Chorus to present spring concert

Staff Report

YOUNGSTOWN

The Stambaugh Chorus, directed by Dr. Hae-Jong Lee with accompanist Alison Morris, will present a spring concert, “Songs of America I: Peace & Hope,” at 4 p.m. May 22 in Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave.

The program will feature four songs from Randall Thompson’s “Frostiana,” a commemorative work that features poetry of Robert Frost.

The chorus also will perform “Sleep” by the American composer, conductor and lecturer Eric Whitacre.

Hymns, folksongs, spiritual and Gospel songs such as “Worthy to be Praised” by Byron J. Smith; “Shennandoah,” arranged by James Erb; “Keep your Lamps,” arranged by Andre Thomas; “His Voice As the Sound,” arranged by Alice Parker and Robert Shaw; and “Swingin’ with the Saints,” arranged by Mark Hayes will be presented.

The theme of peace and hope will be showcased in contemporary songs such as “I’ll Make the Difference” by Moses Hogan, “Deep Peace” by Bill Douglas, “United in Song” by Paul Halley and “We Rise Again” by Leon Dubinsky.

Tickets are $10 at the door. Advance reservations are buy one ticket-get one free. College students with identification and youths, high-school age and younger, will be admitted free.

Reservations can be made online at the chorus website, www.stambaughchorus.org, or by calling 330-881-1499.

A reception with refreshments will follow the concert.