Participating Ensembles:
College Of Central Florida Patriot Singers (FL)
Matthew Bumbach an assistant professor and the director of vocal music at College of Central Florida in Ocala, Florida where he teaches classes in voice, musical theatre, aural skills and guitar. He is also artistic director of the Marion Civic Chorale. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Music Education from Stetson University where he studied with Dr. Duncan Couch, and a Masters Degree in Choral Conducting from the University of South Florida where he studied with Dr. Robert Summer and Dr. Richard Zielinski.
Matthew was director of choirs and guitar at Seminole High School, in Pinellas County Florida, from 2007 until 2010 where he led an award winning chorus and taught over 100 guitar students. He has been director of music for the New Apostolic Church, Florida West District since 2002.
Matthew has sung with a number of professional ensembles and community choirs and is an accomplished composer. In 2000, he was a winner of the Southeastern Composers Competition with his choral piece "Alleluia". His choral works have been performed throughout the United States and Europe by such groups at the Orlando Chorale, the Virginia Chorale, and the Fredonia State University Chamber Singers. A recent work, "The Poet and His Song," was premiered in April of 2010 at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York, NY.
Matthew lives in Ocala, Florida with his wife Melissa who is the current Marion county, Florida teacher of the year.
Members of the Chorale come from throughout the area, from a wide variety of backgrounds and musical experience, who all share a common love of music, singing and entertaining.
The Marion Civic Chorale seeks to promote and encourage singing talent in our area young people. Through your generous donations to our group, the Chorale provides Grat L. Rosazza Music Scholarships for deserving high school and college students to pursue further musical education. Winners of Grat L. Rosazza Scholarships are invited to perform at our Holiday or Spring Concert.
The Eastminster Choir (Canada)
Gold Coast Concert Chorus (CA)
Gold Coast Concert Chorus (CA)
The members of GCCC take pride in its fine tradition of bringing a wide variety of choral music to Ventura County in Southern California. GCCC is a true "community chorus" that, besides presenting its normal concert season, entertains at the Ventura County Fair, and helps the fund-raising efforts of local organizations.
It is especially fitting that GCCC celebrates its Silver Anniversary in 2013 by returning to Carnegie Hall after tours to Central Europe, Eastern Europe, and the British Isles. Among its international accomplishments is the performance of the British premiere of Lauridsen's "Lux Aeterna". GCCC is honored by DCINY's invitation to participate in this fabulous concert!
The Choral Art Society Singers (ME)
The Choral Art Society of Portland, Maine, is comprised of three groups: Masterworks Chorus, Choral Art Singers and Choral Art Camerata. Singers represented at this concert are comprised from the Choral Art Singers, a mid-size group of around 55 singers. This group sings a varied repertoire of a capella and accompanied works performing 2-3 concerts per year. Our signature event is "Christmas at the Cathedral" the first weekend of December at an historical Cathedral in downtown Portland. These 4 concerts consist of music from several centuries and begin and end with a candlelight procession.
Dolce Canto (MT)
Dolce Canto (MT)
Dolce Canto is an auditioned choral ensemble from Missoula, Montana that studies and performs exceptional choral music for the benefit, education, and enjoyment of its members and the public. The choir is comprised of people from all walks of life who share an enthusiasm for the choral art. Dolce Canto has participated in choral workshops with renowned conductors Anton Armstrong, Brady Allred, Charles Bruffy, and Giselle Wyers; and was showcased during the 2010 Northwestern Division Conference of the American Choral Directors Association. The group has one recording, "A Cappella Around the World" and will release its second CD this year.
Minnetonka Choral Society (MN)
The Marion Civic Chorale (FL)
Members of the Chorale come from throughout the area, from a wide variety of backgrounds and musical experience, who all share a common love of music, singing and entertaining.
The Marion Civic Chorale seeks to promote and encourage singing talent in our area young people. Through your generous donations to our group, the Chorale provides Grat L. Rosazza Music Scholarships for deserving high school and college students to pursue further musical education. Winners of Grat L. Rosazza Scholarships are invited to perform at our Holiday or Spring Concert.
Matthew Bumbach an assistant professor and the director of vocal music at College of Central Florida in Ocala, Florida where he teaches classes in voice, musical theatre, aural skills and guitar. He is also artistic director of the Marion Civic Chorale. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Music Education from Stetson University where he studied with Dr. Duncan Couch, and a Masters Degree in Choral Conducting from the University of South Florida where he studied with Dr. Robert Summer and Dr. Richard Zielinski.
