An update from Music Director, Dr. Paul French

As of 9/1/2020

I hope this finds you well and coping as best you can with these extraordinary circumstances we are living through. It seems like forever since the high of the “Sheen of Dew” performances in March and now… we wait. And while we wait, we make plans for that happy day when we can perform once again. As an organization, we are committed to the safety of our audience and singers, and will be governed by the State’s health care professionals. We will also need the approval of SOU before we can rehearse and perform in the Recital Hall.

While nothing is certain, here is where we are right now. The October and December 2020 concerts have been canceled. We are waiting to see what the situation looks like in early 2021 before we make a final decision regarding whether or not to hold the March and May concerts.

The good news is that, as an organization, we are in a very strong position to recover and continue to flourish. Our audience and donors are incredible in their generosity and loyalty; our singers are amazing, there is nothing they can’t do; the Board is committed and extremely strong; Richard Seidman, our Executive Director, has done extraordinary work promoting the group and helping raise funds; Phyllis Fernlund has done outstanding work as President and has passed the baton to Nicholas Bate, who will likewise be amazing.

We have a strong financial base with adequate reserves. We are truly so fortunate. We will get through this.

As we know more, we will update this page and write to everyone on our list.  Say a prayer we get this blight behind us so we can get together again soon. Stay safe.

Save the dates: 2020-21 Season

 

Here are the dates of the 2020-21 concerts. Look for more details this summer.

Fall Concert
Canceled

Holiday Concert
Canceled

4th Annual James M. Collier Festival of New Choral Music
Saturday 3/13/21  7:30 pm  – pending
Sunday 3/14/21  3:00 pm – pending

Spring Concert
Saturday 5/15/21  7:30 pm – pending
Sunday 5/16/21  3:00 pm – pending

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“Exquisite sound-chorus keeps getting better and better. Very moving.”

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“Incredibly rich and perfectly performed music. Love the enthusiasm of Dr. French and the great voices he finds.”

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“Amazing performance of superb music. Nowhere else puts on this level and quality of performance anywhere in Southern Oregon. Love it!”

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“It is wonderful to be able to enjoy this high level of choral music in the Rogue Valley. As a choral singer for many years, I truly appreciate the quality of the Repertory Singers.”

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“Thank you for the soul-drenching magnificence!”

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“I’m brand new to choral music. I love it! I’ll be back next year as a subscriber.”

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“Best choral performance in the West.”

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“I am happy and proud to be a donor.”

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“The pre-concert lecture and chorus are always excellent, thrilling and spiritually uplifting in my life.”

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“I love the Repertory Singers and the selections of Paul French. They touch my heart and soul and fill me with joy and peace.”

Watch our Videos

Paul French and Joby Talbot on "A Sheen of Dew on Flowers"

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"O magnum mysterium" by Eriks Esenvalds

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"Mid-winter" by Bob Chilcott

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"Lulajze Jezuniu" arranged by Bob Chilcott

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"Mary's Lullaby" by John Rutter

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"Good Night Moon" by Eric Whitacre

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"I'll Be On My Way" by Shawn Kirchne

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"O Salutoris Hostia" by Ēriks Ešenvalds

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    Paul French and Joby Talbot on "A Sheen of Dew on Flowers"

    Dr. Paul French interviews Joby Talbot, composer of "A Sheen of Dew on Flowers," to be performed February 29 and March 1, 2020 by Southern Oregon Repertory Singers. For tickets and more information, visit www.repsingers.org.
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    "O magnum mysterium" by Eriks Esenvalds

    Southern Oregon Repertory Singers, under the direction of Dr. Paul French, perform in Ashland, Oregon on December 22, 2019.
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    "Mid-winter" by Bob Chilcott

    Southern Oregon Repertory Singers, under the direction of Dr. Paul French, perform in Ashland, Oregon on December 22, 2019. Featuring soloist Gracie Ewert.
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    "Lulajze Jezuniu" arranged by Bob Chilcott

    Southern Oregon Repertory Singers, under the direction of Dr. Paul French, perform in Ashland, Oregon on December 22, 2019. Featuring soloists Shelly Co Thornhill, Erin Morlan, and Aaron Dady.
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    "Mary's Lullaby" by John Rutter

    Southern Oregon Repertory Singers, under the direction of Dr. Paul French, perform in Ashland, Oregon on December 22, 2019. Featuring soloist Jennifer Matsuura, with Sherril Wood, Flute, and Jodi French, piano. For more information and tickets to upcoming concerts: www.repsingers.org.
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    "Good Night Moon" by Eric Whitacre

    Performed in Ashland, Oregon on October 27, 2019. Featuring soloist Lindsay Kuzmitz, with Jodi French, piano.
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    "I'll Be On My Way" by Shawn Kirchne

    Performed in Ashland, Oregon on October 27, 2019. Featuring Tom Prislac, soloist, with Kathleen Strahm, violin, and Jodi French, piano.
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    "O Salutoris Hostia" by Ēriks Ešenvalds

    Performed in Ashland, Oregon on October 27, 2019. Featuring soloists, Jeffri Carrington and Jennifer Matsuura.
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Major Funding Provided By:

 

Additional supporters include:

  • City of Ashland Lodging Tax Revenues
  • Jackson County Cultural Coalition funded by the Oregon Cultural Trust
  • Oregon Arts Commission, a state agency funded by the State of Oregon and the National Endowment for the Arts
  • The Oregon Cultural Trust
  • Pacific Power Foundation