Benefit Choral Concert
Thursday, May 5, 2016
7:00 pm
On Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 7:00 pm the Marietta College Concert Choir under the direction of Dr. Daniel Monek will be performing in the Lancaster Church of the Brethren Sanctuary as a part of its annual spring tour. Admission to the concert is free, but a free-will offering will be taken in support of the charitable work of the Lancaster County Council of Churches. The church is at 1601 Sunset Ave, Lancaster.
All proceeds from the free-will offering for this concert will benefit the Lancaster County Council of Churches. The Council provides a wide range of charitable services and programs, including the Food Hub, which provides fresh and healthy food to over 100 families on a daily basis; the Clothing Bank, which has provided clothing to over 6000 families, and which includes the PA Workwear Program for help with business attire; Wheels to Work, a means for providing transportation at reasonable cost; and Winter Shelter, an emergency cold-weather shelter for women and children.
The Concert Choir is one of four choral ensembles at Marietta College and one of the college’s oldest organizations. This auditioned group of singers is composed entirely of members of the student body representing every academic division and nearly every major at Marietta College. Under Dr. Monek’s direction, the ensemble has gained recognition for the quality and expression of its performances.
This year’s tour program, entitled Seeking & Exploring features a variety of works representing a selection of classic and contemporary choral literature. The program will consist of works by a variety of American composers including works by Abbie Betinis, Timothy Takach, Greg Bartholomew, and Linda Tutas Haugen alongside a number of well-known favorites by Victoria, Handel, and Mozart. According to director, Dr. Daniel Monek, the “program through its combination of classic choral literature, and poignant contemporary texts provides an eclectic evening that is sure to both inspire and entertain.”
Please plan to attend, and thank you for your generosity in support of the superb charitable work done by the Lancaster County Council of Churches!