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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 6, 2008
MEDIA CONTACT
Carrie Marrett
Director of Marketing
Office: 812.425.5050
the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra ANNOUNCES
NEW Chorus conductor appointed
Evansville, Indiana - The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra is pleased to announce that Dr. Dennis Malfatti has been newly appointed the position of Conductor of the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus. Malfatti is also currently the assistant professor of music and director of choral activities at the University of Evansville.
"While Dennis has only been in Evansville for a year, his work this past season with the University of Evansville Chorus program has been most impressive," says Philharmonic Music Director, Alfred Savia. He adds, "Equally impressive was the extraordinary rehearsal he did with the Philharmonic Chorus recently, transforming the singers into a beautiful, cohesive singing ensemble in the span of an hour and a half."
Following this rehearsal which served as Malfatti's audition, Chorus members were asked to fill out questionnaires rating the candidate. "The results of the survey revealed an overwhelming positive response from Chorus members," says Kimberly Bredemeier, chorus manager. Taking that and artistic quality into careful consideration, the Philharmonic music director, executive director and the Chorus' Executive Advisory Committee consulted and the Philharmonic offered Dr. Malfatti a contract, which he accepted.
"I am most honored to have been invited to lead the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus," says Malfatti. "This organization is made up of individuals who are extremely committed to its success. They want to reach their highest potential as choral singers and I look forward to facilitating that process for them and for the Philharmonic organization as a whole."
Of Malfatti, Savia adds, "He has a thoroughly comprehensive resume of choral work, and we look forward to Dr. Malfatti helping us grow the Philharmonic Chorus program this next season and beyond."
The Evansville Philharmonic Chorus offers listeners an opportunity to experience live choral and orchestral music in a professional setting. The ensemble includes volunteer adult members from throughout the Tri-State area. Those interested in auditioning for the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus should contact Kimberly Bredemeier at (812) 425 - 5050.
To learn more about Dr. Dennis Malfatti, the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus and Orchestra, please visit our newly redesigned website: http://www.evansvillephilharmonic.org/.
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