ADRIAN — Chiaroscuro Men’s Chorus will present its annual spring concert on Sunday, May 18, at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary at First United Methodist Church of Adrian, 1245 W. Maple Ave. Doors to the sanctuary will open at 6:30 p.m.
The concert will feature a variety of music composed and arranged for four-part men’s chorus. A freewill donation will be accepted.
The chorus encourages men who love to sing to join them during their membership drive, which will take place during their June rehearsals beginning June 2.
Chiaroscuro, formed in 2013, is a men’s community chorus that strives to achieve the highest quality musical experience. The name of the choir is Italian for “light/dark.” The term is used in vocal music to describe a vocal technique that results in a warm, resonant sound with great brilliance and carrying power.
During the school year, singers rehearse once a week on Tuesday evenings. Summer rehearsals are on Mondays from June through August, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., at First United Methodist Church.
Chiaroscuro is under the direction of artistic director and founder Susan Matych-Hager, professor emerita of music at Siena Heights University and 2010 winner of the Maynard Klein Award for artistic excellence and a lifetime of leadership in the field of choral music, presented by the American Choral Directors Association of Michigan.
The chorus is currently running a fundraising campaign to meet a challenge grant from an anonymous donor, who has pledged to match contributions up to $25,000 that are received by June 1.
Chiaroscuro spring concert
- Date and time: Sunday, May 18, at 7 p.m.
- Location: First United Methodist Church, 1245 W. Maple Ave., Adrian
- Admission: A freewill offering will be accepted.
- More info: chiaroscuromenschorus.org or fb.com/ChiaroscuroEnsemble
