Greater San Diego Music Coterie (Chamber Choir & Chamber Orchestra)

Born: 2010 - San Diego, California, USA

Founded by Angela Yeung in the fall of 2010, the Greater San Diego (GSD) Music Coterie (= GSDMC) is a member-based organization that serves the greater San Diego community through its dynamic range of subsidiary groups: the Greater San Diego Chamber Orchestra, the Greater San Diego Chamber Chorus, and the Coterie Celli. With its unique repertoire and multiple performance opportunities, each group provides its members a vehicle to develop and enrich their musical skills while sharing their artistic endeavors with the community. In keeping with the spirit of collective musical learning and performances, the GSD Music Coterie also co-sponsors the Winter and Summer Chamber Music Festivals that are held annually on the University of San Diego campus.

Mission:
(1) to welcome the participation of musically trained individuals of all ages, races and backgrounds, inspiring them to challenge themselves for the highest possible artistic achievement in every rehearsal and performance;
(2) to enrich the lives of all but especially the young, fostering in them self-confidence, a sense of teamwork and a communal quest for excellence;
(3) to share the joy of music and individual musical talent with one another;
(4) to present performances to the public that are enjoyable, uplifting, and educational.

The Greater San Diego Music Coterie received its not-for-profit status as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the USA in July 2012.

Greater San Diego Chamber Orchestra

Founded by Angela Yeung in the fall of 2010, the Greater San Diego Chamber (GSDC) Orchestra is comprised of instrumentalists who enjoy coming together to make and share beautiful orchestral music from all classical periods. The Orchestra’s repertoire includes symphonic pieces, concerti, and choral works with orchestral accompaniment.

The GSDC Orchestra rehearses from September to May on Tuesday evenings from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. at the University of San Diego or its vicinity. It maintains an active performance schedule throughout the academic year.

Greater San Diego Chamber Chorus

Founded by Angela Yeung in the spring of 2011, the Greater San Diego Chamber (GSDC) Chorus is comprised of music lovers who enjoy coming together to sing beautiful choral works with orchestral accompaniment.

Rehearsals are held on Friday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. at the St Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in Poway (16275 Pomerado Road) during the fall and spring seasons.

Greater San Diego Coterie Celli

Founded by Angela Yeung in early spring 2012, Coterie Celli is comprised of cellists who enjoy coming together to make and share beautiful music that is composed or arranged for cello ensemble.

Weekly rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. at the University of San Diego. This unique group receives additional guidance from distinguished cellists and cello teachers, among them Glen Campbell and Yao Zhao. Coterie Celli explores music of such different styles as classical, Latin, Celtic, Ragtime and popular

Source: Greater San Diego (GSD) Music Coterie Website; Angela Young (October 2016)
Contributed by Aryeh Oron (April 2014); Angela Young (October 2016)

Angela Yeung: Short Biography | Greater San Diego Music Coterie | Recordings of Vocal Works

Links to other Sites

Greater San Diego Music Coterie (Official Website)