Join us for a unique choral experience at Ozawa Hall at Tanglewood
We return to Tanglewood for this Memorial Day Weekend program. BCI’s Music Director Frank Nemhauser invites you to use your words to find your voice and enhance your skills of diction and healthy vocal technique. Explore creative pairs of works with the same text settings by Tallis, Haydn, Biebl, Lauridsen, Barber, Bloch, and Burleigh, among others. Our one act final concert on Sunday will be in Ozawa Hall, the architectural and acoustic jewel of The Berkshires.
In addition to serving as BCI’s beloved Music Director since 1992, Nemhauser is Associate Professor and Director of Vocal Studies at Mannes School of Music in New York. Frank will retire from BCI at the end of our 2024 season, so this is your final opportunity to sing under his esteemed direction.
We’ll rehearse at the beautiful Linde Center for Music and Learning on the Tanglewood campus in Lenox, MA. A catered lunch on campus is included with your tuition each day along with a Welcome Reception. Evenings will be on your own with optional organized opportunities to dine and socialize together and explore Berkshire County.
Tuition Details
| Option | Fees |
|---|---|
| Standard | $1,550 |
| Newcomer | $1,163 |
| Next Generation (45 & Under) | $1008 |
Tuition Due Date: Mar 1, 2024
Room and Board
Housing for the event is on your own. BCI will provide access to reserved room blocks at several local hotels and motels at a variety of price points. Optional roommate matching assistance will be available.
Repertoire
| Elgar, Edward: Ave Maria | |
| Biebl, Franz: Ave Maria | |
| Lauridsen: O Nata Lux | |
| Tallis, Thomas: O Nata Lux | |
| Shearing, George: Who Is Sylvia | |
| Haydn: The Heavens Are Telling (from The Creation) | |
| Bloch: Y’hu L’Ratzon (from Sacred Service) | |
| Burleigh, Harry: May the Words of My Mouth | |
| Lauridsen: Sure On This Shining Night | |
| Barber: Sure On This Shining Night | |
| Linda & Peretti: The Lion Sleeps Tonight | |
| Bernstein: Tonight Quintet (from West Side Story) |
What to See in Lenox
Lenox
The Berkshires are a cultural mecca offering unparalleled art, scenery, and leisure. In addition to Tanglewood, top attractions include Mass MOCA, The Norman Rockwell Museum, world class theater, and historic sites.
Tuition includes:
- Welcome reception
- Catered lunch each program day*
- Rehearsals and sectionals with our professional faculty
- Practice audio files sent in March
- Concert in a world class venue
*Vegetarian, Gluten-free, and Vegan options are available but must be requested in advance. You will receive a survey in the spring for food requests.
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Transportation
Travel is not included in the fees. All transportation arrangements and costs are the responsibility of each chorister unless otherwise indicated. We will provide specific arrival and departure recommendations upon acceptance. Please contact us if you have questions.
