Calaveras County, CA…Mountain Melody once again presents a musical celebration of the vernal equinox entitled “Friends and Music and Spring–Oh My!!” Their musical selections are sure to cleanse your winter burdened palates and bring lightness and joy to your life! The songs include “Jitterbug” from Wizard of Oz, “It Don’t Mean A Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” from Duke Ellington, “The Rhythm of Life” from the musical “Sweet Charity” and many other fabulous tunes. Mountain Melody Women’s Chorus is known around Calaveras County for their beautiful harmonies and lush, blended tones.

Next year in 2019, the Choir will be performing as part of a large international choir on stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City!!

The Chorus is extremely proud and excited to be asked to perform at this event and to represent Calaveras County.

So please join us at one of our concerts, and help support us in our journey to NYC and the stage at Carnegie Hall!

For more info about the Chorus, please visit our website www.mountainmelody.org

Saturday May 5th 4 pm
Union Congregational Church Angels Camp CA

Sunday May 6th 2:30 pm
Ayrael Vieux Winery Douglas Flat CA

Saturday May 12th 4 pm
Mokelumne Hill Town Hall Mokelumne Hill Ca

Julia Shelby: Director
julia_446x400_babyJulia Shelby is the Director of Mountain Melody. She is a native Californian and hails from the San Francisco Peninsula. Since 2001, she and her husband have lived in Mountain Ranch in Calaveras County. Music has always been a part of her life, she has sung in schools, community choirs, and the internationally known Peninsula Women’s Chorus.

Julia formed Mountain Melody in the fall of 2005, to share her expertise and love of vocal music with the community. She continues to expand her knowledge by attending professional choral directing workshops. Ms. Shelby also works in Calaveras and neighboring counties as a registered nurse and nurse practitioner.

Marge Biagi-Castro: Accompanist
marge_opti_455x400Marge Biagi-Castro has a wealth of experience as an accompanist, serving elementary and high school groups, and for several musicals produced by the Metropolitan Players. Her playing embraces many diverse styles, and her love of the music shines through in her performances. She has been with Mountain Melody since 2006 and enjoys working with what she calls “all of those remarkable women.” She thanks her mom for giving her lessons all those years ago–they really paid off!

Mountain Melody: Calaveras County’s Premier Women’s Chorus
Mountain Melody: Women’s Chorus of Calaveras group photoThe Mountain Melody Women’s Chorus is made up of women from all around Calaveras, Toulomne, and Amador counties. While each member has a distinct and individual voice, when they come together as a group, they create a stunning harmonic blend of tones that resonate through high and low registers. Each singer in the chorus looks forward to the challenge and exhilaration in learning, rehearsing, and perfecting the beautiful music they perform. Mountain Melody always welcomes new members.