Christopher McCafferty, Tenor

About Me

Hello everyone, and, welcome.
This is my new adventure in myspace as of April, 2007. I'm trying to do a little more with the page each day, so if anything is note quite up to snuff, please let me know! I hope you enjoy the music. Please feel free to share it , or add it to your site. Please also feel free to ad me as a friend or post a comment or say hi! I really enjoy the networking aspects of myspace, and I love hearing new music and musicians! Thanks for stopping by!
Chris.
Biography
Chris was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but has spent most of his life in the greater Seattle area. He is in demand as both a tenor soloist, and professional chorister. Chris has performed with such groups as Choral Arts Northwest, The Tudor Choir, Seattle Opera (making his debut at the grand opening of McCaw Hall in the chorus for Wagner's Parsifal), Seattle Pro Musica, and the Seattle Choral Company. He has also had the opportunity to work with such noted conductors as Asher Fisch, Stewart Kershaw, Peter Phillips, Richard Sparks and Richard Nance.
Chris studied music at Pacific Lutheran University, where he had the opportunity to study voice with Barry Johnson - Baritone, and conducting and chorus with Dr. Richard Sparks.
As a soloist, Chris has appeared in many of the world's greatest venues, including Stephansdom in Vienna, and Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, Norway. Chris has premiered several works including the tenor solo in Alice Parker's "An American Kedusha" in 2000, and the European premier as tenor soloist in Richard Nance's Mass for a New Millennium in 2002. Chris has also appeared as a soloist before the World Harp Congress(2002), the American Guild of Organist National convention (2000), the Albiate Music Festival in Albiate, Italy (2002).
While working as a volunteer, Chris has worked with the likes of Ward Swingle, Eric Ericsen, Simon Carrington, Bob Chilcott, and Andrew Carter. Chris was one of the managing directors for the Lynnwood Jazz Festival (1996-97), has volunteered for Europa Cantat and the World Symposium on Choral Music (1999), and has supported many groups throughout the Seattle are including Choral Arts, the Esoterics, the Seattle Bach Choir, Seattle Pro Musica, and the Pacific Sound Sweet Adelines Chorus.
In his spare time, Chris loves to travel and is a certified travel agent. He loves dogs, good friends, is bit of a "techie", and enjoys learning of any kind. Chris has recently taken up photography.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/18/2007
Band Website: chrismccafferty.com
Band Members: Chris McCafferty, Christopher McCafferty, Christopher J McCafferty, Karen Kuenzi.
Influences: Fritz Wunderlich, Mario Lanza, Placido Domingo, Enrico Caruso, Luciana Pavarotti, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, George Peckham, Richard Asher, James Holloway, Richard Sparks, Richard Nance, Richard Nace, George Shin, Barry Johnson, Marcia Baldwin, Keith Evans, Al Galante, Teresa, John, John, and Christine McCafferty, Anne Rafferty.
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Celtic Nights - October 26, 27 2007

This concert should be great fun for everyone. SCC will be joining forces with some traditional Irish dancers and musicians to put on a full show of music by Anuna founder Michael McGlynn. ...
Posted by Christopher McCafferty, Tenor on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 01:36:00 PST

Seattle Choral Company Season Announced

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Posted by Christopher McCafferty, Tenor on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 01:28:00 PST

Duchtman Pictures and Reviews.

I've added some pictures form backstage at the Flying Dutchman. Nothing too exciting, just some causual shots! I'll be adding some more as they come in from others cameras. Enjoy.&n...
Posted by Christopher McCafferty, Tenor on Fri, 10 Aug 2007 12:33:00 PST

What's Playing.....? (Song info)

Here's some information on the songs currently playing on my page.Die Rose, die Lillie, die Taube, die Sonne and Wenn ich in deine Augen seh' from Robert Schumann's 'Dichterliebe'. Opus 48,...
Posted by Christopher McCafferty, Tenor on Wed, 09 May 2007 05:08:00 PST

Friends List Shuffle!

As I've mentioned before, I'd like to use my friend's list to showcase some of the vast pool of talent available here on myspace. This month, I'll be showcasing other classical music singers.&nb...
Posted by Christopher McCafferty, Tenor on Wed, 22 Aug 2007 02:21:00 PST

The Flying Dutchman at Seattle Opera

Join Chris at Seattle Opera's summer production of Wagner's The Flying Duthman.With Greer Grimsley singing the role of the Dutchman opposite Jane Eaglen, it should be one heck of a show! Seattle...
Posted by Christopher McCafferty, Tenor on Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:27:00 PST

Seattle Choral Company 25th Anniversary Gala!!

Thanks, to all those who came. The Choral Company really brought the house down. It was packed! The Mayor even named it "Fred Coleman Day" in honor of Fred's work with the Choral. Co...
Posted by Christopher McCafferty, Tenor on Thu, 24 May 2007 07:42:00 PST

James Dale Holloway

In loving memory of Dr. James Dale Holloway.On this day, Thursday May 17th, my thoughts turn as always to James Dale Holloway; loving friend, musician, teacher, and mentor. For those of you who ...
Posted by Christopher McCafferty, Tenor on Thu, 17 May 2007 04:09:00 PST

Belkin Tunetalk Stereo Microphone for iPod (great for rehearsals and lessons!)

Hello, everyone! I found a gem for the iPod (an attachable stereo mic), and just thought I would share. The Belkin "TuneTalk" Stereo Microphone for iPod. Amazon has a great sale right now...
Posted by Christopher McCafferty, Tenor on Thu, 17 May 2007 01:52:00 PST

Top Friend's Lists - too short!!

Top friends list are too short! My goal with my top friends list, is to share some of the great music that I've found here on myspace, with my friends, and people who come to visit the site.&nbs...
Posted by Christopher McCafferty, Tenor on Sun, 06 May 2007 03:04:00 PST