Celebrate the Holiday Season with Two December Concerts by Local Choirs
The Sherwood Community Chamber Choir (SCCC) is thrilled to present two Winter Concerts for the 2024 holiday season. The first, Hearts in Harmony, will feature performances by SCCC, the Olney Community Youth Choir (OCYC), and the Sherwood High School Chamber Singers. The second concert, the Holiday Community Sing, will feature SCCC and Vocal Accord (formerly SCCE), with special guest Simone Brown, soprano.
Hearts in Harmony
Date: December 8, 2024
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 4200 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney, MD 20832
Join us for “Hearts in Harmony,” an inspiring evening of music that brings together multiple choirs, including the SCCC (comprising 60 adult singers), the Youth Choir, and the SHS Chamber Singers. The concert will conclude with a joint performance of The Storm is Passing Over by Tinsley arr. Barbara Baker, featuring over 100 voices on stage.
Tickets are available for purchase online through GiveButter and at the door. Free admission for children under 12.
Holiday Community Sing
Date: December 15, 2024
Time: 4:30 p.m. (start time delayed from 4:00 p.m.)
Location: Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 4200 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney, MD 20832
The holiday spirit continues with Holiday Community Sing, a free-admission event featuring SCCC and Vocal Accord. Special guest Simone Brown, soprano, will perform solos and lead the audience through a sing-along portion. This concert’s setlist will include traditional holiday favorites, making this concert perfect for families and community members who want to enjoy the magic of the season through song and celebration.
For further updates, please stay tuned here on our website or follow us on social media. We look forward to celebrating the season with you!
About the Choirs:
Sherwood Community Chamber Choir (SCCC): Founded in 2014 by William Evans, SCCC is a volunteer auditioned choir of about 60 singers. Evans, who taught choral music at Sherwood High School for 37 years, leads the choir, supported by Kenny Phillips, Assistant Music Director. The choir’s mission is to enrich the community and its members through choral singing and concerts.
Vocal Accord (formerly SCCE): Established in 2022, the Chamber Ensemble consists of 12 members of the Chamber Choir and focuses on a small ensemble choral music repertoire.
Olney Community Youth Choir (OCYC): OCYC was founded in 2022 with the goal of filling the need for singing opportunities for students in grades 4–8 in the Olney area. The choir consists of two groups: Cavatina (grades 4–6) and Crescendo (grades 6–8). Cavatina is directed by Ashley Grantham, a music educator and Sherwood HS graduate. Crescendo is directed by Sidney Clarke-Lequerique, choral director at Richard Montgomery High School. OCYC is supported by Assistant Director/Collaborative Accompanist Michele Rohan and Choral Manager Zoe Bullit.
Sherwood High School Chamber Singers: The SHS Chamber Singers are led by director Emily Chu. This auditioned choir meets in class daily, and their repertoire consists of chamber and global musical pieces.
Support Our Choir’s Mission
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, SCCC relies on the generosity of supporters like you to continue enriching the community through music. Your donations help fund our concerts, rehearsal spaces, and need-based scholarships for Youth Choir singers.
We welcome contributions in multiple forms:
Online via GiveButter or Venmo (@SHSCCC).
In cash or by Check made payable to “Sherwood Community Chamber Choir”, given to Bill Evans or Joey Adam, or handed to us at our concerts. Contact us for mailing address.
Appreciated Securities — please contact us for more details on how to contribute.
Your support helps keep the music alive. Thank you for being a part of our musical family!
