The “Vivat Musica!” Choir was established in March 2004 at the Polish Cultural Center in Seattle, and since then has performed in more than 140 concerts across the United States, Canada, and Poland. Choir’s repertoire includes Polish patriotic and folk songs, sacral compositions, classical choir arrangements, and Christmas concerts.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals are held weekly on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:00pm. New season starts in mid-September and last until Summer. Concert at the Polish Festival Seattle at the Seattle Center is the last one before summer break.
Rehearsals and most concerts are held at the Polish Cultural Center, 1714 18th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Auditions
With 20 members at the present time the choir is always looking for new members to join the group. “Vivat Musica!” invites everyone who likes to sing to join the group.
Auditions are held on the beginning of each new season, in mid-September. Interested person may also contact the Choir Manager for other arrangements for outside of the usual audition dates.
Personnel
Gerrit Scheeper, Conductor and Artistic Director
Maria Grabowska, Rehearsal/Performance Accompanist and Music Consultant
Barbara Niesułowska, Choir Manager
Contact
Barbara Niesułowska, Choir Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 206.434.6106
Membership Fee
The membership fee is currently $30 for a full season (September-July).
Annual Performances
- PHA Christmas Meeting at the at the Polish Cultural Center, January
- Christmas Meeting at the Sts. Peter & Paul Polish-American Parish in Tacoma, WA, January
- Ethnic Celebration, Lacey, WA, March
- Spring Bazaar at the Polish Cultural Center, the Saturday before Palm Sunday
- Constitution of 3 May 1791 Celebration at the Polish Cultural Center, May
- Pierogi Fest at the Polish Cultural Center, May
- Polish Festival Seattle at the Seattle Center, July
- Polish Independence Day Celebration at the Polish Cultural Center, November