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Eleven area singers lend their voices to the Ipswich River Community Chorus concert in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
The chorus’ spring concert, “One Nation, Many Voices: America at 250,” takes place Sunday, May 17, at 4 p.m., at Joanne M. Benton Auditorium at Wilmington High School, 159 Church St., Wilmington.
The patriotic program includes familiar American music from folk songs such as the Shaker’s “Simple Gifts” to songs of resilience such as the “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and diversity such as the Cherokee “North Wind.” “Keep Marching” from the musical “Suffs” and “Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story” from “Hamilton” are also on the program.
Singers from Haverhill include Caroline Louise Cole, Konstanze Schiller and Lynde Weston. Methuen will be represented by Kristen Prioleau. Singers from North Andover include Elizabeth Elliott, Bryan Hanssen, Ethan Humphrey, Carrie Mazza, Gloria Riley, Sharleen Sullivan and Jay Willis. The 80-voice strong choir is under the direction of Katherine Foley. Foley, a member of the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, has over 20 years of conducting experience.
Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 seniors, $15 for children and $5 for those participating in the Card to Culture program. They can be purchased at IpswichRiverCommunityChorus.org.