The Singer Link

Network with Singers Around the Globe!

Angela Usobiaga
  • Female
  • Pleasantville, NY
  • United States
Share on Facebook MySpace

Angela Usobiaga's Discussions

Taconic Opera (Westchester, NY) Now at SUNY-Purchase

Started Jul 26, 2012 0 Replies

Taconic Opera (NY) is now at SUNY Purchase! Quick on the heels of being named Westchester County’s Arts Organization of the Year, Taconic Opera begins its fifteenth anniversary season by expanding to…Continue

 

Angela Usobiaga's Page

Latest Activity

Angela Usobiaga posted an event
Thumbnail

TACONIC OPERA World premiere of new oratorio, JOSEPH , Croton-on-Hudson (Matinees March 25 & 26, 2023) at Holy Name of Mary Chruch

March 25, 2023 at 3pm to March 26, 2023 at 4:30pm
Currently celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season and past recipient of the ArtsWestchester Organization of the Year Award, Taconic Opera invites you to the world premiere performance of an original oratorio composed by the company’s director, Dan Montez: Joseph. All performances will include professional lead singers, the Taconic Opera Orchestra and Chorus, and will be conducted by the composer himself. The composition is based on the well-known scriptural figure, Joseph, Jacob's son with his…See More
Mar 4
Angela Usobiaga posted an event
Thumbnail

TACONIC OPERA: Handel’s Messiah, Coton-on-Hudson, Dec. 10 & 11 at Holy Name of Mary Chruch

December 10, 2022 at 3pm to December 11, 2022 at 4:45pm
As part of its 25th Anniversary celebration, Taconic Opera invites you to its very first December holiday concert, performing the oratorio that has survived almost 3 centuries since first presented in Dublin in 1742: George Frideric Handel’s magnificent Messiah. No need to go to Carnegie Hall when you can hear it practically in your own back yard. Hear the Messiah in a whole new way - not as sung by soloists and chorus, but as sung by opera soloists and an opera chorus…and with full…See More
Nov 21, 2022
Angela Usobiaga posted events
Sep 19, 2022
Angela Usobiaga posted an event
Thumbnail

NY OPERA CONSERVATORY: FREE July-August Summer Concert Series – Croton Free Library at Croton Free Library

July 4, 2022 at 7pm to August 13, 2022 at 8:30pm
The Taconic Opera summer program for emerging opera singers, New York Opera Conservatory (NYOC), offers you an opportunity to hear the upcoming generation of professional singers as they gain valuable experience perfecting their craft. Established in 2018, the NYOC helps to fill an unmet need among trained singers to gain valuable hands-on experience through actual performance. Each event in the series listed below will have a different cast, making every performance completely unique from all…See More
Jul 1, 2022
Angela Usobiaga posted an event
Thumbnail

TACONIC OPERA: Puccini and Duruflé Masterworks in One Concert, Coton-on-Hudson, March 19 & 20 at Holy Name of Mary Church

March 19, 2022 at 3pm to March 20, 2022 at 4:30pm
Currently in its 24th season and past recipient of the Arts Westchester Arts Organization of the Year Award, Taconic Opera invites you to its annual concert program featuring two choral/orchestral masterworks: Puccini's famous and beloved Messa di Gloria and Duruflé's gorgeous, ethereal Requiem.  Conducted by the company’s Artistic Director, Dan Montez, performances will include professional lead singers and the Taconic Opera Orchestra and Chorus.  Come hear these oratorios the way they were…See More
Mar 2, 2022
Angela Usobiaga posted events
Jun 24, 2021
Angela Usobiaga posted an event
Thumbnail

NEW YORK OPERA CONSERVATORY - Free virtual opera: Mozart’s Don Giovanni: A Pandemic Nightmare at Youtube

July 20, 2020 to December 31, 2020
As a summer opera program for emerging singers, the  New York Opera Conservatory had to re-think a way to not disappoint its students in light of the covid epidemic. But how do you maintain social distancing in opera rehearsals and performances?  How do you lift moods during such an intense period of uncertainty?  The Conservatory’s answer was to make the pandemic the backdrop of an opera, and some of its consequences a part of the production!  Since Mozart’s Don Giovanni (a dark tragedy) had…See More
Jul 20, 2020
Angela Usobiaga posted events
Feb 18, 2020
Angela Usobiaga posted an event
Thumbnail

