Please join our Festival Choir as we workshop through a number or water themed music.
Festival choir will rehearse on Friday evening, Saturday (2 workshops) and then perform during the Saturday evening concert at 7:00 PM. The concert on the 7th will include performances by FGCU’s Bel Canto, Cantible and University choirs, Choral Artistry and the Festival Choir. There will be an additional per-concert lecture conducted by faculty and students from the FGCU Water School discussing water issues in our area.
Festival Choir music includes:
Sicut Cervus - Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Emerald Stream - Seth Houston
Wade in the Water - arr. Alec Schumacker
To Be Sung on the Water Opus 42, No. 2 - Samuel Barber
Give me your stars to hold - Richard Waters
Take Me to the Water - Rollo Dilworth
In person check-in begins Friday the 6th at 6:30 PM
Music will be provided to all singers prior to the workshop. We will have both digital and hard copies.
All singers (15+ years) are welcome to join the SingOut! SWFL Music Festival chorus.
Festival/Workshop
(led by Dr. Ijames)
Friday, February 6st - 7:00-9:30 PM
(registration 6:30 PM)
Saturday, February 7th - 10:00 - 5:00 PM
Festival Concert
(The first half of the concert will include performances by the FGCU Choirs and Choral Artistry and the second half of the concert will feature the Festival Choir.)
Saturday, February 7th
7:oo PM
(FREE ADMISSION)
Location for
Rehearsals & Concert
New Hope Presbyterian Church
10051 Plantation Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
Closest Airport: RSW
Hotel suggestions: There are many in the area - Holiday Inn, Drury, Marriot, etc. You may want to map the Church location and then see what hotels interest you. Many are located in shopping centers (Gulf Coast Town Center/Bell Tower Shops).
