Richard & Jeri Clinger

Ron Cisneros

The Clingers are the original creators, directors and driving forces of Galena Street East.  Entering into their thirty-third year of involvement with GSE; they have created many of the artistic concepts for this highly energetic and talented group of young people. 

The Clingers themselves, have distinguished musical and theatrical careers and bring years of professional experience to Galena.  With degrees in Music and Speech Therapy, they both have received honors for outstanding work in their respective fields.  They have appeared in concert in Europe, Japan, Taiwan, Mexico, the Caribbean, and across the United States.  Richard has appeared as a guest piano soloist with the Utah Symphony.  They have an extensive background in theatre, ballet, and television as performers and directors.  In Los Angeles, their performances included Lawrence Welk, Glen Campbell, Disney and various Movies of the Week.  They have appeared in performances with Debbie Boone, Debbie Reynolds, JoAnn Worley, Donald O'Connor, Peter Reckle, John Davidson, and Robert Goulet.  Richard has also performed on national radio in a tribute concert to Chopin. 

The Clingers are currently the directors of the Music Department at Brookfield School.  Richard teaches at Sacramento City College and also is an instructor of Music Appreciation at the University of California, Davis.  They are also known in the community for their work with the Sacramento Opera Company and the Sacramento Music Circus.  Both are members of the National Music Educators Association, California Music Educators Association, and the American Choral Directors Association.
RJClinger@galenastreeteast.org

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Fondly referred to by many as the "heart" of children's musical theatre for the Sacramento Area, Ron Cisneros provides the creative vision for Galena Street East's annual productions of Holiday Tapestry and River City Revue.  His very impressive career includes many years dancing with Disney and television, as well as, working in television and movies with personalities like Lucille Ball, Andy Williams, and Elvis Presley.  He worked as the assistant choreographer for the world tour of the Wizard of Oz.  The show played in New York City at the Radio City Music Hall, where Ron played the role of the Cowardly Lion. 

Owner and director of Cisneros Studio of Dance, he has been recognized three times by Sacramento's Elly Awards for outstanding choreography.  Ron taught for over 15 years for Sacramento High School's Visual and Performing Arts Center. 

In addition to working with other performing arts groups, such as River City Theatre Company, he currently teaches at Natomas Charter School for the Performing Arts.
RCisneros@galenastreeteast.org
 

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Galena

East Street Gang

This group of students from tenth grade through seniors performs for conventions, schools, community organizations and social clubs.  Tax deductible donations are used to defray costs of production and to develop the talents of Galena Street East members.  Our cast members change annually through a process of open auditions which are usually held at the end of May.
 

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East Street Gang is a boys group of singers and dancers between the ages of thirteen and seventeen.  This is a preparatory group that leads to auditioning for the touring company known as Galena.  Performers in this group learn to harmonize their voices and develop their dancing ability.  Audiences enjoy their performances of barbershop music as well as doo-wop music from the 50's and 60's.  The boys perform at convalescent hospitals and for community functions.
 

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Fireside Choir

Allegro

The Galena Street East Fireside Group is a musical performing speakers/bureau of young men and women between the ages of 14 and 20.   This choral ensemble has been presenting inspirational musical programs throughout Northern California and the world for the past 36 years.   The youth in Galena Fireside represent multiple Christian denominations.   They are dedicated young adults who sing of family unity, love for our country and a better spiritual life for themselves and their families.
 

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Allegro is a female group of singers and dancers between the ages of thirteen and seventeen.  This is a preparatory group that leads to auditioning for the touring company known as Galena.  Performers in this group concentrate on developing vocal and dancing ability.  The girls' vocal selections include a wide range of popular songs from the 50's through the present time.  They also perform classical dances including ballet and waltz, as well as, contemporary dances emphasizing jazz, pop and funk.  Allegro enjoys performing at convalescent hospitals and for community functions.
 

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East Street Cloggers

International Children's Chorus

The East Street Cloggers are a dynamic group of dancers specializing in an Appalachia folk dance called clogging.  Cloggers dazzle audiences using music from country to pop and funk, and recently have added Irish clog in the style of "Riverdance."  The East Street Cloggers area a highly acclaimed group of authentic Cloggers that excite audiences everywhere they go.

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Performers in this group wear authentic cultural costumes representing countries all over the world.  They sing and dance about world peace and brotherhood as they touch the hearts of all who attend their performances.  Sacramento International Children's Chorus performers range in age from five to fourteen.  This group often joins Galena Tour Company at conventions, schools, community organizations, and social clubs.  Children's Chorus is the entry-level group preparing the children to audition for the next performance group.

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