Springfield Community Chorus Inspirational "An A Cappella Christmas" Concert

The Springfield Community Chorus (VT) is pleased to announce its exciting and inspirational concert, "An A Cappella Christmas." This will be performed on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 162 Main Street, Chester, Vermont and on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, UCC, 77 Main Street, Springfield, Vermont.

We will be performing some holiday favorites, including "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year," arranged by Kirby Shaw, and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (with Frosty the Snowman)," also arranged by Shaw.

In addition to some light-hearted Christmas favorites, we will also perform "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Ives, arranged by Paul C. Echols, as well as a most inspiring and challenging piece, "Agnus Dei," composed by Samuel Barber. This is a choral version of Barber's beautiful "Adagio for Strings."

There will be something for everyone and you won't want to miss this wonderful concert to celebrate the season! The Springfield Community Chorus, now in its 46th year, is directed by Ken Olsson who is now in his second year with the chorus. Ken has put together an interesting blend of pieces, all without accompaniment. He came to the chorus with extensive experience in directing, accompanying, and performing. Ken is also a talented teacher, a skill which the choristers have appreciated as we've worked on this challenging and exciting concert.