The Cumberland County Community Chorus, under the direction of David Garrison, will present its holiday concert, “A Christmas Celebration …. With a Twist,” in early December.
Accomplished pianist Annetta Deck will accompany the chorus on a variety of religious, secular and parody Christmastime works, including numbers by John Rutter, Mark Hayes, Irving Berlin, Tchaikovsky, Mozart and others.
The Four Fifths barbershop group will also have a part in the concerts.
The concerts will be performed at 7 p.m. Dec. 6, and at 3 p.m. Dec. 7-8. at 7 p.m. and Dec. 7 and 8 at 3 p.m. All concerts will be at Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church at 231 Westchester Dr.
In addition to these performances, the chorus will present “An A Cappella Christmas” in the Art Circle Public Library atrium at noon Dec. 9.
Founded in 1988, the Cumberland County Community Chorus is a a 501(c)(3) organization committed to sharing the joy of quality choral music.
Membership is open to members of the community with or without previous choral experience (for example, singing in church, in your community, high school or college), 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. The next season will begin in early February.
Concerts are free, but donations and sponsorships are greatly appreciated and accepted.
The bulk of the monies collected from donations and membership dues goes to scholarships that are awarded each spring to students pursuing a major or minor in a music-related field.
Visit cumberlandcountycommunitychorus.org for more information.