Later this month, local lovers of choral music are in for a treat. Performing in the beautiful sanctuary at First Congregational Church, the Mansfield Symphony Chorus will present “Sing Into Spring.” The event, taking place on Sunday, April 30 at 2:30 PM, is its inaugural spring concert.
The performance also celebrates the group’s fortieth anniversary.
Under the baton of Larry Griffin, the program will include the following:
- Lord My God Assist me Now by II.Padre G.B. Martini
Keyonna Willis, soprano, Sarah Rhorer Alto, Andre Blosser Tenor and Jeff MacMullen Bass - Veni Sancte Spiritus by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Conducted by Dr. Richard Wink
Keyonna Willis, soprano, Sarah Rhorer Alto, Andre Blosser Tenor and Jeff MacMullen Bass - Insane st Vance Curae by Franz Joseph Haydn
- Amazing Grace arr. by Jackson Berkey
- My Soul is a River by Ben Allaway
- Down by the Riverside arr. by Roger Ames
Soloist: Keyonna Willis - Let the River Run arr. by Craig Hella Johnson
- The Awakening by Joseph Martin
- Mass in BFlat (Theresienmesse) by Franz Joseph Haydn
Keyonna Willis, soprano, Sarah Rhorer Alto, Andre Blosser Tenor and Jeff MacMullen Bass
General admission tickets are $10. First Congregational Church is located at 640 Millsboro Road.
The church hosts musical events throughout the year. On May 7, the Chancel Choir will join an instrumental ensemble in performing the Requiem of Karl Jenkins. This performance will take place during the 10:30 AM worship service.