Susquehanna Chorale to perform spring concert at Messiah College
April 20th, 2015
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (April 20, 2015) — The Susquehanna Chorale—Ensemble in Residence at Messiah College—will perform a spring concert May 9 at 8 p.m. in the Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts. General admission tickets are $20 in advance ($25 at the door) and student tickets are $5. To purchase a ticket, contact the Messiah College Ticket Office at 717-691-6036 or visit messiah.edu/tickets. For more information, contact Mark Hunsberger at mhunsberger@messiah.edu.
About the Susquehanna Chorale
The Susquehanna Chorale, founded in 1981 by Director of Choral Activities Linda Tedford, has emerged as one of the outstanding choral ensembles in the United States. The 36-voice chamber choir is recognized by critics and audiences alike for its commitment to excellence and for its artistic interpretation of choral works of many styles and historical periods. The group has performed the East Coast premieres of many outstanding works, and it has commissioned several new works for its concert series. Past seasons have included performances at the Washington National Cathedral, conventions of the American Choral Directors Association, the PA House of Representatives at the State Capitol and most recently at Chautauqua Institution in upstate New York. The Chorale has also toured Great Britain, Switzerland, Austria, and Germany. In addition to performing regularly with the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, the Susquehanna Chorale is the Ensemble in Residence at Messiah College in Grantham, Pa. The group’s CDs have received national recognition, with two—“Wondrous Love” and “American Treasures”—receiving consideration for a Grammy nomination.
About Messiah College
Messiah College, a private Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, enrolls more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Established in 1909, the primary campus is located in Mechanicsburg, Pa., near the state capital of Harrisburg.
