The Chester Children's Chorus and
St. David's Episcopal Church Youth Choir will be performing a free joint
concert event on Sunday, February 21 at 5 p.m. in St. David’s Chapel, located
at 763 South Valley Forge Road, Wayne, Pa.
“We have been looking forward to
this event for over a year now,” remarked Chester Children’s Chorus director,
John Alston.
The Chester Children’s Chorus (CCC)
currently includes 120 boys and girls, age 8 to 18 years old from the Chester
Upland school district. Established in 1994, it is a program of Swarthmore
College. 40 Chorus students will be singing in the event.
The St. David's Episcopal Church
Youth Choir has 30 youth in grades 6-12. Their director, Elaine Sonnenberg, has
worked with the Choir for four years. “We are
excited for the opportunity to collaborate with the Chester Children's Chorus.
John Alston, through his wonderful vision, has developed a fabulous
program that brings great music to so many children and youth. It will be a joy
to sing with them!"
The choirs will be
singing classical and sacred selections ranging from Faure to spirituals
arranged by Dr. Alston. More information on the Chester
Children’s Chorus can be found at www.chesterchildrenschorus.org and for St.
David's Episcopal Church Youth Choir at www.stdavidschurch.org.
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