To commemorate the tenth anniversary of the tragedy of September 11 and to remember those who perished, the Athens Choral Society and the Music Ministry of Athens First United Methodist Church invite you to participate in a community sing of Gabriel Faure’s "Requiem."
The performance will take place in the sanctuary of Athens First United Methodist Church on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. accompanied by orchestra and organ. Conducting the performance will be Dr. Mitos Andaya, Associate Director of Choral Studies at the University of Georgia’s Hugh Hodgson School of Music.
All singers are welcome to join in this special performance without rehearsal. Please show up at 5:30 p.m. The schedule is detailed below. A clearly marked score will be emailed to you soon to distribute to those who are interested in singing. In addition, scores will be available at the door.
If you are not a singer please attend as an audience member. The concert will be a special way to remember the tradic events of that day and to remember those whose lives were lost.
Schedule
3:00-4:30 p.m.: An optional rehearsal for those who are interested. This rehearsal is not mandatory but an opportunity to refresh or learn some notes in advance (in the Sanctuary)
4:45-5:30 p.m.: Orchestra rehearsal
5:30 to 6:00 p.m.: Rehearsal for all participants and orchestra with Dr. Mitos Andaya (in the sanctuary). This rehearsal will be to set a few tempos and go over a few starts and stops.
6:30 p.m.: Performance
For more information contact Stephen Mitchell at smitchell@athensfirstumc.org, 706.543-1442
