The Los Medanos Chamber Chorale performs choral music from the Renaissance to contemporary eras. As a highly competitive audition chorus, it is comprised mainly of vocal music majors under the direction of Professor Silvester Henderson. The Chamber Chorale tours annually to perform intense classical repertoire at reputable universities and concert halls in California and Nevada. Notable professors from UCLA and CSU Stanislaus praised the Chorale's performances and preparation by Professor Henderson. The group also organizes an annual choral festival and performs for K-12 students in California to support music and arts education.

1. Los Medanos College Chamber Chorale
Perfuming choral music from the “Renaissance” to the “Contemporary Era”, the Los
Medanos Chamber Chorale, is a highly competitive audition chorus. Recently honored
with the East County NAACP‘s, 2014 “Musical Excellence Award”, the members of the
Chamber Chorale are generally comprised of the Music Department’s, Vocal Music
Majors. Along with their conductor, Professor Silvester Carl Henderson, the LMC
Chamber Chorale tours each year performing intense classical choral repertoire.They
have performed at some of the most reputable universities and concerts halls throughout
California, and the State of Nevada. They have performed at CSU Stanislaus, CSU
Fresno, CSU Humboldt, UCLA, UC Santa Cruz, and most recently, the University of
Nevada, Las Vegas. Noted UCLA Choral Professor, Dr. Rebecca Lord
wrote this about the Chamber Chorale:
“Last Thursday, October 25, we were privileged to host Professor Silvester Henderson and his marvelous
Chamber Chorale at UCLA. The visit was well organized and very positive from beginning to end. Professor
Henderson contacted me well in advance and clearly communicated the goals of his trip, to motivate and
inspire his gifted students to pursue four-year degree programs. The choir arrived in concert attire looking
sharp, and the students conducted themselves like true professionals—respectful, attentive, and eager to learn.
The Los Medanos Chamber Chorale and several soloists performed a variety of selections for myself, our
revered voice faculty member Vladimir Chernov, our undergraduate music advisor Alfred Bradley, and
several UCLA student. Professor Henderson had prepared both the choir and soloists marvelously. Their
stage decorum was impressive and their sound was beautiful. They performed everything from memory and
they followed Prof. Henderson’s conducting beautifully. It was a joy to hear them! Professor Chernov and
myself had the opportunity to work with the choir and soloists in a master class setting, and they responded
with intelligence and enthusiasm”
Choral Master, Dr. Daniel Afonso, Director of Choral Studies, from
CSU Stanislaus wrote the following:
“Congratulations on the great work you are doing at Los Medanos. I was very impressed with the large
number of students participating in your choral ensembles and with the quality of their performance! Also, it
was nice to hear your voice students singing individually during the first part of the concert. I was amazed
with how much you are able to accomplish with them. They all showed a very good understanding of vocal
technique and stage decorum/presence, and sang repertoire that was appropriate to their voices. They were
very well-prepared and presented themselves with much professionalism. And, above all, they seemed to be
enjoying the experience greatly!”
The Chamber Chorale organizes and host the Los Medanos College’s “Annual
Choral Festival”.Their community performances for K-12 students, throughout the
State of California, continues to validate the importance of “Music and Arts”, as an
integral part of the core curriculum for all schools in the United States. As young artistic
scholars, their choral performances support one of the core missions of the “Community
College”, which is to promote “Life Long Learning”.