Now is the perfect time to join St. Cecilia Chamber Choir, as the group prepares to perform the Requiem of Maurice Duruflé. French composer Duruflé set the familiar Requiem text to music for choir, organ, and two soloists, building on Gregorian chant as the melodic basis throughout the luxurious composition. Known as a meticulous composer with only 14 published works, Duruflé penned this piece as a departure from the fire and wrath of other Requiems, instead illuminating forgiveness, peace and hope.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of this special concert on May 6 and 7 that will feature soloist mezzo-soprano Jazmin DeRice and bass-baritone John David Adams.

To schedule an audition, call director Linda Blanchard: 207-380-2768 or audition@ceciliachoir.org. Auditions for all voice parts are scheduled by appointment. The ability to read music is much preferred, but those who cannot read may participate by spending extra time learning the music at home with the aid of provided practice materials. We especially encourage gifted student singers to audition.

Rehearsals are in Newcastle on Wednesday nights, 7-9 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Church, 11 Glidden Street, with accompaniment by Sean Fleming, both of Damariscotta.

St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is a fully auditioned community chorus based in Newcastle and founded in 1995. For more information about the Choir, please visit our website at ceciliachoir.org.