Griffin Choral Arts, under the direction of Dr. Stephen J. Mulder, has announced the concert schedule for its ninth season, 2015–2016.
The season begins Sunday, Aug. 16, with a 3 p.m. concert presented by the 16-voice GCA Chamber Choir. The concert theme is ILLUMINATIONS: FROM DARKNESS INTO LIGHT” and features music by Herbert Howells, Morten Lauridsen, Camille Saint-Saens, and others. Tickets for this event will be available Aug. 1.
The season for the full chorus begins with “AN AMERICAN CELEBRATION” at The Griffin Auditorium (234 E. Taylor St) Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m. Special guests The Carroll Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Terry Lowry, join the choir to present music celebrating our American heritage and our freedom.
“A JUBILANT CHRISTMAS” will be presented Thursday evening, Dec. 3, and again Saturday, Dec. 5, at 4 p.m. at Griffin First Baptist Church (106 W. Taylor Street). Christmas with Griffin Choral Arts is a community tradition. Join us for a choral holiday celebration accompanied by organ, Macon’s Barrister Brass on Thursday night, and the Spalding High School Chorus (Brett Duncan, director) on Saturday afternoon. Join your voice with the choir for familiar Christmas carols and enjoy the spirit of the season.
Griffin Choral Arts continues the season with “AN OPERATIC GALA” Thursday, March 10, 2016, at The Griffin Auditorium (234 E. Taylor St). Performed with orchestra, this concert features arias and choruses from many beloved operas.
The final concert of the season, “A CHORAL FIESTA,” will be presented Thursday, May 5, (Cinco de Mayo) at Griffin First United Methodist Church (1401 Maple Drive). The season concludes with choral music from around the world composed for celebrations.
Evening concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 general admission at the door or in advance in Griffin at Safehouse Coffee Roasters and Artistic Flowers and Gifts; in Barnesville at Goggans Florist; in Zebulon at A Novel Experience bookstore; and in Thomaston at the TUAC Gallery.
Griffin Choral Arts is an auditioned, region community chorus. The mission of Griffin Choral Arts is to bring “the best choral music to the community.”
For more information about Griffin Choral Arts call 888-SING1-88 or visit www.griffinchoralarts.org.
