The Hillsdale Arts Chorale will be performing its first concert of the season at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, on Oct. 27. The chorale will be joined by the woman’s singing group, Bel Canto for a few pieces, which coincides with the theme of the concert, “Togetherness.”
The group will be singing a variety of religious and folk songs, all focused on the themes of community and kinship.
The Hillsdale Arts Chorale is in its 47th season since being founded by local music educator Howard Risner.
Clelyn Brown is the current choral director for the Chorale and has been with them for three seasons as of this year. In addition to conducting for the chorale, she is also working to get her doctorate in choral conducting at Michigan State University.
During Brown’s time with the chorale, she has seen the group grow from around 20 singers to a total of more than 40 members. Members range in age from high school students to members who have participated in the choir since the first year it was established.
“This choir embodies life-long education and a love of music with no age restrictions,” Brown said.
The chorale performs four concerts per year: a fall, Christmas, spring, and a performance with a theme that varies –– all of which take place in St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Brown said that the best way to describe the mission statement of the Chorale would be: “Good people and good music.”
Tickets for the upcoming concert will be sold at the door for $10 each; season tickets will also be available at the door for $30, but those who are 60 years and older can purchase a season ticket for $25.
