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First Inversion Choir

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First Inversion brings together both professional and avocational singers from the Eastman School of Music and the larger community with the goal of true personal and musical growth for all through a focus on fearless and selfless musical expression. When singers truly open to each other and to their audience with vulnerability and mutual respect, the music transcends social and economic divides, opening a space for honest communication and lasting connection.

The name "First Inversion" is inspired by the second chord in the opening tenor aria from Handel's Messiah, Comfort Ye. This particular chord—E Major in first inversion—has always charmed me. Its simple and elegant openness inspires me. First inversion triads suggest (almost insist upon) forward motion. They are not stable. They heighten our expectations and increase our awareness about what will happen next. I hope that First Inversion will do the same for both singers and audience alike. I invite you to take part in this shared, forward-moving experience!


For the singers, this ensemble will provide a safe place where they can continually invert and transform their choral musicianship through a mindful, self-aware approach to communal music creation. In turn, our audience will experience honest, human expression through some delightful, under-sung choral music.

Rather than focusing energy on obtaining large donations and grants to support its operation, this ensemble strives to connect with audiences through ticket sales. We want to sing for people, and we will sing for people who want to connect with us and hear the great choral music we offer. Instead of raising large amounts of money to perform for a small audience, we want to be sure that you will come and bring your friends, so that everyone takes part in making First Inversion possible. 

Website:  firstinversion.org

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Note From Amy & Kevin
    • About ChamberFest Canandaigua
    • Mission Statement
    • CFC Staff
    • Festival Photos >
      • CFC 2022 - Festival Musicians
      • CFC 2022 - Music of Wine
      • CFC 2022 - A Night To Remember
      • CFC 2022 - Classical Blue Jeans
      • CFC 2022 - Formal Concert #1
      • CFC 2022 - Formal Concert #2
      • CFC 2021 - Classical Blue Jeans
      • CFC 2021 - Children's Concert
      • CFC 2021 - The Stars Align
      • CFC 2021 - The Music of Wine
      • CLMF 2019 - Week 1
      • CLMF 2019 - Week 2
    • Press Coverage
    • Friendly Links
  • Concerts
    • The Music of Wine - July 16
    • A Night To Remember - July 18
    • Classical Blue Jeans - July 19
    • Free Children's Concert - July 20
    • Concert #1 - July 21
    • Concert #2 - July 23
  • CFC Artists
    • Amy Sue Barston
    • Moran Katz
    • Kevin Kumar
    • Donna Kwong
    • Johanna Nowik
    • ARTISTS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS >
      • Audrey Andrist
      • Andrew Appel
      • Brad Balliett
      • Thomas Bovard
      • First Inversion Choir
      • Meredith Crawford
      • Christine Grossman
      • Kieran Hanlon
      • Jasper String Quartet
      • Isabel Hagen
      • Edward Klorman
      • Salley Koo
      • Michael Leopold
      • Sasha Margolis
      • Cory Palmer
      • Katina Pantazopoulos
      • Thomas Rodgers
      • Beverly Shin
      • Adam Silverman
      • Patricia Sunwoo
      • Laura Weiner
      • Maia Jasper White
      • Lee Wright
    • Performance Videos
  • Support CFC
    • Our Generous Supporters
    • Sponsorships - Corporate
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    • Donate
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