Choral society performances look to evoke the serenity of night

The Granite State Choral Society presents its spring concert later this month. (Courtesy photo)

ROCHESTER - The Granite State Choral Society presents their spring concert "All Through the Night" on April 23 and 24. Under the direction of Daniel Roihl, Music Director, this exciting program will celebrate night through music in a wide variety of styles and time periods. More than just that period of darkness from sunset to sunrise, night is a time for peace and silence, contemplation and love, dreams and wishes, and fears and hope. Join us as we reminisce about yesterday and wonder about tomorrow "All Through the Night."

Performances will be held on Saturday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 34 South Main Street, Rochester, NH, and Sunday, April 24 at 3 p.m. at Grace Church, 57 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH.

Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased at First United Methodist Church, 34 South Main St., Rochester, Care Pharmacy, 161 South Main Street, Rochester, from any Granite State Choral Society member, or online at www.gschoralsociety.org.

Granite State Choral Society is a non-auditioned community chorus dedicated to presenting quality choral performances, ranging in styles from classics to Broadway, and to promoting the appreciation of the choral arts. The members come from all walks of life from ages 12 and up, and range from experienced singers to novices just discovering the joys of choral singing.

GSCS encourages singers to join them in the fall. Rehearsals for the choral society will begin on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the First Church Congregational in Rochester from 4-6:30 p.m. Registration begins at 3:15 pm on Sept. 11. There are no auditions. Knowledge of how to read music is not a requirement, but may be helpful. Performances are scheduled for Nov. 19 and 20, 2016. In addition, GSCS is hosting its second Vocal and Choral Workshop on August 6. Learn techniques & skills useful to group singing, whether in a small church choir or large community ensemble. All voice parts (SATB) will find this a stimulating and useful day to work on vocal technique, ask questions, and learn more about how to achieve the best vocal sound when participating in a choir or small group. Cost is $99 and participants will receive a 10% discount on member dues if they decide to join GSCS in the fall. For more information please call (207) 457-1576 or visit www.gschoralsociety.org.