The romantic influence of the sun, moon and stars is highlighted during the Quincy Symphony Chorus spring pops concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5 at Salem Church at 9th & State Streets in Quincy.
This celestial concert includes popular hits “Moon River,” “Here Comes the Sun,” “Starry, Starry Night,” and many others, accompanied by piano, guitar, ukulele, bass and drums. Soloists include Kristin Ramseyer, soprano, Lisa Blake, mezzo-soprano and Josh Ramseyer, baritone.
The chorus, under the direction of Dr. Phyllis Robertson, is a regional singing group with members from many generations coming together weekly for the fellowship and the enjoyment of making music.
Tickets for “Sun, Moon & Stars” will be available at the door or in advance at Quincy County Market, Hy-Vee and Sturhahn Jewelers. The cost is $18 for adults and $15 for seniors. Seating is limited and patrons should arrive early to be guaranteed a seat. Thanks in part to support from the Tracy Family Foundation and Community Foundation, children 18 and under are admitted free to all QSO concerts, and are encouraged to attend. The performance is made possible in part by Music Sponsor Klingner & Associates, Media Sponsor STARadio WTAD, and the Illinois Arts Council Agency. Special thanks to our season sponsors Knapheide Manufacturing Company and Blessing Health System.
The $250 early bird drawing for the QSOA fundraising raffle will be held at the end of intermission. Raffle tickets are for sale for $10 each or 12 for $100, and are available from any chorus, orchestra, Encore!, or board member. The $1,000 grand prize drawing will be held at the Quincy Symphony’s Orchestra’s “Natural Wonders” Finale Concert on April 10. The winner need not be present at the drawing. Sponsored by Homebank and Cape Air, the annual raffle supports the many programs of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association. Visit www.qsoa.org or call the symphony office at 217-222-2856 for more information.
