CURRENT SEASON

OUR MUSIC

Golden Concert Choir is a classical choir and has sung music from composers all around the world, from classics written by Mozart, Berlioz, and Faure, to current composers such as Hailstork, and Sorenson. In addition the choir has performed music from the Snow Queen, the Grinch, and Proud Mary by John Fogerty.

Concerts over the years have included The Faure Requiem, Mozart Requiem, Mendelssohn's Elijah, Saint Sean's Christmas Oratorio, and works in collaboration with the Denver Pops, Loveland, and Jefferson Symphony Orchestra. In October 2017 the Golden Concert Choir joined the Yampa Valley Festival Chorus and Yampa Valley Symphony Orchestra in Steamboat Springs for two performances of the Mozart Requiem.

OUR CURRENT SEASON

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Please join us on December 12 4:00p
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Common Flame UU Congregation

We will be joined by the Denver Brass 5

This season, we will be singing music from the following composers:

Christmas Flourish Randol Bass

Randol Bass, is an American composer, arranger, conductor, pianist, and singer. His music has been performed by major ensembles including the Chicago Symphony, Boston Pops, Cleveland Orchestra, Houston Symphony, and Dallas Symphony and Chorus.

Antiphonal Gloria Don Jenkins

Hodie Christus Natus Est Giovanni Gabrieli

Giovanni Gabrieli was an Italian Renaissance composer and organist associated with St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, where he helped develop the grand Venetian polychoral style—music written for separated choirs or instrumental groups that answer one another across the space. His Hodie Christus natus est is a sacred Christmas motet on the Latin text meaning “Today Christ is born.

Ave Maria Franz Biebl

Franz Xaver Biebl was a German composer and choral conductor, born in 1906 in Bavaria and died in 2001 in Munich. Most of his music was written for choirs, and he worked as a church choir director, teacher, and later as a choral-music director for Bavarian Radio. His best-known work, Ave Maria, is a sacred motet that combines the Latin Angelus prayer with the Ave Maria text.

Christmas Cantata; Daniel Pinkham

Daniel Pinkham was an American composer, organist, harpsichordist, choral conductor, and teacher, born in 1923 in Lynn, Massachusetts and active for many years in Boston’s musical life. He taught at the New England Conservatory and served as music director/organist at King’s Chapel in Boston, roles that strongly shaped his output of sacred and church music. His Christmas Cantata, also known as Sinfonia Sacra, was composed in 195

O Light of Light David Bell

Rejoice! Gwyneth Walker

Gwyneth Walker is an American composer known especially for choral music, including works based on folk songs, spirituals, hymns, and sacred texts. She studied at Brown University and the Hartt School of Music, earning degrees in music composition, and later left academic work to compose full time. Her piece Rejoice! -- Christmas Songs was written in 2001

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Ticket prices are Adult $20, Senior $15, Student $5, Under 6 free.

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Fall 2026 Newsletter
Welcome, to the Golden Concert Choir

We are so glad you are singing with us this season! Whether you are returning or joining for the first time, you are an important part of our choir community. The Golden Concert Choir brings together people who love to sing, learn, and make music in a welcoming, supportive environment.

New Rehearsal/Concert Location

Beginning this season, all rehearsals and concerts will be held at Common Flame Unitarian Universalist Congregation, formerly Jefferson Unitarian Church, located at 14350 W. 32nd Avenue, Golden, CO 80401. We will rehearse in the Sanctuary. We are also pleased to welcome Denver Brass 5 to our December concert; their music spans classical, jazz,Latin, and holiday favorites.

Rehearsal Time

Our first rehearsal is Monday, September 14, from 7:00–9:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and everyone is encouraged to come early to say hello, get settled, and meet other singers. New members should plan to arrive at 6:30 p.m. so there is plenty of time for a warm welcome, check-in, and any needed voice placement or orientation before rehearsal begins.

Please bring your music, a pencil, and any questions you may have. Returning members and board members will be happy to help you find your section, learn the routine, and feel at home.

Choir Board

The choir is supported by a volunteer board. Please feel free to reach out to any board member if you have questions, need help getting connected, or are not sure where to start.

● Jim Banks, President

● Jan Kachenko, Treasurer

● Vicki Olson, Secretary

● Glenn Cackovic, Membership

● Crystal Kreitzer, Graphics

● Kirk Glienke, Member at Large

Fall Semester Dues

Fall semester dues are $150 which includes music. If you can print your own music, it will help keep our costs down and will be appreciated. Let us know if we need to print your music.

Your dues help cover shared choir expenses, including:

● Rehearsal/concert space and administrative costs

● Music purchases and licensing

● Concert expenses, such as venue and video equipment needs

This year we will be able to stream our concerts, so friends and family who cannot attend in person, can view the concert on-line.

We never want cost to keep anyone from singing with us. Scholarships and payment plans are available. If dues are a concern, please speak with Jan Kachenko, Treasurer, or another board member so we can help confidentially.