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The La Jolla Renaissance Singers
Since 1964, the La Jolla Renaissance Singers (formerly
the UCSD Madrigal Singers) have been bringing the
finest of early European choral music to the San Diego
area. Based in La Jolla, California, the elite choir
draws members from across the county.
The 25-member group performs a cappella vocal
music written from the Middle Ages through the
Renaissance, with occasional forays into the Romantic
and Modern periods.
In period costume, the group performs in concert halls,
museums, and churches, as well as in libraries, parks,
and for private parties.
Conductor William H. C. Propp has been Professor of
Ancient History and Judaic Studies at the University
of California, San Diego, since 1983, and director of
the La Jolla Renaissance Singers since 2001. In addition
to his choral activities, he is an accomplished pianist
and bassoonist. His informative commentaries, and
occasional instrumental performances, enliven the
group’s appearances.
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This season, LJRS presents...
PRIMARILY PRAETORIUS
Tired of "Mainly Mozart", "Basically Bach", "Strictly
Stravinsky"? This holiday season, join the La Jolla
Renaissance Singers for Primarily Praetorius, a sampler
of sacred music from the early German Baroque. Featured
composers include Hieronymus Praetorius (1560-1629), his
son Jacob Praetorius II (1586-1651), and the most famous
Praetorius of all (but no relation): Michael (1571-1621).
The program will include both original motets and
arrangements of popular German hymns and carols.
- En natus est Emmanuel (M. Praetorius)
- Nach grüner Farb mein Herz verlangt
(arr. M. Praetorius)
- Quem pastores laudavere (arr. M. Praetorius)
- Vom Himmel hoch, da kommt ich her
(arr. M. Praetorius, J. S. Bach)
- In dulci jubilo (arr. M. Praetorius, H. Praetorius)
- Quam pulchra es (J. Praetorius II)
- Gaudete omnes (J. Praetorius II)
- Joseph lieber (arr. H. Praetorius)
- Wie die Weisen einst den Stern (C. Kocher)
- O Jesulein süss! (arr. S. Scheidt)
- Puer natus in Bethlehem (arr. M. Praetorius)
- Es ist ein Reis entsprungen (M. Praetorius)
A donation will be accepted at the door.
Concert Schedule
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
| Friday |
December 1 |
5:00 p.m. |
San Diego Museum of Art
(Balboa Park December Nights) |
| Sunday |
December 3 |
7:00 p.m. |
St. Peter's Episcopal Church,
Del Mar (34 14th St.) |
| Sunday |
December 10 |
4:30 p.m. |
University City United Church
(2877 Governor Dr.) |
| Saturday |
January 6 |
7:00 p.m. |
St. Elizabeth Seton, Carlsbad
(6628 Santa Isabel St.) |
| Sunday |
January 7 |
3:00 p.m. |
St. Mary Magdalene Church, Bay Park
(1945 Illion St.) |
The La Jolla Renaissance Singers rehearse weekly on
Wednesday evenings in La Jolla. Since the group rehearses
without accompaniment, sight-reading ability is essential.
To schedule an audition, please
contact the conductor.
To recieve email notification of our appearances, or to
hire us for performance, please
contact the concert manager.
Past programs
Spring 2003
Fall 2003
Spring 2004
Fall 2004
Spring 2005
Fall 2005
Spring 2006