New Year - New Compositions
We're in the FINAL DAYS of our Composition Contest with the deadline of Jan. 31 on the horizon.

Compositions on the theme of UNITY AND PEACE have poured in from across the US and around the world. Judges are assembled and are ready to review the works and declare the winner of the $1,000 prize. And the Chorale can't wait to perform the winning piece!
Has it only been a year???
It is unbelievable that our last performance was only one year ago, but we're reliving some wonderful memories. HMC and In the Mood Swing Band had a swingin' time at Campus 805 last February. We're anxious to sing again, but in the meantime, please enjoy one of our favorites from that night. (And feel free to get up and dance, even if it's in your jammies...)

The Huntsville Master Chorale presents this virtual performance of
by Louis Prima/arr. Mark Brymer
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Composer in Residence

To kick off the new year, we had an enlightening conversation with local composer, Erin Huelskamp. HMC has commissioned "Soul Travel," a companion piece to her earlier "When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer." The two choral pieces complete her collection: Cosmic Cycle. Erin says all of her compositions lean toward the theatrical and she enjoys writing for voice, "the most theatrical of the musical instruments."

"I'm very interested in more than just the harmonic and the melodic elements of the music.
I'm interested in what kind of story does it tell, what kind of atmosphere does it create for the audience."
Creative Singing in 2020
Who knew we could look just as ridiculous on Zoom as we do at our in-person rehearsals? Singing is physical as well as mental, so while quarantined, we keep our voices in shape by doing warm-ups and using mental imagery. Kudos to Dr. Hacker for continuing to find resources that engage us - even at home!
A Note from the President
 
This is the time of year that the Huntsville Master Chorale normally presents our annual Mosaic of Love fundraiser. We truly appreciate all the support that we have received from our patrons! Thank you, again, for remembering HMC in your generous donations during this pandemic. While the Chorale will not be able to present Mosaic this year, we are still singing virtually and preparing for next year.
 
The winner of the annual Competition Contest sponsored by HMC is always announced at our Mosaic of Love. This year, the winner will be announced in our newsletter and on our Facebook page and website. Over 40 composers worldwide have entered our contest this year! Entries will be accepted through January 31, so if you are a budding composer or know of one, it's not too late to enter. The winner will receive $1,000 and their composition will be performed by the Huntsville Master Chorale.
 
Thank you, again, for your support! We look forward to seeing you again in the concert hall soon!
 
Your HMC Board President,
We want to know what you're thinking!
Last month we asked why you sing. While several respondents said the folks they live with love it when they break out in song (we love that, too), overwhelmingly singers sing for the comaraderie. We couldn't agree more!
This month's survey asks:
Do you use music to change your mood?
Want to sing with HMC?

It's easier than ever to give The Chorale a try. Join us now for our creative online season. We audition experienced singers upon request - and right now the audition is virtual!