The long anticipated tour to Carnegie Hall in New York City is nearly here. April 8 thirty-one singers and their supporters will depart Grand Rapids at 6:00 am. Once there vocalists will mass with a national choir of 250 voices and full orchestra under the direction Trey Jacobs of New York City Choirs of Distinction to rehearse before performing Dona Nobis Pacem on the Carnegie stage Sunday, April 12.
Since January Itasca Community Chorus has been rehearsing not only Ralph Vaughan Williams' Prayer for Peace (Dona Nobis Pacem), but also Broadway hits from Mama Mia, Wicked, and Hairspray as well as the title piece "New York New York."
April 26 at 4:00 pm. the full choir will present all of the above at the historic auditorium in Greenway. In keeping with their mission, Itasca Choral Society has obtained assistance from Lake Country Power, held a Soup'r Good fundraiser, and obtained an ARAC grant to keep tickets very affordable. Student, active military, and veteran tickets are complementary and all others are $10. Tickets are available from chorus members, on Facebook, and at the door.
Following the concert is a reception at which returned Carnegie singers will share their experience.
New York New York is funded in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature’s general and arts and cultural heritage funds.
