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Clarence Smith Community Chorus History
Toledo's cultural gem, the CSCC specializes in the performance of Negro spirituals and is dedicated to its preservation as well as the performance of works by African American composers. The CSCC also maintains a liberal helping of standard classical music in its repertoire. Its members come from all walks of life, unified by their mutual love of great music. This award-winning ensemble has performed numerous times on radio, presented its own television "Special" on the statewide educational television network, as well as appearances on local TV stations. They have been featured with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, the Toledo Jazz Orchestra, at the Toledo Museum of Art, the Lourdes College Music Series, and with nearly every major musical organization in the Toledo area. The Chorus has embraced its civic role with participation in countless community events such as building and bridge dedications, festivals, church programs and city observances. The CSCC is a past recipient of the "Community Impact Award" from the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo and was awarded the prestigious "Community Achievement In The Arts Award" in 2002. Celebrating its 44th season, the CSCC again shares with the greater Toledo area a unique series of cultural offerings. The Chorus specializes in the performance of Negro spirituals and is dedicated to its preservation as well as the performance of works by African American composers. The CSCC also maintains a liberal helping of standard classical music in its repertoire. Its members come from all walks of life, unified by their mutual love of great music. This award-winning ensemble has performed numerous times on radio, presented its own television "Special" on the statewide educational television network, as well as appearances on local TV stations. They have been featured with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, at the University of Michigan's "Music of Black Americans Symposium", with the Toledo Jazz Orchestra, the Toledo Museum of Art, Lourdes College Series, and nearly every major musical organization in the Toledo area. The CSCC has commissioned works include collaborations with, jazz great and professor, Mr. Stanley Cowell, Mr. Charles Lloyd, Jr., professor at Southern University, Dr. Dave Jex, professor at the University of Toledo. The Chorus recently performed with international jazz artist Jon Hendricks, the "Father of Vocalize." The Chorus has embraced its civic role with participation in countless building and bridge dedications, community festivals, church programs and city events. The CSCC is a past recipient of the "Community Impact Award" from the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo and was awarded the prestigious "Community Achievement In The Arts Award" in 2002. Please contact the Director or a chorus member should you wish to join this exciting ensemble. |
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