Good Friday Service
Fri Apr 2 2010 at 8 pm
Franciscan Monanstery
Fri Apr 2 2010 at 8 pm
Franciscan Monanstery
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Thank you for visiting our website to learn more about The Ron Freeman Chorale, the music we perform, and the composers who have made it possible.
The Chorale was founded in 1971 by music director Ron Freeman. The group specializes in the performance of sacred choral music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, but it also presents works by 19th and 20th century composers. Although in size the group could be considered a chamber chorus, it often programs works for double choir from the 16th century a cappella literature.
The Chorale has performed throughout the Washington, DC-metropolitan area including the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington National Cathedral, St Matthew’s Cathedral, and Kennedy Center. The Chorale also is featured during the Good Friday service at the Franciscan Monastery.
The Chorale's 25th anniversary concert, Music of the Bavarian Court, featured works by Orlande de Lassus and Hans Leo Hassler along with period instruments. A recording of the performance was released on CD in 1997. In a review of the concert, the late Joseph McLellan, longtime music critic for The Washington Post, said "The Ron Freeman Chorale celebrated its 25th anniversary by doing what it does best: singing polyphonic music of the Renaissance."
Through its performances, the Chorale provides area audiences with opportunities to experience this rarely heard music genre. Please take a few moments to browse our website or contact us for more information.
The Ron Freeman Chorale
6817 Silver Lane
Annandale, VA 22003
703-750-1408 (tel)
info@ronfreemanchorale.org
The Chorale was founded in 1971 by music director Ron Freeman. The group specializes in the performance of sacred choral music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, but it also presents works by 19th and 20th century composers. Although in size the group could be considered a chamber chorus, it often programs works for double choir from the 16th century a cappella literature.
The Chorale has performed throughout the Washington, DC-metropolitan area including the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington National Cathedral, St Matthew’s Cathedral, and Kennedy Center. The Chorale also is featured during the Good Friday service at the Franciscan Monastery.
The Chorale's 25th anniversary concert, Music of the Bavarian Court, featured works by Orlande de Lassus and Hans Leo Hassler along with period instruments. A recording of the performance was released on CD in 1997. In a review of the concert, the late Joseph McLellan, longtime music critic for The Washington Post, said "The Ron Freeman Chorale celebrated its 25th anniversary by doing what it does best: singing polyphonic music of the Renaissance."
Through its performances, the Chorale provides area audiences with opportunities to experience this rarely heard music genre. Please take a few moments to browse our website or contact us for more information.
The Ron Freeman Chorale
6817 Silver Lane
Annandale, VA 22003
703-750-1408 (tel)
info@ronfreemanchorale.org
Audio Sample
Listen to a sample selection from
our 2009 Spring Concert
Introitus from Missa Pro Defunctis
Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548-1611)
Quick Links
These organizations and websites provide valuable information and resources for choruses.
Choral Net
Global choral community
Choral Wiki
Public domain choral library
Chorus America
Resource for choruses
Cyber Bass
Innovative learning for singers
Early Music DC
Ensembles in Washington area
Early Music Network
International early music society
IMSLP / Petrucci Music Library
Public domain sheet music library
Singer Network
Service of Chorus America
Listen to a sample selection from
our 2009 Spring Concert
Introitus from Missa Pro Defunctis
Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548-1611)
Quick Links
These organizations and websites provide valuable information and resources for choruses.
Choral Net
Global choral community
Choral Wiki
Public domain choral library
Chorus America
Resource for choruses
Cyber Bass
Innovative learning for singers
Early Music DC
Ensembles in Washington area
Early Music Network
International early music society
IMSLP / Petrucci Music Library
Public domain sheet music library
Singer Network
Service of Chorus America
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
Fri Apr 2 2009 at 8 pm
The Chorale will perform the Good Friday service at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in Washington, DC.
See Our Concerts page for more information about this performance and our 2009-10 concert season.
Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land
Concert Review
"The chorale sang with firm, well-balanced tone, beautifully clear texture in the passages of counterpoint, a fine respect for the pronunciation and meaning of the Latin words, and just the right level of restrained emotional involvement needed to sing material that is prayer as well as music."
— Joseph McLellan
The Washington Post
Fri Apr 2 2009 at 8 pm
The Chorale will perform the Good Friday service at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in Washington, DC.
See Our Concerts page for more information about this performance and our 2009-10 concert season.
Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land
Concert Review
"The chorale sang with firm, well-balanced tone, beautifully clear texture in the passages of counterpoint, a fine respect for the pronunciation and meaning of the Latin words, and just the right level of restrained emotional involvement needed to sing material that is prayer as well as music."
— Joseph McLellan
The Washington Post