Hudson Chorale Concert at Maryknoll in Ossining , NY “Hudson Chorale Goes Classic” at The Chapel at Maryknoll

January 25, 2020 at 3pm to January 26, 2020 at 4:30pm
Beethoven, Haydn and Mozart—Glorious music in a glorious space Hudson Chorale is pulling out all of the big guns of the classical period for its upcoming concert.  The group will begin its 2020 season with two matinee concerts on Saturday, January 25, at 3:00 pm and Sunday, January 26, at 3:00 pm that feature works by Haydn, Beethoven and Mozart, complete with professional orchestra and soloists.  What better place to experience their glorious music than at the magnificent and inspirational…See More
Dec 29, 2019
Angela Usobiaga posted an event

Chorale Singers wanted to learn and perform a NEW oratorio (Westchester Co., NY) at Cortlandt School of Performing Arts

November 18, 2019 at 6pm to December 31, 2019 at 9pm
ATTENTION CHORAL SINGERS! Taconic Opera invites you to collaborate on an upcoming PREMIER PERFORMANCE of an original oratorio composed by our very own director, Dan Montez: Esther. This story of the woman who saved the Jews from their first threat of annihilation will be performed in March 2020 during which Women’s History Month and Purim are celebrated. This is Maestro Montez’s 6th oratorio in a series of biblical themes including Enoch, Jonah, Daniel, Job and David which all premiered to rave…See More
Nov 18, 2019
Angela Usobiaga posted an event
Thumbnail

Taconic Opera Special Concert- Stars of Tomorrow: Ravel and more! at Mt. Kisco Presbyterian Church, 605 Millwood Rd

December 7, 2019 from 3pm to 4:30pm
Featuring a soprano soloist, an outstanding trio of emerging virtuosi on piano, violin and clarinet,  and a world premiere. Currently in its 22nd season and past recipient of the ArtsWestchester Arts Organization of the Year Award, Taconic Opera will be showcasing three exceptionally gifted instrumentalists in a challenging and beautiful concert program, Stars of Tomorrow. One performance only on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 3:00 pm at the Presbyterian Church of Mt. Kisco, 605 Millwood Road…See More
Nov 14, 2019
Angela Usobiaga posted a blog post

Hudson Chorale (Rehearsals in Pleasantville) Welcomes New Members in September in Preparation for an Exciting 2019-2020 Season

Come sing with Westchester’s highly acclaimed community chorus, Hudson Chorale. The group is welcoming new members in all voice parts (SATB) to join for an exciting concert season of great, much-loved choral music. Singer-friendly auditions will begin on Monday, September 9, 2019, by appointment, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm, prior to the first rehearsal.  Rehearsals take place on Monday evenings from 7:15 – 9:45 p.m. at the Pleasantville Presbyterian Church, 400 Bedford Rd, Pleasantville, NY.  To…See More
Sep 2, 2019
Angela Usobiaga posted an event
Thumbnail

Hudson Chorale (Rehearsals in Pleasantville, NY) Welcomes New Members in September in Preparation for an Exciting 2019-2020 Season at Pleasantville Presbyterian Church

September 9, 2019 from 6pm to 7pm
Come sing with Westchester’s highly acclaimed community chorus, Hudson Chorale. The group is welcoming new members in all voice parts (SATB) to join for an exciting concert season of great, much-loved choral music. Singer-friendly auditions will begin on Monday, September 9, 2019, by appointment, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm, prior to the first rehearsal.  Rehearsals take place on Monday evenings from 7:15 – 9:45 p.m. at the Pleasantville Presbyterian Church, 400 Bedford Rd, Pleasantville, NY.  To…See More
Sep 2, 2019
Angela Usobiaga posted events
Jul 9, 2019
Angela Usobiaga posted events
Jun 10, 2019
Angela Usobiaga posted events
May 9, 2019

