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WINONA LAKE – The community is invited to join the Community Arts Program for their final performance of the season.
“Celebrate and Sing: Fantastical!” will be April 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Rodeheaver Auditorium, Winona Lake. This family-friendly concert celebrates the wonder, mystery and power of imagination through music, according to a news release provided by the Community Arts Program. Selections of music will be performed by Vocal Vision, Vocal Vibes, Vocal Vision Youth, Bremen Children’s Choir, Grace Lancer Chorus, with piano and orchestral accompaniment from members of the Symphony of the Lakes and others.
Artistic Director Dr. Ardis Faber stated, “Be ready to be entertained with whimsical, magical, and downright fun vocal music! Our focus for this family-friendly concert is to experience the joy of crazy lyrics, famous literary quotes, and childhood memories. To quote Willy Wonka, ‘Come with me, and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination!’”
According to Lori Widman, president of the Community Arts Program, Rev. Richard Anderson formed the Warsaw Community Choir in 1984. Anderson, along with his wife, Ethel, successfully produced local performances of “Messiah” and other collaborations with the Grace Community Orchestra.
In 1991, Anderson founded Classic Arts Programs (CAP). CAP would become an umbrella organization for several area choral groups, many of which remain today.
“The board of directors of Community Arts Programs is excited to continue Richard Anderson’s vision of high-quality community music making,” said Widman. “We are thrilled to continue collaborations with our community artists and musicians.”
Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.capwarsaw.com/event-list or at the door the night of the concert. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 students and senior adults. Children 5 and under attend for free with the purchase of any ticket.
