HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Stemming from a partnership between the Pennyroyal Arts Council and First United Methodist Church, the Hopkinsville Chamber Orchestra & Chorus is approaching their debut performance in an attempt to establish a new musical tradition.
Led by Chorus Manager Julie Kittell and Music Director Heejung Park, local musicians began rehearsals at FUMC this spring, inviting in community members who have a passion for music. Their inaugural performance will be on June 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the historic Alhambra Theater in downtown Hopkinsville.
“Born from a shared vision to elevate the local arts scene, this ensemble combines world-class guest artists, regional professionals, and our community’s most talented vocalists and instrumentalists to create ‘big city’ musical experiences right in the heart of the Pennyrile,” said the Pennyroyal Arts Council. “The debut performance of the Hopkinsville Chamber Orchestra and Chorus is more than a concert, it’s a beginning and an open invitation for all who have longed for a place to play, sing, and belong.”
The first half of the concert will feature four orchestral arrangements including The Little Bluebird Suite, Goksan and The Deliverer. The second half has a choral performance with songs like Over the Rainbow, My Old Kentucky Home and Carmen Suite.
“This inaugural concert marks the beginning of what we hope will become a lasting tradition of community collaboration and musical excellence in Hopkinsville,” said a statement from the Hopkinsville Chamber Orchestra & Chorus.
Adult tickets are $25 and children are $15 which can be purchased on the Pennyroyal Arts Council website. Established in 1977, the mission of the Pennyroyal Arts Council, Inc., is to encourage, develop, and promote the appreciation of the arts through education, support, service, and presentation.
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