Open call for singers: 28th Annual Harvest Gospel Choir

East End Arts is pleased to announce an open call for singers, to participate in the 28th AnnualHarvest Gospel Choir this fall. Vocalists are invited to join Artistic Director Maryanne McElroy, in her 28-year tenure with the concert series in this non-denominational celebration connecting community members while sharing the joy of music from the soul! Participants must be available for all five rehearsals and three performances. All are welcome; there are no auditions to participate. Interested singers should register at the first rehearsal on Saturday, October 11, at 6 PM, held at the Friendship Baptist Church in Flanders.

All rehearsals will be held at the Friendship Baptist Church, located at 59 Anchor Street, in Flanders, NY on the following dates:
· Saturday, October 11, 6 PM – 9 PM (participants register at first rehearsal);
· Saturday, October 18, 6 PM – 9 PM;
· Saturday, October 25, 6 PM – 9 PM;
· Saturday, November 1, 6 PM – 9 PM;
· Saturday, November 8, 6 PM – 9 PM.

Performances take place at 8 PM on the following dates:
· Thursday, November 20, 2014 at the Mattituck Presbyterian Church, located at 12605 Main Road in Mattituck, NY;
· Friday, November 21, 2014 at the Hamptons United Methodist Church, located at 160 Main Street in Southampton, NY;
· Saturday, November 22, 2014 at the Friendship Baptist Church, located at 59 Anchor Street in Flanders, NY.

For more information about the open call for singers, visit http://www.eastendarts.org/programs/events/harvest-gospel.html/event/2014/10/11/join-the-harvest-gospel-choir-this-fall .

East End Arts’ Harvest Gospel Concert Series has been celebrating the joy of music from the soul on the East End of Long Island since 1986. This series of free concerts features the Harvest Gospel Choir of over 70 singers and guest soloists, led by Artistic Director Minister Maryanne McElroy. The group will perform an eclectic mix of gospel music that should not be missed.

For more information, visit http://www.eastendarts.org/programs/events/harvest-gospel.html  or contact East End Arts at 631-727-0900 orinfo@eastendarts.org <mailto:info@eastendarts.org>;.

East End Arts, established in 1972, is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit arts organization, and operates a School of the Arts, an Art Gallery, and presents a variety of events and programs to promote the arts year-round. Proceeds from all events, sales, classes, donations, and memberships benefit the mission and commitment to building and enriching our community through the arts by way of education, support, advocacy, and inspiration.