WINONA, Minn. — The community is invited to the inaugural Valéncia Chorale concert on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels, 1155 W. Wabasha St. Comprised of singers from the Winona area, the Valéncia Chorale is a mixed community choir directed by Dr. Patrick O’Shea. They explore music of a wide range of periods and genres.
Since the Valéncia Chorale was formed in September, more than 40 adults of all ages have been gathering weekly to join in song and enjoy the social, emotional, and musical benefits of preparing for their debut concert.
The audience will enjoy familiar and new pieces, including Randall Thompson’s “From Frostiana,” which adapts Robert Frost’s poems in beautiful choral arrangements; old American songs by Aaron Copland; and Scottish folk songs.
Tickets will go on sale Thursday, Nov. 14, and are $10 for adults and $5 for students. They can be purchased at the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 W. 10th St., or one hour prior to the performance at Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels. Cash or check only. Handicapped seating is available. For more information, call 507-453-5500 or email mca@smumn.edu.
About MCA
The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA), an affiliate program of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, is a nonprofit community arts school offering programming in dance, music, visual art, and theater. Classes, lessons, workshops, and camps are offered for students of all ages from birth through older adults at the Valéncia Arts Center. For more information about MCA or Galleria Valéncia, visit mca.smumn.edu, email mca@smumn.edu, or call 507-453-5500.