ABOUT THE MAsTEr CHOrAlE OF sOUTH FlOrIDA
Nationally recognized, the Master Chorale of South Florida (MCSF) has delighted and inspired members of the South Florida community through live performances of choral-orchestral masterworks for more than 20 years. As a collective, MCSF reflects “The Voices of South Florida,” with more than 120 auditioned ensemble singers from the tri-county area under the visionary leadership of our Artistic Director of 10 years, Brett Karlin.
Under Karlin’s tutelage, we envision expanding our role as a leading cultural institution and increasing the number of choral music lovers of all ages.
In our 2023-2024 season, MCSF is poised for growth as our mission reflects our commitment to:
• Perform the finest works ever written for chorus and orchestra
• Commission new choral works from top creative, young, American composers
• Present diverse artists to provide a rich and expansive concert experience
• Demonstrate the power of music to engage our entire community by highlighting the work of our community partners through our Concerts for a Cause
• Reach the next generation of concertgoers—children and their families—through robust educational activities that include our highly successful Family Concerts.
The universal power of music is our legacy. Last year alone MCSF reached audiences of 15,000. With your support, we can realize the full potential of weaving the beauty of classical choral music into the fabric of our lives in South Florida for the next 20 years and beyond.
Our 21st season will be both provocative and profound, with music that expresses the highs and lows of our humanity. We invite you to join us on the journey of musical transformation by making a gift today to the Bravo Circle.
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2023-2024 COnCErT sEAsOn OVErVIEW
Gabriel Fauré
Requiem
One of the most requested works in the choral-orchestral repertoire, Fauré’s Requiem is a tender, heartwarming response to human suffering and grief. Reverent and uplifting, the work paints a picture of paradise and the joy of eternal rest.
Requiem will be preceded by Joshua Rist’s powerful “Invictus” and followed by Joel Thompson’s Seven Last Words of the Unarmed, a moving contemporary work based on the final words of Black Americans killed by authorities, as well as Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings, a profound expression of grief.
October 27, 2023, 8:00 pm
Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church
Fort Lauderdale
October 29, 2023, 4:00 pm
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church
Boca Raton
ComfortJoy &
Join the Master Chorale for an evening of holiday songs that will warm your heart and fill you with holiday spirit. Our 2023 holiday program will feature breathtaking new arrangements of classic carols, time-honored Chanukah songs and other pieces that make traditions come alive. Included in this special evening of sacred and secular tunes are spellbinding versions of “O, Holy Night” and “O Come, All Ye Faithful.” “Silent Night” will be sung by candlelight.
December 8, 2023, 8:00 pm
Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church
Fort Lauderdale
Beethoven
9: Ode to Joy
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 stands as a monumental work that transcends time and language, stirring emotions and evoking a sense of unity through its iconic final movement, “Ode to Joy.” Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony – a divine tour de force – brought to life by two artistic powerhouses, Master Chorale of South Florida and New World Symphony.
January 13, 2024, 8:00 pm
Adrienne Arsht Center Miami
Tickets: www.nws.edu/events-tickets
December 9, 2023, 8:00 pm
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church
Boca Raton
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Great Mass in C Minor
This dazzling setting of the Mass exemplifies Mozart’s brilliance in uniting music and text to create drama. Written to showcase the vocal talents of his wife Constanze, the Great Mass is an undisputed masterpiece revered by Mozart fans for 250 years.
On this program, the Master Chorale’s performance of the Great Mass in C Minor will be complemented by two motets: Mozart’s glorious Exsultate, jubilate and Joseph Haydn’s Insanae et vanae curae.
April 5, 2024, 8:00 pm
Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church
Fort Lauderdale
April 7, 2024, 4:00 pm
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church
Boca Raton
Craig Hella Johnson
Considering Matthew Shepard
This fresh, emotional oratorio honors the life and legacy of Matthew Shepard, who was the victim of one of America’s most notorious anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes. The work incorporates Matt’s words, interviews with his parents, newspaper accounts of his murder, and soul-rending poems into a piece called “powerfully cathartic” and “a deeply moving experience.”
As this season’s “Concert for a Cause,” a portion of proceeds from these concerts will be shared with SunServe, a local organization providing critical life assistance and mental health services to the most vulnerable youth of South Florida’s LGBTQ+ community.
