Singers in Accord will open its 2011-2012 concert season performing Conflict & Contentment, a contemplative journey through choral music that searches for peace and harmony in the midst of life's struggles. The chorale will sing under the masterful baton of Dr. David L. Mennicke, Director of Choral Studies and Music Chair at Concordia University, St. Paul.

 

 

This presentation of classical, spiritual and folk literature will include: Mozart's "Placido è il Mar"; Benjamin Britten's "A Wedding Anthem" (Amo Ergo Sum), with tenor and soprano soloists; "Psalm 90" written by Charles Ives for choir, organ and chimes; David Mennicke's lovely arrangement of "Down in the River to Pray"; and the wonderful King's Singers setting of "That Lonesome Road" by James Taylor. Powerful music by Brahms, Debussy, Monteverdi, Schütz, Kevin Siegfried and Moses Hogan will also be performed.

 

Both concerts are free. Donations will be welcomed at each performance to support the mission of Singers in Accord. For more information, please visit www.singersinaccord.org.