5th Anniversary Gala Performance
Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center
201 S. Dargan Street
November 19, 2011
Gala - 7:00 p.m. Performance - 8:00 p.m.
The citizens of the Pee Dee and surrounding areas of South Carolina have been relishing the beautiful sounds of the Florence Men’s Choral Society since 2007. To celebrate the beginning of their 5th year of rousing performances, the Board of Directors invites you to attend the Florence Men’s Choral Society’s 5th Anniversary Gala Performance in the new FMU Performing Arts Center on Saturday evening, November 19. The Gala begins at 7:00 p.m. and the performance follows at 8:00 o’clock.
Joining the Florence Men’s Choral Society for this special celebration will be 60 members of the Palmetto Mastersingers under the direction of Walter Cuttino, Associate Professor of Voice/Voice Area Coordinator at the University of South Carolina Mr. Cuttino is conductor of the Palmetto Mastersingers, Artistic Director of the Palmetto Opera, and Director of Music at Lake Murray Presbyterian Church. FMCS is also pleased to welcome the Palmetto State Boychoir, under the direction of Mark Railey, who will perform with the society. And, to continue our tradition of featuring the talents of area young musicians, FMCS welcomes to the podium Mr. Kyle Brazell as guest conductor and soloist. Kyle is a Francis Marion graduate and is currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Teaching in Music Education (Choral Music) at the College of Charleston.
To purchase tickets, please visit the Box Office at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center located at 201 S. Dargan Street in Florence. You may also make your ticket purchases by calling the Box Office at 843-661-4444 or online at http://www.fmupac.org/buy_tickets. Additional charges may be applied to online purchases.
Ticket Prices (Gala included in prices)
General Admission: $30
Seniors(55+): $25
Students(college and under) $10
Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center
201 S. Dargan Street
November 19, 2011
Gala - 7:00 p.m. Performance - 8:00 p.m.
The citizens of the Pee Dee and surrounding areas of South Carolina have been relishing the beautiful sounds of the Florence Men’s Choral Society since 2007. To celebrate the beginning of their 5th year of rousing performances, the Board of Directors invites you to attend the Florence Men’s Choral Society’s 5th Anniversary Gala Performance in the new FMU Performing Arts Center on Saturday evening, November 19. The Gala begins at 7:00 p.m. and the performance follows at 8:00 o’clock.
Joining the Florence Men’s Choral Society for this special celebration will be 60 members of the Palmetto Mastersingers under the direction of Walter Cuttino, Associate Professor of Voice/Voice Area Coordinator at the University of South Carolina Mr. Cuttino is conductor of the Palmetto Mastersingers, Artistic Director of the Palmetto Opera, and Director of Music at Lake Murray Presbyterian Church. FMCS is also pleased to welcome the Palmetto State Boychoir, under the direction of Mark Railey, who will perform with the society. And, to continue our tradition of featuring the talents of area young musicians, FMCS welcomes to the podium Mr. Kyle Brazell as guest conductor and soloist. Kyle is a Francis Marion graduate and is currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Teaching in Music Education (Choral Music) at the College of Charleston.
To purchase tickets, please visit the Box Office at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center located at 201 S. Dargan Street in Florence. You may also make your ticket purchases by calling the Box Office at 843-661-4444 or online at http://www.fmupac.org/buy_tickets. Additional charges may be applied to online purchases.
Ticket Prices (Gala included in prices)
General Admission: $30
Seniors(55+): $25
Students(college and under) $10
Rehearsal Schedule & Location
Thursdays 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
All Saints Episcopal Church - Florence, SC
Principals
Julian M. Young, founder/artistic director
Mark Railey, co-founder/assistant director
Betsy T. Johnson, accompanist
Ann Rodgers Chandler, interim accompanist
Board of Directors - OfficersJerry Lyles, chairman of the board
Michelle Bailey, vice-chair
Ron Harrellson, Jr., secretary
Leonard Hoogenboom, treasurer