May 31, 2024, 8:00 pm
Sunshine Cathedral
Fort Lauderdale
June 1, 2024, 8:00 pm
Sunshine Cathedral
Fort Lauderdale
Meet Mr. Mozart Beethoven for Kids &
The Master Chorale is pleased to present two free 1-hour concerts for children ages 6 to 16 and their families. In Beethoven For Kids, the Master Chorale and a pianist will demonstrate the power and beauty of Beethoven’s works and explain how he was able to infuse them with joy and feelings of humanity.
Mozart was a child prodigy who started composing for the piano at age five, writing many symphonies and operas.
For Meet Mr. Mozart, the Master Chorale and instrumentalists will perform some of his most popular pieces and demonstrate what makes Mozart famous.
Beethoven For Kids
January 20, 2024, 11:00 am
First Presbyterian Church
Fort Lauderdale
Meet Mr. Mozart
April 6, 2024, 11:00 am
First Presbyterian Church
Fort Lauderdale
Both events are free, but space is limited. Ensure your seats by registering at www.masterchoraleofsouthflorida.org.
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BrAVO CIrClE CATEgOrIEs
GIVING OPORTUNITIES
BENEFITS
$500 - $999 PaTrON
The MCSF Bravo Circle is a giving society of individuals passionate about the universal power of music and how the Master Chorale contributes to the cultural fabric of our community. Joining the Bravo Circle is easy—every dollar you contribute during this fiscal year (6/1/23-5/31/24) will be recognized, and each milestone celebrated and appreciated along the way.
• Two (2) total preferred seating tickets to this season’s concerts
• Name listed in every concert program
• Invitation to the BRAVO end-of-season exclusive reception
$1,000 - $2,499 BENEFaCTOr
• Acknowledgement in lobby signage
• Four (4) total preferred seating tickets to this season’s concerts
• Name listed in every concert program
• Invitation to the BRAVO end-of-season exclusive reception
$2,500 - $4,999 PrOdIgy
• Business card-sized ad in the concert program
• Acknowledgement in lobby signage
• Six (6) total preferred seating tickets to this season’s concerts
• Name listed in every concert program
• Invitation to the BRAVO end-of-season exclusive reception
$5,000 - $9,999 VIrTuOSO
• Half-page ad in the concert program
• Acknowledgement in lobby signage
• Eight (8) total preferred seating tickets to this season’s concerts
• Name listed in every concert program
• Invitation to the BRAVO end-of-season exclusive reception
$10,000+ MaESTrO
• Full-page ad in the concert program
• Acknowledgement in lobby signage
• Ten (10) total preferred seating tickets to this season’s concerts
• Name listed in every concert program
• Invitation to the BRAVO end-of-season exclusive reception
ThE ENSEMBlE SOCIETy
Consider joining The Ensemble Society by making a monthly recurring gift of $20 or more to join the ranks of this special network committed to quality arts programming.
BENEFITS: In addition to benefits based on level of giving, The Ensemble Society members will be recognized in all concert programs.
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BrAVO CIrClE AT A glAnCE
Total preferred seating tickets
Invitation to the BRAVO end-of-season exclusive reception
Name listed in every concert program
Acknowledgement on lobby signage
Business card-sized concert program ad
Half-page concert program ad
Full-page concert program ad
BENEFITS
PaTrON $500 - $999 BENEFaCTOr $1,000 - $2,499 PrOdIgy $2,500 - $4,999 VIrTuOSO $5,000 - $9,999 MaESTrO $10,000+
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MAsTEr CHOrAlE OF sOUTH FlOrIDA
21ST SEaSON BRaVO CIRClE GIVING OPPORTUNITIES FORm maSTERChORalEOFSOUThFlORIda.ORG
Choose contribution level:
$500 - $999 Patron $1,000 - $2,499 Benefactor $2,500 - $4,999 Prodigy $5,000 - $9,999 Virtuoso $10,000+ Maestro
The Ensemble Society: Monthly gift of $20 $50 $100
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October 13, 2023 Concert Season concert program
November 23, 2023 Beethoven for Kids program book
March 21, 2024 Meet Mr. Mozart Kids program book
May 17, 2024 Matthew Shepard concert program
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Master Chorale of South Florida is a registered charity with the state of Florida, CH16436. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
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