Sheepscot Chorus sings Chilcott's "A Little Jazz Mass" and Folk Songs Through the Ages on April 12 and 13 in Damariscotta
2025-04-12 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-04-13 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Damariscotta Baptist Church, 4 Bristol Rd, Damariscotta, ME, 04543, United States
Sheepscot Chorus invites you to their annual spring concert on April 12 and 13. On the program will be Bob Chilcott’s “A Little Jazz Mass,” and Folk Songs Through the Ages: folk songs from the 1200s to the present. Professional tenor soloist David Myers-Wakeman and a jazz combo will join the chorus for this popular event. “We are pleased to perform this exciting concert for the community,” says director Linda Blanchard. As a special treat, the winners of this year’s Sheepscot Chorus Student Music Award will perform.

“A Little Jazz Mass” is an innovative choral work that blends traditional liturgical text with the rhythmic and harmonic flavors of jazz. It is one of Chilcott’s most celebrated and popular choral works, and has received many performances across the world, including at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London.

Sheepscot Valley Chorus is delighted to announce the winners of our 2025 Student Music Awards, given annually to one student from each of three local high schools. The students are selected by their high school music teachers, chosen for their commitment to and leadership in music. Award winners receive a stipend from the chorus and perform at the spring concerts. This year’s Student Music Award winners are Hannah Hills from Boothbay Region High School, Jayden Brown from Lincoln Academy, and Olivia Whittaker from Wiscasset Middle High School.

Folk Songs Through the Ages will include one song for each century, from the 13th century’s “Sumer is icumen in,” through the 17th century’s “Barbara Allen,” to the popular hit “Wellerman.” “The Agincourt Carol,” “Who’s the Fool Now,” and more will be included.

David Myers-Wakeman is always a must-hear, and he won’t disappoint this time, with solo renditions of “Shenandoah” and “Cry Me A River.”

Go to sheepscotvalleychorus.org/tickets to buy tickets. Tickets are $20 (free for children and students) and are also available at Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shops in Damariscotta and Boothbay Harbor. For more information, please email info@sheepscotvalleychorus.org, or visit facebook.com/sheepscotchorus and sheepscotvalleychorus.org.

Sheepscot Chorus sings the Britten "A Ceremony of Carols" and other holiday favorites on Dec. 7 in Boothbay Harbor
2025-12-07 15:00 - 16:30 | Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor, 125 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538, United States
Sheepscot Chorus invites you to their annual holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3:00 PM at the Boothbay Harbor Congregational Church. This concert features Benjamin Britten’s magical “A Ceremony of Carols,” performed with harpist Melody Lindsay, and conducted by artistic director Linda Blanchard. Tenor soloist David Myers-Wakeman and soprano soloists Jennifer Felkay and Marybeth McCaffrey will be featured.

“A Ceremony of Carols” was based upon poems found in the book “The English Galaxy of Shorter Poems.” Britten discovered this book during a stopover in Halifax, Nova Scotia, while on a wartime voyage back to England from the United States in 1942. Drawn primarily from medieval and Renaissance verses, these texts inspired Britten to compose this beloved work. Sheepscot Chorus will present the SATB version of the piece, which was approved by the composer.

Holiday pops favorites will round out the second half of the program. Co-director and accompanist Sean Fleming has a knack for bringing together top-notch musicians for our holiday pops orchestra, sure to set toes tapping!

Tickets are $20 (free for children and students) and are available at sheepscotvalleychorus.org, in Boothbay Harbor at Sherman’s Books and Stationary, and in Damariscotta Sherman’s Bookshop & Café. For more information, please email info@sheepscotvalleychorus.org, or visit facebook.com/sheepscotchorus and sheepscotvalleychorus.org.