Profile Information

Do you sing in a chorus or choir?
Yes
Are you a solo singer?
No
What types of music do you like to sing?
Classical
Are a conductor?
No

Angela Usobiaga's Blog

Hudson Chorale (Rehearsals in Pleasantville) Welcomes New Members in September in Preparation for an Exciting 2019-2020 Season

Posted on September 2, 2019 at 9:17pm 0 Comments

Come sing with Westchester’s highly acclaimed community chorus, Hudson Chorale. The group is welcoming new members in all voice parts (SATB) to join for an exciting concert season of great, much-loved choral music. Singer-friendly auditions will begin on Monday, September 9, 2019, by appointment, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm, prior to the first rehearsal.  Rehearsals take place on Monday evenings from 7:15 – 9:45 p.m. at the Pleasantville Presbyterian…

Continue

Hudson Chorale Concert at Maryknoll – In Paradisum: Fauré Requiem and More (January 26 & 27, 2019)

Posted on January 19, 2019 at 1:00pm 0 Comments

Hudson Chorale, the area’s largest mixed voice chorus, is poised to please.  The group will begin its 2019 season with two matinee concerts on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 3:00 pm and Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 3:00 pm that highlight Gabriel Fauré’s exquisite Requiem with professional orchestra and soloists, along with a collection of motets by Felix Mendelssohn, Anton Bruckner…

Continue

Taconic Opera (Westchester, NY) - An invitation to choral singers: Verdi Requiem in 2019

Posted on November 16, 2018 at 12:30pm 0 Comments

Taconic Opera invites experienced choral singers to collaborate on an upcoming performance of the VERDI REQUIEM with the Taconic Opera chorus and orchestra. Applications will be accepted during the months of November and December 2018.  Those who have performed this masterpiece before don’t need to be told how powerful an experience it is; those who haven’t won’t want to miss the opportunity.  The program will be conducted by the…

Continue

Hudson Chorale (Rehearsals in Pleasantville, NY) Welcomes New Members in September in Preparation for an Exciting 2018-2019 Season

Posted on August 27, 2018 at 12:30pm 0 Comments

Pleasantville, NY (August 2018)

Come sing with Westchester’s highly acclaimed community chorus, Hudson Chorale. The group is welcoming new members in all voice parts (SATB) to join them for an exciting concert season that will appeal to choral singers of a wide range of musical preferences. Singer-friendly auditions will begin on Monday, September 10, 2018, by appointment, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm prior to the first rehearsal. …

Continue

Comment Wall

You need to be a member of The Singer Link to add comments!

Join The Singer Link

  • No comments yet!
 
 
 

Latest Activity

Caroline Knaggs posted a blog post

World Premiere Performance ECOTORIO Singing out about climate change! by Dave Newington & Jonathon Welch

Proudly Presented by Melbourne International Singers FestivalSaturday June 10, 2023 @7.30pmThe Edge, Federation SquareConductor Jonathon Welch AMPlay It Forward massed choir including individual singers from CASEY SINGS!, Choir of Opportunity, Latrobe Valley Choir, Voices of Moonee Valley & THECHO!RAccompanist Adam PrzewlockiPercussionist Paolo ColadonatoCommissioned by …See More
Monday
Christopher Stewart posted a blog post

In All Directions

joy is feeling looking upwards skies enrapture the sorry selfand its grievancejoy is seeing looking westwards social fracture healing itselffrom insurgencejoy is knowing looking eastwards proper culture relieves oneselffrom ignorancejoy is seeing looking outwards events mature the early selffrom quiescencejoy is feeling looking inwards divine nature express itselfto give guidancejoy is seeing looking backwards how the future bootstrapped itselfin existence§See More
Mar 28
Philip Bevan posted an event
Thumbnail

Collegium Singers Concert - Here comes the Sun! at Sheppy's Cider Farm

June 10, 2023 from 7:15pm to 9pm
Collegium Singers June Concert – Here comes the Sun!Songs, ballads and madrigals to enhance a summer evening Musical Director - Elinor Cooper ProgrammeMy spirit sang all day – Gerald FinziNow is the month of maying – Thomas MorleyThe Flower – Alec RothGartenlieder: Im Wald - Fanny MendelssohnGartenlieder: Lockung – Fanny MendelssohnAbendfieir in Venedig – Clara SchumannA boy and a girl – Eric WhitacreO waly waly – arr. Guy TurnerTo be sung of a summer night – Frederick DeliusOver hill over dale…See More
Mar 23
Christopher Stewart posted a blog post

