All three levels of South King County’s Rainier Youth Choirs perform an “Earth, Wind & Fire” Concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 23 at Kent United Methodist Church, 11010 SE 248th St.
Most selections in the concert include an aspect of the theme, “Earth, Wind & Fire”, and represent a wide variety of genres and styles.
“I’ve lost count of the number of times singers and adults have said how much they love the slate of songs we’re performing this time,” said RYC Artistic Director, Leora Schwitters. “New audience members will be incredibly impressed with the artistry displayed by each of the groups. I imagine that when most people think of kids singing, they don’t expect much actual musicality to be evident. Those people will be in for a pleasant surprise.”
Bella Voce, the youngest RYC group, opens the program with a couple of upbeat contemporary pieces. Colla Voce, the RYC mid-level group, has several interesting songs from different countries. Consonare, the mixed voice high school/college age ensemble, has the most diverse set, including selections by Grieg and Schumann, contemporary songs, a traditional spiritual song and a rousing rendition of “Hail Holy Queen” from Sister Act.
The concert finale combines all groups on Harry Belafonte’s “Turn the World Around,” made famous on the “Muppet Show”.
Traditionally, RYC showcases high school members who earned a berth in the state solo contest held in Ellensburg each April. This year, Sarah Martin, a Thomas Jefferson High School senior, won the Valley Region Division as Soprano I. She will perform Pergolesi’s “Stizzoso, mio stizzoso” from the opera La Serva Padrona. She studies voice privately with Dr. Sandra Glover.
Tickets purchased in advance at www.RainierYouthChoirs.org are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors/students. Tickets also are available at the door for $15 and $12. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7:00 p.m. concert.
Attendees are also encouraged to bring nonperishable food donations for the Kent Food Bank.
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