New name, expanded repertoire give Valley Chorale fresh musical energy [Video]

Imagine investing the work required to sing W.A. Mozart’s “Requiem” for audiences, only to discover that two other local ensembles will be presenting that masterwork the very same weekend.

Now picture the same performers singing confidently in Swahili and Greek, mastering the rhythms of jazz and watching audiences smile at the opening bars of pieces by songwriters Paul McCartney and Christine McVie.

Valley Chorale members will be singing music from as early as a J.S. Bach composition and as recent as Paul McCartney’s “Little Willow.” Keep an ear out for some doo-wop that puts the tenors and basses in the spotlight.

The Valley Chorale, which will bring its “Wishing on a Song” concert to Staunton’s Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Friday evening, likes to share how a combination of traditional grounding and contemporary verve can energize singers and audiences alike. The singers’ spring concert program reveals many different facets of hope …

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