THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE BARBERSHOP CHORUS RELEASE
Danville Barbershop Chorus will be “Sharing the Spirit” at their annual Christmas benefit concert. The concert will be Saturday, December 9, 2023, beginning at 3:00 pm at the historic Fischer Theatre in downtown Danville.
“We’ll have close to forty barbershoppers on the risers,” said Marty Lindvahl, chorus director. “They will sing a number of traditional Christmas favorites, such as ‘Home for the Holidays,’ ‘Little Saint Nick,’ and ‘White Christmas.’ The chorus will also be performing ‘Do You Hear What I Hear’ and ‘A Marshmallow World’ among others. In addition, a couple of quartets from the chorus will perform as well.
Special guests will be the Danville High School Madrigals, under the direction of Jeff Thomas. In addition to their numbers, the two choruses will combine to sing “Snowy Day.”
“Jeff will also be featured as soloist on an inspiring version of ‘Mary Did You Know’ with the barbershoppers,” Lindvahl added.
And there will be audience participation singing a number of familiar Christmas carols led by the chorus.
“Our Christmas concert is traditionally a benefit concert for a local charity,” said Lindvahl. “This year, the proceeds will benefit The Dwelling Place.” Serving as an advocate for those experiencing homelessness and those at risk of experiencing homelessness, The Dwelling Place of Vermilion County serves as a connection to services that have a positive impact on their life’s journey.
Tickets range from $10 – $15 for floor or balcony seats, with Mezzanine box seats also available. Tickets can be purchased online through atthefischer.com or by calling 217-213-6162. Tickets can also be purchased at the door the day of the concert.