Matthew was director of choirs and guitar at Seminole High School, in Pinellas County Florida, from 2007 until 2010 where he led an award winning chorus and taught over 100 guitar students. He has been director of music for the New Apostolic Church, Florida West District since 2002.
Matthew has sung with a number of professional ensembles and community choirs and is an accomplished composer. In 2000, he was a winner of the Southeastern Composers Competition with his choral piece "Alleluia". His choral works have been performed throughout the United States and Europe by such groups at the Orlando Chorale, the Virginia Chorale, and the Fredonia State University Chamber Singers. A recent work, "The Poet and His Song," was premiered in April of 2010 at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York, NY.
Matthew lives in Ocala, Florida with his wife Melissa who is the current Marion county, Florida teacher of the year.
The Muscatine Civic Chorale (IA)
Northwest Indiana Symphony Chorus (IN)
The Choir of St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, St. Paul (MN)
Williamsport Civic Chorus (PA)
Vocaré (Ireland)
Dundee Presbyterian Chancel Choir (NE)
First Baptist Church of Kernersville Chancel Choir (NC)
First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir (PA)
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Choir (NJ)
Greystone Baptist Church Choir (NC)
With a diverse musical background, Choplin composes incorporates varied styles such as folk, Gospel, classical, and jazz. His published work includes over two hundred anthems for church and school choir, ten church cantatas and one book of piano compositions. An original hymn, “Come to the Water” appears in the recent hymnal, Celebrating Grace. His anthems consistently appear in the top seller lists of publishers and distributors. Since 1991, his choral music has sold several million copies. Each week, thousands of singers present his music in churches and schools in the United States and around the world.
He travels to many churches and conferences to share his compositions, to conduct and to entertain. Beyond his choral music, Choplin has produced two humorous CDs and an inspirational recording. In his solo concerts, he moves audiences with his powerful ballads and his zany humor.
Currently, he serves as Minister of Music at Greystone Baptist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he leads worship music and directs choirs for children, students, adults and handbells. There in his hometown, Choplin has conducted several mass performances of his Easter and Christmas cantatas in Meymandi Auditorium (home to the NC Symphony) with over two hundred voices and full orchestra.
Hayes Barton Baptist Church Choir (NC)
Presently, Minister of Music, Hayes Barton Baptist, Raleigh, NC. Former Team Leader, Music and Worship Team, Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. Prior to coming to the Convention, Dan served as Minister of Music for First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, Missouri, Swope Park Baptist Church, Kansas City, Missouri, and First Baptist Church, Matthews, North Carolina.
Dan is an Instrumental Music Specialist and has been a literary writer for music periodicals. He has participated in mission trips throughout the United States and in Canada, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Dan enjoys rehearsing choirs and orchestras. He loves the challenge of building the complete ensemble sound in order to express the meaning of the music and, for instrumentalists, the text on which the music a based.
Leading the congregation in singing is a driving passion. His desire is to help each person engage in the beauty, the power, and the joy of corporate worship through singing and playing instruments.
Dan enjoys directing Handbell Festivals and workshops. He focuses on the ringers enjoying learning the craft of ringing and using their giftedness to worship and lead others in worship and the celebration of musical presentation.
Dan is a native of Clio, Michigan. He is a graduate of Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky
North Raleigh Presbyterian Chancel Choir (NC)
North Raleigh Prebyterian Church Chancel Choir (NC)
The North Raleigh Presbyterian Chancel Choir is a cornerstone of worship within their faith community. This dedicated group led by director, Michelle Snead, sings every Sunday and on special occasions. Their repertoire includes classical selections, spirituals, and contemporary anthems. Combining with other churches, they have performed in Raleigh’s Meymandi Hall, home of the NC Symphony, under the direction of composer Pepper Choplin.
Tree of Life Lutheran Church Choir (PA)
St. Armand's Key Lutheran Church (FL)
Trinity Baptist Church Adult Choir (NC)
Trinity Baptist Church (NC)
As a part of the fast-growing Raleigh landscape, Trinity Baptist has been a part of this capitol city's community since 1956. Today, the Trinity Adult Choir has been actively involved in worship ministry and communicating the gospel of Christ through song in this fast-growing church of 3000 members. This choir is just one of the 14 graded choirs and ensembles that rehearse and engage in worship throughout the year, and is blessed with over 90 singers who sing a variety of musical styles for worship presentation. Central to their musical offerings are Christmas cantatas, Easter cantatas with orchestra, as well as their annual Hanging of the Greens service. Trinity has been honored to have several commissioned anthems written by Joseph Martin. The choir is honored to be a part of this event featuring his music along with Pepper Choplin, a very gifted and talented composer from Raleigh, NC.
