Shout for Joy with the Jubilate Sacred Singers!

The Jubilate Sacred Singers are chorale musicians dedicated to sharing joy through song and are committed to making great music. Born out of a desire to share the gift of a cappella choral music with the Boulder community and to grow musically under the directorship of a gifted and inspiring director, Jubilate Sacred Singers began in 2002. Within initial membership of 30, they pledged their resources and accepted the challenge of learning an extensive and varied repertoire that could be tailored to a range of venues. The choir sings primarily a cappella choral music and rehearses and performs without accompaniment.

Within a few months of contacting potential venues, a weekly performance pattern developed that continues today. The groups for whom Jubilate sings are three-pronged: 1) Churches: perform concerts and services several times a month 2) Under-served populations: perform frequently for residents at retirement centers, hospitals and hospice facilities 3) Community outreach: through collaboration with community ensembles or non-profits, Jubilate raises awareness and funds for local causes 4)Concerts: Jubilate performs several major concerts each year 5) Tours and Recordings: every other year, Jubilate commits to a tour or professionally recording.

The chorale will be performing old favorites from past performances, as well as a number of exciting new pieces under the direction of Arturo Gonzalez.

Arturo Gonzalez was selected as the new Artistic Director of the Jubilate Sacred Singers in November 2009. Gonzalez is highly credentialed and a welcome and exciting addition to the Jubilate. Arturo has a BA in Orchestral Conducting, Conservatorio Nacional de Música; MA Choral Conducting/Sacred Music, Southern Methodist University) He is currently a Doctoral Candidate in Choral Conducting at the University of Colorado in Boulder and has also studied at Westminster Choir School and the University of New Mexico under several prominent choral conductors. Arturo was a semi-finalist in the 2009 American Choral Director Association conducting competition.

Arturo has been a faculty member of El Paso Community College, the University of Texas in El Paso, East Central College in Saint Louis, Missouri, and the University of Chihuahua in Mexico. He has directed choirs and orchestras since age 17 in Mexico, Central America, the US, and Spain. He has been guest conductor of the symphony orchestra of the National Conservatory of Music in Mexico City and the State Chamber Orchestra and Choir of the state of Queretaro, Mexico and music director of El Paso association for the Performing Arts, Ballet/Theatre of the Border, East Central Summer Productions, Midwest Lyric Opera, and the Colorado Light Opera. His choral arrangements have been published by Choristers Guild and Asbury Press.

Gonzalez and his wife Priscilla reside in Boulder with their sons Emmanuel and Benjamin.

“To say that Jubilate is a group of talented people that embodies a faithful, loving and welcoming spirit would be a huge understatement. Their music radiates this so strongly that experiencing them live is an absolute must.” Kip Kuepper, Recording Engineer

Join us for this special concert of our season finale.

Special event! For over three decades, the Colorado Children’s Chorale has brought its artistry and charm to audiences throughout the world. The Estes Park Music Festival is pleased to announce the return of the Children’s Chorale on May 14. Doug and Cheryl Klink are the event sponsors and chair persons. The concert will be held at the Estes Park High School Auditorium. Tickets are $10.00 at the door or Hobert Office Services. Children and students are admitted free.

SAVE THE DATES FOR THE COLORADO MUSIC FESTIVAL SUMMER CONCERT SEASON PRESENTED BY THE ESTES PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL. ALL CONCERTS WILL BE AT 7:30 PM in the STANLEY HOTEL CONCERT HALL.