International Choral and Arts Festival

735 Commonwealth Avenue,Boston MA 02215

14 February, 2023

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International Choral and Arts FestivalTuesday, February 14, 2023Event begins at 7:00 P.M.Boston University Marsh Chapel735 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215Boston University Central Green Line (B) T Stop (#57 Bus)(Sales end 1hr before performance)Livestreaming will be availableTheme: Reclaiming Communities of PEACE Through PRAISEPart of the BU School of Theology Spiritual Life Office's World House: Interfaith Harmony programmingGun violence has erupted in the City of Boston, erasing promising teen lives and countless others. These acts have called for community action with ALL FAITHS TOGETHER. Dear Community, do join us at Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries as we bring together powerful voices of international and local choirs & groups for an unforgettable evening. You will not want to miss this event! Tickets are going fast!!!The youngest victim murdered in Boston, Massachusetts in 2019 was just 16 months old, the oldest 74 years.WHY DOES IT MATTER?It matters to the families of gunned-down/murdered citizens such as:Emmanuel M. 32, of TauntonGodfrey J. 28 of RoxburyEdward M. 70 of RoxburyBaghdad-Z. 25, of West RoxburyAderito B. 35 of DorchesterJoin Us on February 14, 2023 (Valentine's Day) for an evening of healing through song. Find your light and voice towards forgiveness and reconciliation. Renew your spirit. Stand with us. Sing with us. Be with us. Once called the "BTI Choirfest," this event, hosted in the historic Marsh Chapel at Boston University, in partnership with the Boston Theological Interreligious Consortium, has a mesmerizing line-up of praise and worship-filled performances. Opening Baha'i Prayer with Call-and-Response by Mamak Charepoo and Sam OsoroMusical acts confirmed include:Kol Arev, Hebrew College (Lynn Torgove, Amy Lieberman)St. Romanos the Melodist Byzantine Choir, Hellenic College Holy Cross (Fr. Romanos Karanos)Seminary Singers, Boston University School of Theology (Chad Kidd)Boston College School of Theology and Ministry Choir (Jackie Regan)Voices of Hope Choir, A New Way Recovery Center (Barbara Sanford)Berea Seventh-Day Adventist Church Choir, Dorchester (Alan Rias)ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCES ARE ADDED WEEKLY. IF YOU OR YOUR ORGANIZATION WOULD LIKE TO PERFORM PLEASE CONTACT: [email protected] If you cannot join us, please consider purchasing a sponsorship/ad for your business, organization, committee, or foundation, and donate to our cause. Help us carry the message to those who need it the most and let us carry it together in solidarity. "We denounce violence of any kind" is our resounding message. With CMM Executive Director, Sophia Bishop-Rice, show up for our slain Black fathers, brothers, and sons of Boston. Thank you to our Sponsors, Supporters, and Friends!Betty Ann Greenbaum Miller Center for Interreligious Learning & Leadership of Hebrew CollegeRev. Dr. David KillianRev. Dr. Rodney PetersenDr. Alice KidderAbby ShumanPricing:Individual Tickets: $25 - General Admission Ticket (Reduced Rate)$50 - General Admission Ticket$100 - CMM Supporter TicketSponsorship Opportunities* $10,000 – Community Hero (25 tickets, full page ad space in program booklet, plus recognition on our website and eNews for the next 12 months with logo)$5,000 – Community Champion (15 tickets, full page ad space in program booklet, plus recognition on our website and eNews for the next six months with logo)$1,000 – Community Innovator (10 tickets, Name in program booklet with sponsorship level)$500 – Partner (5 tickets, name in program booklet with sponsorship level)$250 – Advocate (2 tickets, name in program booklet with sponsorship level)*As a business, you will receive mention in our electronic publications, including: CMM's bi-weekly eNews, website, and social media. Ads in Program Booklet** $1,000 – Full page ad in program booklet$500 – Half page ad in program booklet$250 – Quarter page ad in program booklet$100 – CMM Friends Listing – names listed in program booklet**The advertising pricing is in addition to your ticket purchases. Questions, or if you need assistance with the pricing, please email: [email protected]