The Eighteenth Annual Festical of Choirs featured seven church choirs and some special music written by Mary Webber Hall. Our choir was one of the groups that performed at this enjoyable evening of song at the United Congregational Church last night. We shared the anthem "In Christ Alone" and it was well received by the congregation.
Mary Webber Hall was a long time organist in the area. She served both the United Congregational and Lee Memomorial United Methodist churches. She was also an accomplished teacher and song writer. She passed away last month after a battle with cancer. We sang three of her hymns in her honor last night.
The closing moments of the service featured a combined choir of over eighty voices from the assembled choirs. Directed by Barry Asch, the group sang John Rutter's arrangement of "For the Beauty of the Earth."
Our choir always has a good time. We enjoy the music, the fellowship and the opportunity to share our music with a wider audience. Last night was no different. Here are a few photos from last night's event.
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