Share on FacebookWhether you are Buddhist, Muslim, Christian, Agnostic, Jewish, Amish, Atheist, Wiccan, Catholic or 'Spiritual' Safonia wishes for you the joy of times with your friends and family, the delight of the return of the light of Solstice and glad tidings from loved ones well met with true love and companionship.
The past year has been both challenging and joyful for Safonia and our extended family. Our second cd recording Taking Flight was released in May and we couldn't be more proud of the music on the disc. We performed a collaborative concert with Jeff Jenkins and 5280 A Capella in October, our first collaboration with a group outside of the choral world and had an absolutely wonderful time. Last but not least our most recent concerts "Joy, Delight & Good Tidings" celebrated the season with holiday and non-holiday music. All of these concerts were wonderful, and the cd, is definitely worth owning. We also celebrated the life and mourned the passing of our dear member and friend, Diane Carabello, in June. She left us with hearts full of warmth and continued inspiration.
With the return of the light comes the excitement of planning for the future, particularly plans for our Spring concert. One portion of Diane's legacy is the premier of our first commissioned work entitled "When I Sing". Our former accompanist, Chappell Kingsland, currently a Doctoral candidate in composition at Indiana State University, has written a work that promises to honor both Diane and Safonia. Text for the work is sourced from the Rosary as well as poetry from Safonia members. The concerts, also entitled "When I Sing", are scheduled for April 16th, 17th, and 18th, and will also feature the complete cycle of the seasons by Estonian composer Veljo Tormis. There will be plenty of love songs and dances to honor the woodland sprites as they awaken from their long winter sleep. We hope you can join us in the celebration of this concert.
Thank you for your support throughout the year. We look forward to many more concerts together.
--Safonia
Frequently Asked Questions
The name of our group is a made up word, sort of a cross between the word 'Sappho' (Goddess of music) and Symphonia (a small chamber ensemble, generally associated with Renaissance music.) The word 'Safonia' is fluid but somehow familiar. Since it's a made up word we get to make up the definition as well. I think our mission statement works as a good starting point "SAFONIA is a women’s vocal ensemble dedicated to the synergy of music, passion and excellence."
We do three to four concerts per year, which we produce ourselves. We generally perform at St. Barnabas, but have performed other places in the Denver area as well.
Tickets are available from the website, from members and rarely at the door the night of the concert. You may also call Safonia at 720.308.2199 we will be happy to take tickets sales by phone.
We do all kinds of music, but only music which is challenging to the group and fits our mission statement. We have classical leanings, but will be performing spirituals original compositions from group members, music that is not done by most other women's groups in Denver with an emphasis on women's music. We will rarely, if ever, sing a lot of folk, country/western, madrigals, opera or pop music.
Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church.
16-20 singers.
No, it is not. Safonia is a for-profit entity.
No, but there is a non-refundable music fee due at the first rehearsal of every season. There will also be an investment in concert attire and some personal expenses related to travel from time to time.
Vocal testing, pitch matching, sight-reading rhythms and music. All in all, the audition should take 10 minutes.
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. We will be notifying you of the audition location via e-mail as soon as we know.
Call for Singers
Safonia is auditioning new singers January 3rd. Send Marla an email if you'd like to audition!
Buy A CD!
Safonia's latest CD "Taking Flight!" is now available for purchase online