Festival '26

Our next festival will be Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of Riverchase United Methodist Church, 1953 Old Montgomery Highway, Birmingham, AL 35244. Our guest clinician for the 2025–26 season is professor of music and director of choral activities at Jacksonville State University, Dr. Eliezer Yanson Jr.  Dr. Yanson also conducts the A Cappella Choir and Civic Chorale and teaches undergraduate and graduate music classes. We also welcome the return of Karen Krekelberg as our accompanist. A pre-concert lecture will be offered prior to the concert at 2:00 p.m. for those interested in more program details.

 

Our repertoire for this season includes a past favorite, Dan Forrest's Requiem for the Living, as well as several new pieces to our singers and audience. Please see the listing below, and plan on joining us for this free concert of sacred choral music.

 

Veni Sancte Spiritus......................................W. A. Mozart

He, Watching Over Israel.........................F. Mendelssohn

Requiem for the Living......................................D. Forrest

    1. Introit – Kyrie (0:00)
    2. Vanitas Vanitatum (9:29)
    3. Agnus Dei (15:35)
    4. Sanctus (21:55)
    5. Lux Aeterna (29:25)

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing......arr. M. Wilberg

Of the Father's Love Begotten.....................arr. J. Brown

Psalm 100 (Make a Joyful Noise)....................R. Clausen

How Great Thou Art...................................arr. D. Forrest

 

Festival '26 Singer Information

Interested in singing with us? CLICK HERE for singer information and to register for the upcoming season.

 

 

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