The Worcester Children’s Chorus will appear with the New England Symphony Orchestra in a Festive Baroque and Beyond concert, taking place Saturday, Dec. 18 7:30 p.m. at Worcester’s Mechanics Hall.
The mission of the Worcester Children’s Chorus is to enrich the lives of children ages 8-18 by providing a quality musical experience through training in choral singing. The chorus is led by Artistic Director Pamela Mindell along with Associate Director Philip Montgomery.
The Worcester Children’s Chorus has performed at Carnegie Hall and has toured to New Orleans and Canada. Recent highlights include Bach’s Saint Matthew Passion with the Worcester Chorus, Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem with several choruses in Central Massachusetts, a 10th Anniversary tour to Canada, James MacMillan’s Passion According to Saint Luke with WPI and Trinity Lutheran Church, and collaborations with several other area choruses and orchestras.
Also appearing with the orchestra will be soprano soloist Elaine Daiber.
Mechanics Hall composer-in-residence Leonard Ciampa has composed a new piece especially for this concert by the New England Symphony Orchestra, Worcester Children’s Chorus, and Elaine Daiber. New England Symphony Orchestra Music Director Roderick MacDonald will give a free pre-concert talk for ticket holders at 6:30 pm.
The orchestra continues to operate as a volunteer-led, nonprofit professional symphony orchestra serving the people of New England. This season’s strategic plan includes a three-concert series at Mechanics Hall, streaming performances as part of the NESO At Home series, and more. For information about volunteering or sponsorship, call 603-438-8920.
Tickets are available through the orchestra’s Web site newenglandsymphony.org or from the Mechanics Hall box office at 508-752-0888.