To conclude its 61st season, the Manchester Choral Society will present the rarely performed Lobgesang (Song of Praise) by Felix Mendelssohn composed in 1840 when the composer was 31. This major work was posthumously catalogued as his second symphony and is described by the composer as a symphony-cantata showing influence from Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. The work will be performed with full orchestra utilizing professional musicians from the Boston and Manchester areas. The work features three soloists, two sopranos and a tenor.
The program will also include the New England premiere of Ruminations (on Poems of Rumi) by award-winning American composer Jennifer Higdon. Ruminations is like a small book of meditative thoughts on the relationship of music to life. Like Rumi’s poems, they are short and to the point, maintaining the beautiful poetic qualities captured by translator Coleman Barks. The work was commissioned in 2017 by The Washington Master Chorale (through the NEA and a private gift) and The Rhodes College Endowment.
The program will also include the New England premiere of Ruminations (on Poems of Rumi) by award-winning American composer Jennifer Higdon. Ruminations is like a small book of meditative thoughts on the relationship of music to life. Like Rumi’s poems, they are short and to the point, maintaining the beautiful poetic qualities captured by translator Coleman Barks. The work was commissioned in 2017 by The Washington Master Chorale (through the NEA and a private gift) and The Rhodes College Endowment.
Fundraising goal
Patrons may support the orchestra, soloists, or a singer from MCS. Each category has a funding goal. Donors will be recognized in the concert program booklet and on the MCS website and Facebook page if they wish. Donations of $500 or more will receive 2 complimentary tickets. All donations are tax deductible.
sponsorships available
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3 ways to donate:
3 ways to donate:
- Use this paper donation form and letter.
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- Donate here with PayPal. Click on the donate button below! Once in PayPal, in the "notes" section please let us know what instrument / musician you would like to sponsor. Thank you!
Orchestra
Violin ~ (10) $175 per violin
Viola ~ (3) $175 per viola
Cello ~ (2) 175 per cello 1 cello remains
Double Bass ~ (2) $175 per double bass TAKEN!
Flute ~ (2) $175 per flute TAKEN!
Oboe ~ (2) $175 per oboe
Clarinet ~ (2) $175 per clarinet
Bassoon ~ (2) $175 per bassoon
Trumpet ~ (2) $175 per trumpet
Horn ~ (4) $175 per horn
Trombone ~ (3) $175 per trombone TAKEN!
Timpani / Percussion~ $500 TAKEN!
Piano / Organ ~ (1) Charlie Blood ~ $500 TAKEN!
Soloists
Soprano (2) ~ $700 BOTH TAKEN!
Tenor (1) ~ $700 TAKEN!
MCS Singer
Sponsor a singer from the Manchester Choral Society. Sponsorship level begins at $50.
Violin ~ (10) $175 per violin
Viola ~ (3) $175 per viola
Cello ~ (2) 175 per cello 1 cello remains
Double Bass ~ (2) $175 per double bass TAKEN!
Flute ~ (2) $175 per flute TAKEN!
Oboe ~ (2) $175 per oboe
Clarinet ~ (2) $175 per clarinet
Bassoon ~ (2) $175 per bassoon
Trumpet ~ (2) $175 per trumpet
Horn ~ (4) $175 per horn
Trombone ~ (3) $175 per trombone TAKEN!
Timpani / Percussion~ $500 TAKEN!
Piano / Organ ~ (1) Charlie Blood ~ $500 TAKEN!
Soloists
Soprano (2) ~ $700 BOTH TAKEN!
Tenor (1) ~ $700 TAKEN!
MCS Singer
Sponsor a singer from the Manchester Choral Society. Sponsorship level begins at $50.