Blessings To Count

joy is knowing the best of views fuels volition to climb the mountjoy is having freedom to choose which obstruction one must surmountjoy is knowing hearing the muse is like drinking from the youth fountjoy is having nothing to lose and yet having blessings to count§See More
Mar 21
Christopher Stewart posted a blog post

Compass Towards The Grail

when gloominess deflects the gale joy is the wind that fills the sailwhen despair is tricking the scale joy is the clue that tells the talewhen spleen is thick and hopes are pale joy is meaning that lifts the veilwhen no reason can find the trail joy is compass towards the grail§See More
Mar 13
Box Office posted an event
Thumbnail

Seven Last Words at David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center

March 26, 2023 from 2pm to 3pm
A concert featuring the music of composer Michael John Trotta with three of his most popular works. Conducted by Catherine Sailer, Seven Last Words is a multi-movement choral journey which delivers a powerful and captivating story encompassing a breathtaking palette of emotion, from intimate tenderness to majestic triumph. Following will be ‘Te Deum’, conducted by Larry Bach. ‘Te Deum’ delivers an energetic and poignant reflection on one of the oldest hymns in the Christian tradition. The…See More
Mar 10
Christopher Stewart posted a blog post

Accord With One's Nature

though worries hurt and fears injure joy yields healing beyond measurethough gloom has roots deep in culture joy at all times sages nurturethough the reasons may outnumber joy is the wealth wise ones treasurethough the mundane exerts pressure joy is accord with one's nature§See More
Mar 8
Angela Usobiaga posted an event
Thumbnail

TACONIC OPERA World premiere of new oratorio, JOSEPH , Croton-on-Hudson (Matinees March 25 & 26, 2023) at Holy Name of Mary Chruch

March 25, 2023 at 3pm to March 26, 2023 at 4:30pm
Currently celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season and past recipient of the ArtsWestchester Organization of the Year Award, Taconic Opera invites you to the world premiere performance of an original oratorio composed by the company’s director, Dan Montez: Joseph. All performances will include professional lead singers, the Taconic Opera Orchestra and Chorus, and will be conducted by the composer himself. The composition is based on the well-known scriptural figure, Joseph, Jacob's son with his…See More
Mar 4

Notes

Conan Features a Choir on His Show

Conan features the Scala and Kolacny Brothers choir on his TV show.

 

What's next? Are we getting some culture on TV?

 





The all female choir performs…

Continue

Created by SingerLink Apr 23, 2011 at 10:43am. Last updated by SingerLink May 1, 2011.

The Christian West and Its Singers

Here's a review of a great new book "The Christian West and Its Singers" by Jeffery Tucker:



Jeffrey remarks:


"So rather than a review, I say to you, this book exists. Perhaps it has opened a new chapter in history of the study of Christian…
Continue

Created by SingerLink Jun 22, 2010 at 9:08pm. Last updated by SingerLink Aug 29, 2010.

Presentation Mini Master Class





Maestro…
Continue

Created by SingerLink Sep 29, 2009 at 7:58am. Last updated by SingerLink Aug 10, 2010.

Working With Singers

Here's a great video on working with singers from I… Continue

Created by SingerLink Jun 22, 2010 at 9:21pm. Last updated by SingerLink Jun 22, 2010.

Conversations with Joseph Flummerfelt

Here's a preview of an new book about Joseph Flummerfelt





In Conversations with Joseph Flummerfelt: Thoughts on Conducting, Music, and Musicians, Donald Nally presents a window into the mind and heart of one of America's most celebrated and distinguished choral…
Continue

Created by SingerLink Jun 2, 2010 at 6:55am. Last updated by SingerLink Jun 2, 2010.

Great Offers

 


Stories from
Great Leaders

Events

© 2023   Created by SingerLink.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service