Renaissance Season is here!

Our Renaissance rehearsal season for new members starts on Wednesday, May 5, at 7:30 p.m.  All interested singers should drop by and sit in on a rehearsal to get a feel for what we do. 

The Arbor Consort is a semi-professional group of singers based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, performing both publicly and privately throughout the year. Formerly known as "Our Lady's Madrigal Singers", Arbor Consort was formed over 25 years ago as the official madrigal ensemble of the Michigan Renaissance Festival in Holly. We have also recently performed at a fundraiser for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

The Arbor Consort can also be seen as street carolers during the holidays, and has been the Victorian Caroling ensemble for: The University of Michigan Hospital - Gifts of Art, Green Oaks Village Place Mall in Brighton, Hamburg Historical Museum in Hamburg,  Tyme Well Spent Tea Room in Hartland, Ann Arbor Country Club, Barton Hills Country Club, State Street Area Association, Main Street Area Association,  and for Kerrytown Market & Shops in Ann Arbor.

The Board of The Arbor Consort is pleased to announce that Nils H. Klykken has accepted the position of Rehearsal Director for The Arbor Consort for our 2010 Renaissance Season!

Nils is a recent graduate of the University of Michigan and currently teaches at University Preparatory Academy in Detroit, Michigan. A native of Midland, Michigan, Nils currently resides in Ann Arbor.

An accomplished tenor, Nils' prior vocal experience includes: Past President of UM Men's Glee Club, UM Chamber Choir, UM Orpheus Singers, and UM University Choir.

Nils' training under UM's own Dr. Jerry Blackstone, grasp of vocal technique and languages, attention to phrasing and dynamics, fine ear, energy, and keyboard skills were among the items that put him over the top in a vote by audition choir members in their comments and ratings.

Please join us in welcoming Nils at our first formal rehearsal of the 2010 Renaissance season on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at Calvary United Methodist Church, 1415 Miller Rd. Ann Arbor, MI from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. We are pleased to announce that 11 new pieces of music have been added to our repertoire this season!

Open Call for Singer/Performers at the same location, Wednesday evenings beginning May 5, 2010 through the end of the month. Come join our merry band of Madrigal Singers and perform at The Michigan Renaissance Festival!

Want to join us? Just write us at thearborconsort@gmail.com , join us in a rehearsal, and have an informal vocal evaluation with Nils.

Regards,
The Arbor Consort Board of Directors

2009 Detroit Music Award Nominee

Outstanding Classical Small Ensemble

Available for sale

For more CD information: 

thearborconsort@gmail.com

"Though Amaryllis dance in green"

"Au joli jeu" recorded October 2, 2005

(Holiday music not on this CD)

"Silent Night" recorded January 15, 2005

The Arbor Consort is a 510(c)(3) non-profit organization, and is available for hire throughout the year.

Our ensemble meets at Calvary United Methodist Church

1415 Miller Road, Ann Arbor.

For a map and directions, click here.