East End Arts is pleased to announce an open call for singers to participate in the 29th Annual Harvest Gospel Choir this fall. Vocalists are invited to join Artistic Director Maryanne McElroy, who for 29 years has led the concert series: a non-denominational celebration that connects community members while sharing the joy of music from the soul! Participants must be available for 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 17 at 6 p.m., 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 17, 6 – 9 p.m. (participants register at first rehearsal);
• Saturday, October 24, 6 – 9 p.m.;
• Saturday, October 31, 6 – 9 p.m.;
• Saturday, November 7, 6 – 9 p.m.;
• Saturday, November 14, 6 – 9 p.m.
Performances take place at 8 p.m. on the following dates:
• Thursday, November 19 at the Mattituck Presbyterian Church, located at 12605 Main Road in Mattituck;
• Friday, November 20 at the Hamptons United Methodist Church, located at 160 Main Street in Southampton;
• Saturday, November 21 at the Friendship Baptist Church, located at 59 Anchor Street in Flanders.
For more information about the open call for singers, visit the Harvest Gospel Choir website.
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 the Harvest Gospel Choir website or contact East End Arts at 631-727-0900 or info@eastendarts.org.
Source: East End Arts press release dated August 12, 2015.
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