Gerald Blanchard, Artistic Director, teacher, conductor and lyric baritone is a native of Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Mr. Blanchard has concretized throughout the United States, Europe and Canada. He is featured on several commercial recordings including his solo compact disc "With A Song In My Heart" on Blue Griffin Records and Mozart’s Requiem Mass with the Detroit Symphony Civic Orchestra on Orchestra Hall Records. At present, Mr. Blanchard is the director of vocal/choral music at Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek. He recently served on the voice faculties of University of Michigan (Flint), Adrian College, Lansing Community College, Michigan State University Community Music School and was the Director of youth choral activities and voice faculty at the Darlington Fine Arts Center. Mr. Blanchard received the Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from West Chester University's School of Music in Pennsylvania and the Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Central Michigan University's School of Music in Mt. Pleasant. At present, he is a Doctoral Candidate in voice at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan.
Upcoming 2010/2011 Events:
UPCOMING VOCAL RECITALS/ GUEST ARTIST APPEARANCES:
Sunday, October 10, 2010 3pm
Lecture Recital: THE EVOLUTION OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN ART SONG SPIRITUAL: A JOURNEY FROM THE COTTON FIELDS TO THE CONCERT HALL
Davidson Auditorium, Battle Creek, MI
Sunday, November 21, 2010, 3pm
Faculty Artist Series Event:
“Schubertiade, an intimate evening of music and desserts”
Featuring: KCC Music Students, Faculty and Guest Artists
Location: Davidson Auditorium
Admission: Free
Date: Friday, December 10, 2010 7:30pm
Lecture Recital: Art Songs by African American Women Composers
Location:Davidson Visual and Performing Arts Auditorium
Sunday, December 12 - 2010, 2:30 pm
Monroe Symphony and Community Chorale presents:
"Messiah" by G. F. Handel
IHM, Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, Monroe, MI
UPCOMING CHORAL PROJECTS:
Vocal/Choral Events 2010-2011 Season
Wednesday, November 3 - 2010, All Day
Community College Choral Festival
Conductor: Gerald Blanchard
Location: Royce Auditorium, St. Cecilia Music Center, Grand Rapids, MI
Saturday, November 20 - 2010, 7:30 pm
KCC Opera Workshop Ensemble presents...
Opera Madness! Music of Mozart, Haydn and Rossini Plus a bit of Stephen Sondheim!
Conductor: Gerald Blanchard
Location: Binda Performing Arts Center
Saturday, December 4 - 2010, 7:30 pm
"Sounds of the Season 2010: A Classic Christmas"
Conductor: Gerald Blanchard
Location: St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Coldwater, MI
7:15 pm - Community Carol Sing (traditional carols and hymns)
Sunday, December 5 - 2010, 3:00 pm
"Holiday Images Concert"
Conductor: Gerald Blanchard
Location: Binda Performing Arts Center
Sunday, December 12 - 2010, 2:30 pm
"Messiah" by G. F. Handel
Location: IHM, Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, Monroe, MI
A joint presentation with the Monroe Community Chorale and Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, December 18 - 2010, 7:30 pm
"Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra presents: Christmas Magic"
Location: W. K. Kellogg Auditorium, Battle Creek, MI
Admission: Call 269.565.2199
Sunday, April 17, 2011, 3:00pm
“Singing in the Spring”: Mozart’s Mass in C minor w/ chamber orchestra and organ
Conductor: Gerald Blanchard
Soprano: Betty Picard
Mezzo: Barbara Sudeikis
Tenor: Mark Wells
Bass:John Hummel
Location: First Presbyterian Church, Battle Creek, MI
Saturday, May 7th 7:30pm
Branch County Community Chorus:
“A 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CONCERT and Reception”
(An evening of fun, food, memories, songs and much laughter)
Location: Tibbits Opera House, Coldwater, MI
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