You’re in the right place for the Summertime Singers Concert! The concert should begin playing at the appointed time: Thursday July 28 2022 at 7:00 PM Pacific time. If not, please click the “Play” button, or click the refresh button below.
Go Back
Refresh this page with up to the moment info.
Trinity United Methodist’s Candlelight Concerts
is proud to present:
The Summertime Singers, a local mixed choral group, who will be performing at Trinity United Methodist Church on Thursday, July 28, at 7:00 PM for one set with no intermission. .
The performance will be streamed live at https://trinityumcpt.org/ where you will find a link for the Candlelight Concerts Online and ways to donate. Admission is free, with a suggested donation $10 or more per person.
Half of the proceeds from this concert will be donated to Jumping Mouse https://jumpingmouse.org whose mission is to transform children’s lives by providing expressive mental health therapy and nurturing each child’s healthy development and supportive relationships at home and in the community.
Trinity United Methodist Church is located at 609 Taylor Street, across from the Community Center, in Uptown. Attendees should plan on arriving early – doors will open at 6:30, with the performance starting promptly at 7:00 PM.
The Candlelight Concert on July 28 marks the tenth time Summertime Singers have performed as part of the Candlelight Concerts at Trinity United Methodist Church. Formed in 2011 by a group of singers who didn’t wish to take the summer off when other singing groups took a break, Conductor Colleen Johnson and her Summertime Singers have been committed to doing a variety of music ranging from classical to gospel to Americana. Colleen had moved to Indiana last year for health reasons but has returned to once again lead this year’s concert.
The major work is John Rutter’s “Magnificat” followed by five shorter pieces exemplifying the different styles in the group’s repertoire. Director Johnson says, “The text of the Magnificat has inspired many composers, and Rutter paints word pictures particularly well. It is easy for the audience to listen to and grasp his intentions, and a fun challenge for the singers to convey his vision. The only real risk I see is that the bombastic movements draw so much attention that the quieter sections may get lost, and that’s where the real beauty is.” The choir likes to sing this song because every part gets their turn to shine.
The five shorter pieces are conducted by Jonathan Stafford, who also conducts the Community Chorus. They include a German art song, a gospel piece, a song without words, a Latin chant, and an American folk hymn arranged by Shawn Kirchner. Of special note is “Flowers,” written especially for the group by local composer Karl Bach.