Barker Series Concert: Grand Rapids Choir of Men & Boys October 5, 2011
Posted by Dan in : Events , trackback| Sunday, May 20, 2012 | ||
| 4:00 pm | to | 5:30 pm |
GRAND RAPIDS CHOIROF MEN AND BOYS
SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2012 | 4:00 P.M.
The Grand Rapids Choir of Men and Boysbegins it’s 22nd season this year (2011-2012). Specializing in sacred concerts andseasonal services, the choir ismodeled afterthe centuries old English Cathedral traditionof choirs ofmen and boys with a repertoireranging from the renaissance through the20th century. Such composers as Byrd, Tallisand Gibbons, Purcell, Handel, StanfordBritten and Tavener are just a few of thosein the repertoire of the Choir.The Choir of Men and Boys is comprisedof 20 plus soprano choristers between theages of seven and fourteen along with acontingent of 20 plus adults who sing thealto, tenor and bass parts. This year, tenof the adults singing with the choir arefathers of choristers which brings a ratherunique character to the group.Since 2011, the Choir has been under thedirection of Scott Bosscher who trainedin England as a choral scholar at WellsCathedral and is certified in the RoyalSchools of Music. Please join us to hear theunique sound of the Grand Rapids Choir ofMen and Boys as we close the 2011-2012season of the Barker Festival at CentralReformed Church.
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