"I have been a member of Richmond Choral over 10 years. I have developed a greater appreciation of classical music. I am a cantor at a church on Staten Island, RCS has given me many great pointers on dynamics, shading and breath control. All of which have helped me with my singing." ~Richard
"I have been a member of Richmond Choral over 10 years. I have developed a greater appreciation of classical music. I am a cantor at a church on Staten Island, RCS has given me many great pointers on dynamics, shading and breath control. All of which have helped me with my singing." ~Richard
"I have been a member of Richmond Choral over 10 years. I have developed a greater appreciation of classical music. I am a cantor at a church on Staten Island, RCS has given me many great pointers on dynamics, shading and breath control. All of which have helped me with my singing." ~Richard
WORKSHOPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Vocal Tips and Tricks for Singers
Saturday, April 30, 2022, 10 AM to 4 PM
Knights of Columbus Columbian Hall
397 Clarke Avenue
Staten Island, NY
Full day workshop including morning session, "Music & Meaning: Becoming the Words," led by Marina Alexander and afternoon session led by baritone Tim Krol, former member of the Grammy-award winning ensemble Chanticleer and established voice teacher.
Highlights can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/QYLGuFI_KWQ
Move to the Music!
Saturday, April 6, 2019, 10 AM to 3 PM
Christ Church
76 Franklin Avenue
Staten Island, NY
Marina moderated a special workshop exploring musical rhythm through movement, led by Dr. William Bauer, Executive Director of the Dalcroze Society of America.
Vocal Colors
Friday, May 25, 2018
Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage
Carnegie Hall
Ms. Alexander and her ensembles were featured at Carnegie Hall, performing in "Vocal Colors," a special program produced by Distinguished Concerts International NY (DCINY).
The Arcadian Chorale (NJ) and Richmond Choral Society (NYC), combined forces to sing two wonderful pieces, both by Scandinavian composers. They opened with Kim Andre Arnesen's delightful Norwegian Alleluia, presenting the World Premiere of its new orchestration for strings. Then they presented Otto Olsson's Te Deum, an overlooked Romantic period masterpiece.
The performance was met with a standing ovation!
Voice Journey Workshop
Saturday, Apr. 21, 2018, 10AM-3PM
Christ Church
76 Franklin Avenue
Staten Island, NY
Marina acted as Moderator for a very special workshop sponsored by Richmond Choral Society. "Voice Journey" explored the mind-body connection in singing. It was held fat Christ Church, 76 Franklin Ave., Staten Island.
The clinician was Stephanie Rooker, founder of the Voice Journey Sound Center in NYC.
The workshop was offered thanks to a special initiative and funding from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the NY City Council.
Verdi Messa da Requiem
Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, 8PM
Church of St. Paul the Apostle
W. 60th St & Columbus Ave.,
New York, NY
Marina lead a special performance of Verdi's masterwork as Guest Conductor with the NY Symphonic Arts Ensemble. The concert celebrated that ensemble's 25th Anniversary, and Verdi's 200th birthday. Both Arcadian Chorale and Richmond Choral Society participated, with the NY Festival singers, and a cast of exceptional soloists.
Puccini's "La Boheme"
Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 3 PM
Springer Concert Hall, Center for the Arts
College of Staten Island
2800 Victory Blvd., Staten Island, NY
In collaboration with the Staten Island Philharmonic, Richmond Choral Society sang a concert version of Puccini's masterpiece, with professional soli. The performance was be led by Maestro Alex Guzman.
Mozart - "Great" Mass in C minor, K. 427
Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 8PM
St. Peter's RC Church
53 St. Mark's Place, Staten Island, NY
Marina's choral ensembles came together to sing one of Mozart's greatest yet unfinished works, his Mass in C minor, the "Great." The performance offered the Pan-American Premiere of a new completion of the piece by German scholar-conductor, Benjamin-Gunnar Cohrs.
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RCS January 2013 performance of The National Anthem at Madison Square Garden before the start of the NY Knicks game.
"Choral Classics" 60th Anniversary Concert
& Gala Reception
Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 4PM
St. Peter's RC Church
53 St. Mark's Place, Staten Island, NY
Read the review in the Staten Island Advance
Bringing great music to the community of Staten Island for 60 years, the Richmond Choral Society marked its anniversary with a program of choral masterworks, featuring excerpts from the repertory's most beloved and beautiful works. This included the Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610, Orff's Carmina Burana, Requiem settings by Brahms, Verdi, Mozart & Faure, Bernstein's Chichester Psalms, Haydn's Creation, and Handel's Messiah. The Richmond Choral Youth Chorus was also featured, singing Britten and Vivaldi, and a gala reception followed.