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Biography
Infobox musical artist |name = Turtle Creek Chorale|image =|caption =|image_size =|background = classical_ensemble|birth_name =|alias = TCC|origin = Dallas, Texas , United States |instrument = 225 Human voice|voices |genre = Choral music|Choral , Vocal jazz|jazz , Popular music|popular |occupation = Choir|Men's Choir |years_active = 1980–present|label = Reference Recordings|associated_acts = Chamber Chorus, ENCORE!, Strangerettes|website = http://www.turtlecreek.org www.turtlecreek.org|current_members = Executive Director David Fisher Interim Conductor Trey Jacobs Principal Accompanist Mark StamperThe Turtle Creek Chorale (TCC) is an United States|American men's Choir|chorus located in Dallas, Texas|Dallas , Texas . With 38 CDs and two commercially produced, feature-length film|motion picture documentary film|documentaries in public distribution, it is the most recorded men's chorus in the world.Citation needed|date=April 2008Founded in February 1980, and currently featuring more than 200 singing members, the Chorale performs a full concert series annually to live audiences in excess of 50,000 at its performance home, the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center , also home to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra . TCC has several sub-groups: Chamber Chorus, ENCORE& #33; and Strangerettes.
Performance highlights
Performances by the Chorale have included two state, two regional and three national conventions of the American Choral Directors Association as well as a regional convention of MENC: The National Association for Music Education|Music Educators National Conference . The Chorale has traveled to Europe, performing sold out concerts in Barcelona , Berlin , and Prague as well as two appearances at Carnegie Hall .
The TCC has sung in a command performance for such notables as Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom|Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom , President of the United States , George H. W. Bush , the inauguration of Governor of Texas|Texas Governor , Ann Richards , and in 1996 for the inauguration of the Dallas, Texas|City of Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk . These accomplishments were made with one purpose in mind—the enhancement of the musical and cultural life of its audiences through the presentation of male chorus music.
History
The Turtle Creek Chorale was formed in February 1980. At its first rehearsal in the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 39 auditioning members attended. The administrative staff was composed of volunteers. In 1990, the TCC had grown to 150 members and two full-time paid staff. Today, 225 singing members, 25 non-singing associate members, a staff of 15 and a board of 25 directors constitute the TCC. Dallas' Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center is the home of its season concerts.
1980s
In 1982, Dr. Richard L. Fleming was announced the TCC Artistic Director and Musical Conductor. The Chorale received its first musical honor by being selected the state winner of the Johnny Mann Great American Choral Festival under his direction.
2000s
On June 29, 2008 the Turtle Creek Chorale had their name launched to the moon as part of the LRO or Lunar Reconnaissance Project "Send your name to the Moon" project, certificate number 1684788.
''For more information, see http://www.turtlecreek.org/music/discography/index.php Discography at TCC's official website.
Affiliations
American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)
Associated Male Choruses of America, Inc.
Chorus America
GALA Choruses (Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses)
The International Federation of Choral Music
National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA)
Texas Commission on the Arts
Notes and references
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Further reading
Putnam, Jeff & Rattan, Joe. "BREATHE& #33; 25 Years with the Turtle Creek Chorale." First Printing, 2004. Issue ISBN 0-9761661-0-0. Avenue Publishers, Inc.
External links
Turtle Creek Chorale http://www.turtlecreek.org Official website
http://www.thepowerofharmony.com The Power of Harmony official website
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