Cumberland County Community Chorus welcome the public to start the holiday season with “A Mysterious Yuletide,” its holiday concert.
“Along with our director, David Garrison and piano accompanist extraordinaire, Annetta Deck, we will again be presenting a mix of sacred, gospel, traditional and contemporary music — plus a few surprises along the way!” said Kathy Gilray, publicity chair.
Performances will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, in Cumberland County High School Jets Auditorium; 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, and Sunday, Dec. 6, at Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church; and at noon Wednesday, Dec. 16, at Art Circle Public Library.
Founded in 1988, the Cumberland County Community Chorus is a 501c3 organization committed to sharing the joy of quality music. Membership is open to members of the community with or without previous choral experience (for example, singing in church, high school or college or in the community), who have a love of choral music and will dedicate the time to attend rehearsals and practice on their own.
New applicants are interviewed by the director prior to the beginning of each season. Visit cumberlandcountycommunitychorus.org for more information.
The bulk of the monies collected from donations and membership dues goes to a scholarship awarded to a graduating student pursuing a major or minor in a music related field.
“This year, we have also awarded grants to four music programs in the younger school grades: Lindsey Aikin, CCHS; Brandon Fletcher, Martin Elementary; Manny Perez, South Cumberland Elementary; and Kristin Lopez, Stone Elementary,” Gilray said.
“We hope to see you at one (or all) of our concerts this season,” she added. “Our mission statement is ‘Sharing the joy of music with the community,’ and it certainly is our pleasure!”