will be accompanied by VCC's concert pianist Daniel Glover, plus four outstanding professional soloists. Admission is $10. Click here to learn about ordering tickets.

Epilogue: Our sing-it-yourself Messiah was a resounding success. We had exceptional performances from all the soloists, with one particularly enthralling performance of "Comfort Ye" by tenor Brian Thorsett. You can see some photographs that Bill Leach took during the performance.
Harmonious Holiday

Saturday, December 12, 2009 8:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church
4th & L Streets, Livermore

Sunday, December 13, 2009 3:00 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church
Pleasanton, CA
Duccio di Buoninsegna Triptych
Our holiday choral concerts are a tradition in the Tri-Valley, a fine way to kick off the holiday season. Experience the spirit of this year's holidays with Saint-Saens' Oratorio de Noel (Christmas Oratorio), featuring five soloists, harp and organ. We will also perform Paulus' Christmas Dances, and Courtney's A Musicological Journey Through the Twelve Days of Christmas, which is a a new and delightful arrangement of an old favorite. You can also join in singing traditional carols throughout the concert. Click here to learn about ordering tickets.
Daniel Glover
An Evening of Music with Daniel Glover

Saturday, February 6, 2010 7:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church
4th & L Streets, Livermore

VCC's own accompanist and internationally known concert pianist, Daniel Glover, will share his masterful talent at the piano in this annual benefit concert for the chorale.

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Future VCC Events

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Folk Songs From Around the World

Saturday, May 22, 2010 8:00 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church
Pleasanton, CA

Take a trip around the world in one afternoon. Visit Norway, Japan, Nigeria, Argentina, Iceland, the USA, (of course!), and more. Truly a cultural experience. No passport required.

How to get Tickets

Tickets for the Gilbert and Sullivan benefit on November 8th cost $35. Seating is limited so advanced ticket purchase is highly advised.

Tickets for the sing-it-yourself Messiah on December 6th are $10, and may also be purchased in advance or at the door.

Tickets for the Holiday Concert on December 12th and 13th are $20 each ($25 at the door).

Tickets for Dan Glover's benefit concert on February 6, 2010 can be purchased in advance or at the door for $25.

Tickets for the Mozart Requiem on March 7, 2010 are available only through the Bankhead Theater's box office (call 373-6800) or online at the theater's web site.

Tickets for the Folk Songs Around the World concert on May 22nd are $20 each ($25 at the door).

You can save $15 over the at-the-door prices by buying a season ticket "combo package" for $35, which includes the December and May concerts.

To purchase tickets, call (925) 866-4003 and leave voicemail; or send us a message You can also buy tickets to our regular concerts at the following store:
Towne Center Books - Pleasanton