The Musical Moments recital series at the Geneva Public Library will feature Resonanz, the vocal chamber ensemble from the Rochester Oratorio Society, on Friday, October 25, starting at 7:30 p.m.
The program is titled “Timbuctoo to Today.” New Yorkers have long cherished a splendid quality of life in strong, equitable communities. The program will celebrate this heritage through uplifting music by American composers, including traditional Spirituals, Gospel tunes for the new age, Aaron Copland, Glenn McClure, Bill Withers, and many others.
The idea for Resonanz ,a “choir within the choir,” was initiated in 2006, when as part of the artistic planning with incoming Artistic Director Eric Townell, the ROS Board of Directors indicated their interest in forming a small touring ensemble. In spring 2007, Townell offered the Board the concept of a flexible, innovative, high-quality small ensemble that could represent the larger chorus. The group performs a cappella or with keyboard accompaniment.
The concert will last approximately an hour and is free and open to the public. To learn more about Resonanz or the Rochester Oratorio Society, Inc., go to ROSsings.org or call (585) 473-2234.
Musical Moments is possible thanks to sustaining financial gifts from Jane Crumlish, the Foundation for Geneva Public Library, and the efforts of volunteers. To find out more about volunteering, please visit here.
December 13 – “So Noted” acapella choir
January 10 – Kate Ferguson-Schmidl & Dave Kuykendall duo
February 7 – Geneva Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Choir
March 7 – Paul Schliffer, flute & Joe Pepper, piano
April 11– Stan Proffitt, piano
May 9 – The Rochester Recorder Society Ensemble