Songs of Liberty: Echoes of 1775

The Lexington Pops Chorus presents “Songs of Liberty: Echoes of 1775”, celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord.

This concert features:

• “Testament of Freedom” by Randall Thompson
• “An American Trilogy” arr.by Mark Hayes
• “Missa Brevis St.Joannis de Del” by Joseph Haydn
• “Dear Theodosia” from Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda
• “Sleep” by Eric Whitacre
• “Five Hebrew Love Songs” by Eric Whitacre
• “Les Miserables” arr. by Ed Lojeski
• And more!

Because of construction, this concert will be held at a new location, not far from Hancock Church. Join us Friday, May 16th, 7:30 pm and Sunday, May 18th, 3:00 pm at The Pilgrim Congregational Church, 55 Coolidge Ave. in Lexington. Concert tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets may be purchased at the door, from members or online at www.LexPops.org (online service charge applies). EBT and WIC card holders may obtain free tickets by emailing [email protected]. Please check our website for any questions or leave a message with Roseann at (781) 365-0576.

Lexington Pops Chorus is in its 43rd season and enjoys the enthusiasm of singers from over 20 towns. Maxwell Evrard is the chorus’s dynamic conductor. David Owens, accompanist, is in his 21st season with the chorus. Lexington Pops Chorus is a member of The Greater Boston Choral Consortium.

For singers interested in joining us in September, we hold two free open rehearsals usually at Hancock Church, 1912 Mass Ave Lexington (on the Green). We welcome new singers at the beginning of each semester. Auditions are not required, but singers must be able to read music. We sing a wide variety of music, including classical, jazz, blues, folk, Broadway and more. Please check our website www.LexPops.org for changes and details. If you love to sing, join us!

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Lexington Council for the Arts, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.