Julia Wolfe’s oratorio Anthracite Fields moves from buried darkness—“the black hell”—of coal forming underground and a roll call of martyred miners toward radiant light—garden flowers intoned by women’s voices and...
Anthracite Tales, Part 3
Anthracite Tales, Part 2
CpM alto Sophie Crafts is on her way to visit the anthracite region in Pennsylvania. Read along as she shares her Anthracite Tales. On Friday, I will be as close...
Anthracite Tales, Part 1
Jean Croll, one of Chorus pro Musica's altos, and her family come from Pottsville—the heart of Pennsylvania's anthracite coal region. This blog series, “Anthracite Tales,” gives snapshots of life in...
CpM and Bang on a Can All-Stars to perform Julia Wolfe’s Anthracite Fields
Boston premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning oratorio combines rock, folk, and classical music to commemorate genesis of the American labor movement Chorus pro Musica (CpM) joins forces with the ultra-dynamic amplified...
Czech our pronunciation!
Ros Cresswell, a member of CpM’s alto section since 2003, reflects on the joys and challenges of singing in multiple and often unfamiliar languages.
Chorus pro Musica Welcomes Their New Director of Operations!
Chorus pro Musica is excited to announce the addition of our newest staff member – Austin Stewart, Director of Operations! Austin is a transplant to Boston having recently relocated from...
Chorus pro Musica announces its 71st Season!
Chorus pro Musica is thrilled to announce its 71st anniversary season, which will feature exciting new collaborations with local mainstays in some well-known venues, both in Boston and beyond. This...