CHANTICLEER
CHANTICLEER
Our American Journey
America 250
The world-renowned a cappella ensemble opens the
FIRST MUSIC Season XIX “Hey, New Hampsha!” season.
CHANTICLEER celebrates America’s 250th year of independence by showcasing the diverse voices, songs, harmonies, and rhythms of our shared musical heritage, how those voices influenced each other and their present-day impact. The cornerstone of this program is a commission by composer Trevor Weston, demonstrating the link between traditional American hymnody and African American Spirituals.
Other repertoire traces the American choral tradition from Black Gospel quartets through Shape-Note singing, Barbershop quartets through vocal jazz, plus settings of traditional American Bluegrass tunes and beloved folk songs.
“Calling my Children Home” and “Shenandoah,” as well as arrangements of more contemporary American classics, like Irving Berlin’s “Blue-Skies” and “Home” from The Wiz round out the program. CHANTICLEER appears in cooperation with Opus 3 Artists.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 23 at 7:30PM
FREE ADMISSION
Doors for Friends of First Music Donors and First Church members open at 6:45pm
with General Admission starting at 7:00PM
Seating may become limited for this program. – We thank you for your understanding.
