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Friday, April 26, 2013 — The Weekender
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Summit Singers present their Spring concert on May 4th BY CORRINE STONE CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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Do you have your tickets? The Summit Singers are ready to present their Spring concert on Saturday, May 4, at First Baptist Church, 1049 South Curry St., at 7 p.m. They’re shown practicing their program at a recent rehearsal. Also pictured is “4 Goodness Sake,” a local women’s barbershop quartet, which has been “adopted” to sing at almost all of the Summit Singers concerts. Tickets may be purchased from a chorus member, or from the Apple Shed, Books and Crannies, Mountain Music, or Tehachapi Furniture. The Summit Singers were “born” in Tehachapi fourteen years ago, and continue to be Tehachapi’s own home-grown community chorus. Many of the singers have been with the group since its inception, but have been joined over the years by many newcomers. Together they have developed a unique and professional sound, which continues to entertain local audiences year after year. Under the direction of local choral director, Chick Gamble, for over ten years, the Summit Singers became the “go to” group to musically kick off the Christmas season every year, as well as to entertain audiences at one or
PHOTO BY TERRI ASHER/TEHACHAPI NEWS
Members of the Summit Singers practice in preparation for their last show of the season, on May 4th, at First Baptist Church, 1049 South Curry St., at 7 p.m. two Spring concerts. With the illness of their beloved director, the last two seasons have seen the group working with new leadership. Fortunately, that new leadership came with expertise and dedication from within the Summit Singers group itself. Last year saw Ken Williams, a former bass with the group, directing the Summit Singers and doing a marvelous job. And this year Lon Salzman, formerly a tenor with the group, directs the singers with his own brand of expertise. Accompanying the Summit Singers on the piano is former alto, Julie Searfoss, who stepped up when circumstances required former accompanist Nancy Grecian to take a hiatus from the piano.
The Summit Singers have developed warm ties within their ranks, and they are hoping to add to their close-knit “family” next season. Practice for next season will begin in September. With the help of a grant awarded by the Arts Council of Kern, they will be able to make membership more affordable next year, and hope to attract many more singers from the community. They have discussed ideas to bring younger singers into the group, and may even be able to offer a scholarship in the near future. The Summit Singers believe that music offers a way to share the joy of life, and to communicate with people of all ages and backgrounds. Will you join in that joy? Call 822-3836 with any questions you may have.
‘The Princess and the Pea’ continues until May 5 at the Beekay Theatre BY MONICA NADON CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Hans Christian Andersen’s popular fairy tale, “The Princess and the Pea,” continues its performances onstage at the historic Beekay Theatre. Andersen’s fairy tales are among the most frequently translated works in all literary history. Playwright Michele L. Vacca adapts the story to tell the fable of a prince in search of a real princess to make his bride. In his journey to find a true princess, the prince comes across numerous princesses. From a bookish princess to a “valley girl” princess, even a princess from another galaxy.
TCT Jr. is a branch of the Tehachapi Community Theatre that gives young children an opportunity to learn performance skills. The young actors not only have fun performing on the stage, they even get involved in helping to paint the set and make props for the show. Come enjoy a performance of “The Princess and the Pea” and decide which princess is your favorite! Remaining performance dates are Fridays and Saturdays, April 26, 27, May 3, 4 at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees April 28 and May 5 at 2 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $10 online at www.tcton-
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MONICA NADON
Prince Valiant, Sean Lamonte, encounters Princess Zebrina, Mia Bonham, in his travels to find a real princess. stage.com or at the ticket outlets: Tehachapi Furniture, Johnny’s Take n’ Bake or Picture Perfect and Stamps of Approval. Tickets will also be sold at the theatre box office 30 minutes prior to show time.
Performances are held at the BeeKay Theatre, 110 S. Green St. For more information please call the TCT message line at 822-4037 or visit the TCT web-site at www.tctonstage.com.