ST. JOHNSBURY — The North Country Chorus’s spring concert will showcase two classical works titled “Gloria,” one by Francis Poulenc and the other by John Rutter. The performances are on Saturday, May 3, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, May 4, 3 p.m., at United Community Church on Main St. in St. Johnsbury. Admission is by donation.
The program will feature the Royal Towne Brass Quintet who, along with organ and percussion, will accompany the Rutter “Gloria.” Director Alan Rowe will also lead several songs performed by the St. Johnsbury Academy Hilltones.
Both settings of “Gloria” use liturgical text from the Latin Mass. Poulenc’s work was composed in 1960, Rutter’s “Gloria,” premiered in 1974.
The North Country Chorus has been singing since 1947. Currently about 50 members, this community chorus is a mix of trained and amateur musicians. Auditions are not required.
