Black Tulip Chorale news - LIFTING ALL VOICES since 2018!

BTC receives project grant from Missouri Arts Council

5/2/2023

Black Tulip Chorale has received a grant of over $2,000 from the Missouri Arts Council in support of SHINING THROUGH: BTC's fifth anniversary concert. We are thrilled to yet again receive support from MAC, a state-funded agency.

shining through: BTC's fifth anniversary concert - May 21, 2023

3/28/2023

SHINING THROUGH: BTC's fifth anniversary concert will take place at 5 p.m., Sunday, May 21, 2023 at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood. Our repertoire will reflect on a number of major milestones in LGBTQ+ history. Tickets are $15 at btcshiningthrough.eventbrite.com or by scanning the QR code above.

Blacklisted: BTC's new variety show - april 21, 2023!

3/28/2023

Join us for the first annual production of BLACKLISTED - an adults-only variety show fundraiser for the Black Tulip Chorale. There will be singing, dancing, comedy, and much more to make you laugh, cheer, and maybe blush a little. All proceeds go to support BTC! Tickets are only $20 and are available at https://theimprovshop.com/show/black-tulip-chorale-presents-blacklisted

BTC announces 2023 goal reached for the Dale Wm. Kipper Memorial Commission Fund. A goal of $1,000 raised in 3 weeks. Thank you to all of our generous supporters!

3/28/2023

JOIN BTC IN JANUARY 2023 FOR ITS 5TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT!

1/11/2023

BTC begins rehearsals for its 5th anniversary concert starting January 15, 2023 at St. Paul UCC, 3510 Giles Ave., 63116. Check-in begins at 4:15 and rehearsal begins at 5. We’d ask that new singers come during the check-in time so I can meet with you and do some vocalization with you for section placement, etc. You'll be asked to sing a short melody, and we'll figure out what your range is, etc. – a totally low-key, stress-free process. We’ll have “open” rehearsals on Jan 15, 22, and 29 for new singers to take us for a test drive.

The mission of the Black Tulip Chorale is to advocate for social consciousness through excellence in the performance of choral music while providing an affirming environment for all regardless of expression, gender, identity, or orientation.

BTC hopes you’ll sing with us this spring – it’s our 5th anniversary season! Our concert on May 21 will feature music honoring some major milestones in LGBTQ+ history through a variety of music ranging from Cyndi Lauper to Johann Sebastian Bach. We’ve very excited to give the world premiere of a brand new piece written just for us by renowned Kansas City-based composer Ryan Main.

If you have questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected]. We hope to see you at a rehearsal soon!

Come visit BTC at Tower Grove Pride 2022! wE'LL BE NEAR THE MUSIC STAGE ALL WEEKEND!

9/20/2022

BTC's gala fundraiser "Cabaret Soirée" - 8/30/2022 - hosted by Dr. Ken haller at Blue Strawberry STL

7/25/2022

Join us for CABARET SOIRÉE, our annual gala evening in support of the BLACK TULIP CHORALE. Dr. Ken Haller, St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2015 and 2019 Cabaret Artist of the Year, hosts this festive fundraiser as singers from the Chorale surprise, amuse, and amuse you. This all happens at the BLUE STRAWBERRY Showroom and Lounge, 364 N Boyle in St Louis' CWE. Seating is limited, so get your tickets today!

only $40 per ticket at www.btccabaretsoiree2022.eventbrite.com

BTC receives grant from missouri arts council for upcoming production of "Why we sing", may 7 & 8, 2022

4/25/2022

BTC is excited to have the support of the Missouri Arts Council for its upcoming performances of Saturday, May 7 and Sunday May 8.
Saturday's performance will be at 8 pm at Historic Trinity Lutheran Church - 812 Soulard. St. Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/749511166347682
Sunday's performance will be at 5 pm at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood - 100 E Adams Ave. Facebook event here: www.facebook.com/events/1076076622953019

"WHY WE SING: MUSIC OF RENEWAL AND REVIVAL" CONCERTS mAY 7 AND 8, 2022

4/25/2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For information, contact:
Robert Stumpf, [email protected]

Black Tulip Chorale, St. Louis’ all gender expression/identity/orientation mixed voice chorus, announces the first performances of its 2022 season. The group will present WHY WE SING: Music of Renewal and Revival at 8 p.m., Saturday, May 7, Historic Trinity Lutheran Church in Soulard, and the program will be repeated at 5 p.m., Sunday, May 9, at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood. The Chorale will be joined by members of the St. Louis Civic Orchestra.
     WHY WE SING includes works by Stephen Sondheim, Greg Gilpin and Andrea Ramsey, with the premiere of a new work by Greg Dennis and Dale Wm. Kipper, celebrating the healing power of music. Also featured is composer Victor Johnson, with the premiere of a new organ prelude based on the Ukrainian national anthem.
     The second half of the program features Part III of George Frideric Handel's "Messiah."
   "We are thrilled to return to Kirkwood for a performance celebrating community in a time of 'new normal,' " said Robert Stumpf, BTC conductor. The program is presented as part of First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood's Con Spirito concert series. "We are also excited for the opportunity to perform for the first time at Historic Trinity," he said.
    Both performances are free; donations are encouraged.
    Black Tulip Chorale was established in 2018 with a mission to advocate for social consciousness through excellence in the performance of choral music, while providing an affirming environment for all, regardless of gender expression, identity, or sexual orientation. Within its first year, the chorale presented Gabriel Faure's "Requiem" and Randall Thompson's "Frostiana", rarely performed in its entirety. The chorale's final pre-pandemic performance featured Emmy Award winner Christine Brewer and the St. Louis Wind Symphony as guest artists. In December 2021, the chorale was able to perform publicly again with HOLIDAY LIGHTS--Lessons and Carols for the 21st Century.
     WHY WE SING: Music of Renewal and Revival. 8 p.m., Saturday, May 7, Historic Trinity Lutheran Church, 812 Soulard St., St. Louis MO 63104; AND 5 p.m., Sunday, May 8, First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood, 100 E. Adams Avenue, Kirkwood MO 63122.

This production is funded in part by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.

BTC announces 2022 goal reached for the Dale Wm. Kipper Memorial Commission Fund. A goal of $1,000 raised in 3 weeks. Thank you to all of our generous supporters!

3/9/2022