The Springfield Singers hold weekly rehearsals every Tuesday night to fine-tune their choral performances. The choir's dedication to their craft culminates in 3-4 captivating performances each year.
During a typical season, we center our focus on three main concerts: fall, winter, and spring. These performances serve as platforms for showcasing our choir's versatility and artistic prowess, as we present a diverse repertoire that spans from classical masterpieces to contemporary compositions. This broad range of music allows us to connect with different audiences and embrace the rich tapestry of choral expression.
Please find below the details regarding the times and locations for our upcoming season. As always, we eagerly anticipate a season filled with diversity and unforgettable musical moments.
On December 15, 2024, the Springfield Mid-America Singers presented What Sweeter Music, a concert celebrating the beauty and joy of the Christmas season through a diverse collection of sacred and seasonal choral works. The program featured Francis Poulenc's exuberant Gloria, Hector Berlioz's The Shepherds' Farewell to the Holy Family, selections from John Williams' beloved Home Alone Suite, Morten Lauridsen's radiant O Nata Lux, traditional Christmas carols, and Leonard Cohen's timeless Hallelujah, creating an evening of music that reflected both the reverence and celebration of Christmas.
On April 19, 2025, the Springfield Mid-America Singers presented The Sacred Veil at King's Way United Methodist Church. This thoughtfully curated program explored themes of faith, love, hope, and redemption through a diverse collection of sacred and contemporary choral works. Featured selections included Joseph Haydn's jubilant Te Deum, Eric Whitacre's expressive Five Hebrew Love Songs, Jack Halloran's beloved arrangement of Witness, and other inspiring works that reflected the beauty and depth of the choral tradition.
On October 27, 2024, the Singers presented their concert titled "Harvest Landscapes" at Schweitzer, featuring the powerful Requiem for the Living by Dan Forrest. Completed in 2013, this five-movement choral composition is an extended Requiem that weaves together Latin Requiem texts with biblical passages from Ecclesiastes and the Book of Job, creating a profound reflection on life, loss, and hope.
On December 7, 2024, the Springfield Symphony Orchestra and Springfield Singers joined forces for a festive and inspiring holiday concert featuring guest soprano Jennifer Forni. The program included Handel classics, seasonal favorites like Sleigh Ride and O, Holy Night, and a joyful Christmas Carol Sing-Along. It was a memorable evening of music celebrating the spirit of the season.
Francis Poulenc’s Gloria is a vibrant and dynamic choral masterpiece, blending sacred grandeur with playful, unexpected harmonies. Composed in 1959, this six-movement work for choir, soprano solo, and orchestra combines reverence with Poulenc’s signature lightness and charm, making it both profound and joyful. The text is taken from the Gloria of the traditional Latin Mass, which Poulenc sets with a unique mix of exuberance, contemplation, and lyrical beauty.