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Princeton Summer Choir to hold concert July 20

Concert will take place at 6 p.m. at Princeton High School

By Shaw Local News Network
The Bureau County Chorus belted out a myriad of songs Sunday evening, following the performance of the Princeton Community Band at Soldier and Sailors Park in Princeton. Brandon Crawford was the guest conductor in the absence of Director Joy Schertz. Accompanist for the chorus was Kathy Allen.

The Princeton Summer Choir, under the direction of Brandon Crawford, Princeton High School Choral Director, will present a concert at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20 at the Sally Skinner Council Auditorium of Princeton High School. (Shaw Local News Network)

The Princeton Summer Choir, under the direction of Brandon Crawford, Princeton High School choral director, will present a concert at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, at the Sally Skinner Council Auditorium of Princeton High School.

Prior to the choir performance, at 5:15 p.m., a jazz band comprised of PHS alumni and friends will present a variety of jazz and rock music.

The choir consists of 40 singers, 17 of which have sung for Crawford at PHS or are concert choir alumni. Five choir members are also IHSA All-State singers.

The concert will feature a variety of selections such as “Witness” a traditional spiritual, “The Homecoming” an American Folk Melody with words by Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Young, “Seasons of Love” from the musical “Rent” and much more.

Prior to the choir performance, at 5:15 pm a jazz band, comprised of PHS alumni and friends, will present a variety of jazz and rock music.

The concert is free and all donations are gratefully accepted and will be distributed to local nonprofit organizations.