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A Season of Premieres

Our 2011-2012 Season is entitled “A Season of Premieres” because each of our concerts will feature world-premieres. This is an indication of the Westmoreland Choral Society’s commitment to advance the art of choral music in every way possible. Of course, the programs are not limited to the premieres; they will also feature audience and Society favorites of every type. Truly a Season to Remember as well as a Season of Premieres!

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Hope for Tomorrow – A Memorial to September 11, 2001
September 10, 2011, 7:30 p.m.  Our Lady of Grace Church, Greensburg

Our tribute on the tenth anniversary of the events of 9/11/2001 is a concert that will delight the heart and inspire the soul. We will be performing “Alleluia” by Ralph Manuel, frequently programmed after the Oklahoma City bombings, and a world premier by our new composer in residence, Luke Mayernik.  Glenn Rudolph will guest conduct his 2006 composition “Shehecheyanu,” commissioned by the WCS in memory of its long-time manager Vera El-Attrache, in his newly orchestrated version. This concert will be rounded out with “On Eagle’s Wings”, “The Promise of Living” and favorite hymns.

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Carols Ancient and New
December 2-3, 2011, 8 p.m.  First Presbyterian Church, Greensburg

Our traditional Christmas Concert on the first weekend of December will this year feature the premiere of “Hodie,” our 2010 commission from Nancy Galbraith.  In addition, we will perform Morten  Lauridsen’s “O Magnum Mysterium” and carols that range from the Renaissance, to old favorites like “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”, and “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.”  The concert will conclude with our now traditional rendering of Handel’s  “Hallelujah Chorus”.  Also featured in the concert will be the newly reconstituted Westmoreland Children’s Chorus.

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Sacred and Sublime
March 24, 2012, 8 p.m.  Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin
March 25, 2012, 4 p.m.  First Presbyterian Church, Greensburg

Our annual sacred concert will feature famous choruses from Handel’s “Messiah” with no soloists, just our favorite parts! The second half of the program will be the premier of composer-in-residence Luke Mayernik’s “Symphony No.1.”   This is truly going to be a concert that will be exciting from start to finish.  Continuing our efforts to expand our performance venues, the Saturday concert will be given in Irwin, PA.

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Disneymania!
May 12, 2012, 8 p.m.  Seton Hill University Performing Arts Center, Greensburg

Our concluding concert will be a musical journey through the magic of Disney.  From “The Lion King” to “Mary Poppins” the WCS and Children’s Chorus will put you in the mood for magic.  The concert will feature the premiere of arrangements of Disney classics by Luke Mayernik and will showcase the winners of our annual Young Vocal Artists Competition.  This season-ending evening of joy and melody will delight the whole family.

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