The MSSU Choral Society will perform its annual Winter Concert on Sunday, December 9, 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 2423 W. 26th St., Joplin.
Dr. Susan Smith, Director of Vocal Studies at MSSU is the new Artistic Director and Conductor of the chorus after the retirement of Dr. Al Carnine. Smith and accompanist Clint Newby have grown the community-based Choral Society to over 60 voices and will present its Winter program with music that will appeal to people of all ages.
The concert opens with George Handel’s O Sing, Rejoice, so very appropriate for the season. It is followed by a medley of familiar Christmas songs, Irving Berlin’s Christmas, and The Chanukah Song/We Are Lights, by Stephen Schwartz.
The featured major work, Child of Hope, is written by Mark Hayes with lyrics by John Parker. It provides a Christmas message of encouragement and peace and is energetic and compelling, yet poignant in its delivery. This is the first time the Choral Society has performed this work and it fast became a favorite. Several chorus members will narrate and provide solos in this masterful work
The event is free, and donations will be gratefully accepted.
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