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SUMMARY:Lexington Pops Chorus presents: In Her Words: Songs of Courage\, Unity\, and Freedom
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord\, Lexington Pops Chorus presents “In Her Words: Songs of Courage\, Unity\, and Freedom”. \nThis concert\, featuring eminent women composers\, speaks of the struggle for equality and freedom\, which is especially meaningful on Martin Luther King weekend. It is highlighted by the chorus’s 2013 commission by Gwyneth Walker\, “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere”. \nAlso featured:\n“Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” by J. Rosamund Johnson/arr. Heather Sorenson\n“Goin’ To Boston”\, arr. Alice Parker\n“Until All of Us Are Free” by Mark Burrows/ words by Emma Lazarus\n“I Dream a World” by Rosephanye Powell/words by Langston Hughes\n“A Psalm of Praise” by Mabel Daniels\n“Give Me Your Tired\, Your Poor” by Irving Berlin/words by Emma Lazarus\nand much more! \nJoin us Friday\, January 17th\, 7:30 pm and Sunday\, January 19th\, 3:00 pm at Hancock Church\, 1912 Mass. Ave. in Lexington. Concert tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets may be purchased at the door\, from members or online at www.LexPops.org (online service charge applies). EBT and WIC card holders may obtain free tickets by emailing Treasurer@LexPops.org. Please check our website\, www.LexPops.org\, for any questions or leave a message with Roseann at 781-365-0576. \nLexington Pops Chorus is in its 43rd season and enjoys the enthusiasm of singers from over 20 towns. Maxwell Evrard is the chorus’s dynamic new conductor. David Owens\, accompanist\, is in his 21st season with the chorus. Lexington Pops Chorus is a member of The Greater Boston Choral Consortium. \nFor singers interested in joining us for the spring semester\, we will hold two free open rehearsals\, January 21st and 28th\, 7:30 pm in Clark Hall of Hancock Church\, 1912 Mass Ave Lexington (on the Green). We welcome new singers at the beginning of each semester. Auditions are not required\, but singers must be able to read music. We sing a wide variety of music\, including classical\, jazz\, blues\, folk\, Broadway and more. Our spring concerts will be held May 16th and 18th\, 2025. Because of a possible location change\, please check our website www.LexPops.org for details. If you love to sing\, join us! \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Lexington Council for the Arts\, a local agency\, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/lexington-pops-chorus-presents-in-her-words-songs-of-courage-unity-and-freedom-2/
LOCATION:Hancock Church\, 1912 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, Ma\, 02420
CATEGORIES:Lex250,Art/Cultural Event
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