Summer Sing: Romantic Choral Gems

Date/Time
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Location
First Congregational Church

Join with the Master Singers of Worcester and other choral enthusiasts from the local choral community in a summer sing featuring romantic choral gems of Mendelssohn, Schubert, Brahms and other composers.  Anyone who loves to sing is welcome to join us!   The event will take place in the air-conditioned comfort of Gifford Hall at the First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury. Music will be provided at no charge; please bring a three ring binder if you have one.  Light refreshments will be served during a short break.

The summer sing will be led by Master Singers Artistic Director Malcolm Halliday with keyboard accompaniment by acclaimed organist Brett Maguire.  Guest conductor Stephan Barnicle will lead three Schubert part songs for male voices.  Other works will include Mendelssohn’s “Hear My Prayer” featuring soprano Liz Puleo, Schubert’s “Psalm 23” for women’s voices and sacred works of Brahms including “Schaffe in mir, Gott” and “Lass dich  nur nichts nicht dauren.”  Admission: $10