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INCIPIO visits the Portageville Summer Concert Series
Jul
30

INCIPIO visits the Portageville Summer Concert Series

INCIPIO is thrilled to visit the Portageville Chapel for their Summer Concert Series and present Nature Is Ever At Work! Debuting a chamber group made up of INCIPIO’s core singers, we will offer a program of works devoted to the glory of our earth, featuring a special presentation of Jonathan Dove's The Passing of the Year and the world premiere of Caroline Mallonee's Nature Motets along with other choral favorites. Join us for a refreshing summer evening of vibrant choral music celebrating the resplendence of nature near the scenic Letchworth State Park.

The concert begins at 7pm, with doors open at 6:30pm. Admission is free, with a free will offering accepted at the door to support building renovations of the historic Chapel. To learn more about our concert and the full Summer Concert Series, visit the Portageville Chapel website here.

Concert to include…

- Earth Song, Frank Ticheli

- The Passing of the Year, Jonathan Dove

- Nature Motets, Caroline Mallonee (world premiere)

- Appalachian Nunc Dimittis, John Cantrell

- Down in the River to Pray, American Traditional arr. J. David Moore

- In Waves, Kion Heidari (East Coast premiere)

- O magnum mysterium, Jaako Mäntyjärvi

- Sure on this Shining Night, Jay Giallombardo

- Pseudo-Yoik, Jaako Mäntyjärvi

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INCIPIO presents: GLORIA
Apr
28

INCIPIO presents: GLORIA

Join us for our spring concert, GLORIA: a celebration of triumphant choral sound at none other that the region’s liturgical gem, OLV National Shrine & Basilica. We are excited to present the world premiere of Roland Martin’s full choral and organ song cycle, Such Glorious Gifts, alongside shorter works for large choir and organ. We will also be helping break in OLV’s newly-revamped organ setup, including a brand new front console and pipework! Join us for this historic event as we close our third season with a joyful noise.

Tickets are $15 general admission, and $10 students, purchasable here via Eventbrite and at the door.

Click here to access our online program.

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INCIPIO sings as the chorus for Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUTE alongside Sotto Voce, Show #2
Feb
25

INCIPIO sings as the chorus for Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUTE alongside Sotto Voce, Show #2

INCIPIO is excited to sing as the first large chorus of new company, Sotto Voce’s, upcoming production of Mozart’s famous The Magic Flute. 10 of our singers provide the quizzical, confused, and often hilarious choral parts in the Act I and Act II finales of this beloved show, and sing their hearts out in their opera debut.

Join us in celebrating the magic by purchasing your tickets here! $25 general admission and $50 VIP.

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INCIPIO sings as the chorus for Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUTE alongside Sotto Voce, Show #1
Feb
23

INCIPIO sings as the chorus for Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUTE alongside Sotto Voce, Show #1

INCIPIO is excited to sing as the first large chorus of new company, Sotto Voce’s, upcoming production of Mozart’s famous The Magic Flute. 10 of our singers provide the quizzical, confused, and often hilarious choral parts in the Act I and Act II finales of this beloved show, and sing their hearts out in their opera debut.

Join us in celebrating the magic by purchasing your tickets here! $25 general admission and $50 VIP.

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INCIPIO sings Doors Open Buffalo
Sep
30

INCIPIO sings Doors Open Buffalo

Join a select chamber ensemble of INCIPIO singers for the magnificent annual Doors Open Buffalo Event! We will be providing music at St. Paul Episcopal Cathedral, our beloved rehearsal home, including classical sacred favorites and new unique arrangements from a variety of our past and upcoming concerts.

Visit us anytime Saturday, September 30 anytime between 10am and 2pm at St. Paul Episcopal Cathedral. We will be singing on and off throughout the event, and joining forces with renowned organist Tim Smith to showcase our home’s beauty and resonance.

The event is free and allows access to several historic downtown buildings in addition to the Cathedral, but requires registration through Explore Buffalo - click here to register!

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INCIPIO presents Cheek to Cheek
Sep
16

INCIPIO presents Cheek to Cheek

Join INCIPIO on September 16th as we debut our brand new small vocal jazz group for an afternoon of pop covers, old standards, and 80s hits.

Featuring music by Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, Kirby Shaw, the Real Group, k-os, and more. With singers Julia Anne Cordani, Philomena Vennari, Elizabeth Vennari, Tyler Huk, Ryan Clemons, and Brandon Mecklenburg.

This is a free concert hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo, Saturday, September 16 at 2pm.

RSVP here on Facebook!

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INCIPIO sings MOVIE MUSIC, GAME GROOVES
Jan
22

INCIPIO sings MOVIE MUSIC, GAME GROOVES

Join us for a rousing concert of selections from your favorite nostalgic movies, games, and shows. Featuring hits from Disney’s “Hercules” and “The Lion King”, Studio Ghibli’s “Princess Mononoke”, games like Red Dead Redemption II and Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and MORE!

Incipio’s mission is to give young and burgeoning singers an opportunity to perform groundbreaking, evocative music in a group that prepares them for the professional vocal world. The group aims to perform a diverse repertoire – everything from video game music, to folk songs, to Broadway and pop ballads, to some very classic madrigals. Our singers, who come from a diverse array of backgrounds united by their musicianship, include several young music educators, choir singers, and professional performers from around Western New York.

https://www.inviolatamusic.com/incipio

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Dec
11

First Trinity Lutheran & Valparaiso University Guild's 66th Annual Christmas Vespers

Join a pan-WNY choir, featuring singers from Western New York Kinderchor, INCIPIO, The Lutheran Chorale, and other groups, as we sing a candlelight Vespers service.

This years theme is “Light for the Nations”, so we’ll be featuring music from various traditions around the world, all in celebration of the glory of Christmas.

More information can be found on First Trinity’s website here.

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First Trinity Hymn Festival
Jun
16

First Trinity Hymn Festival

This is a special event focused on congregational song, linked by readings, narrations and prayer. All are welcome Thursday, June 16 at 7 p.m., FREE admission.

Jacob Weber, a prolific composer and accomplished organist from St. Louis, will lead the singing by playing First Trinity’s renowned Schlicker pipe organ. Our congregation has recently completed an extensive renovation of the organ. Featuring members of Julia’s Voice Studio as well as INCIPIO singers!

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May
20

inviolata music presents: INCIPIO

Inviolata Music is thrilled to give our first ever choral concert: presenting, INCIPIO. Join us on Friday night to experience the magic!

“Incipio”, from Latin, means "begin". Our mission is simple: to give young and burgeoning singers an opportunity to perform groundbreaking, evocative music in a group that prepares them for the professional vocal world. This concert features a diverse repertoire – everything from video game music, to folk songs, to a Nine Inch Nails cover, to some very classic madrigals. Our singers, who come from a diverse array of backgrounds united by their musicianship, include several young music educators, choir singers, and professional performers from around Western New York. We have been hard at work preparing a night of unique music that you won't soon forget!

This concert is presented FREE at First Trinity Lutheran Church (1570 Niagara Falls Boulevard) this Friday, May 20 at 7pm. We can't wait to see you, celebrate with you, and make some truly glorious music for you.

Sincerely,

Julia, Elizabeth, and the Incipio Singers

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