Susquehanna Chorale to Present Spring Concert Series, My Favorite Things

The Susquehanna Chorale, a nationally acclaimed adult chamber ensemble of 40 auditioned singers, will present its spring concert series, *My Favorite Things,* May 15-17, under the direction of Artistic Director, Founder and Conductor, Linda L. Tedford. The series begins on Friday, May 15 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 16 at St. James Episcopal Church, Lancaster, 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, May 17 at Market Square Presbyterian Church, Harrisburg, 4:00 p.m. *My Favorite Things* features Linda Tedford’s favorite pieces throughout her 45-year tenure. Conducting her final concerts before stepping down from the podium, the concert features American composers in honor our nation’s 250th birthday celebration. To be performed are Dan Forrest’s *The Music of Living* and *Shalom*, Mack Wilberg’s *Bound for the Promised Land* and *My Song in the Night*, Shawn Kirchner’s *Bright Morning Stars* and *Unclouded Day, For the Sake of Our Children* by Jefferey Ames*, Sure on This Shining Night* by Morten Lauridsen*,* as well as selections from *Frostiana,*Randall Thompson’s classic and beloved settings of poetry by Robert Frost. The concert concludes with a gospel arrangement of *This Little Light of Mine* followed by *America* and *Make our Garden Grow* from *Candide.* Filled with joy, memories, and beautiful music, this concert honors Linda’s life – a life that has enriched countless lives and truly cultivated a deep love for choral music. **Friday, May 15** Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, 7:30 p.m. **Saturday, May 16** St. James Episcopal Church, Lancaster, 7:30 p.m. **Sunday, May 17** Market Square Presbyterian Church, Harrisburg, 4:00 p.m. Tickets may be purchased through the Susquehanna Chorale website at https://susquehannachorale.org/performances or by calling the Messiah University Box Office at (717) 691-6036, Option #1. Discount tickets are available for groups of 10 or more.