25th Annual Concert - 25 Years of Music & Memories

10759 Route 116,Hinesburg VT 05461

12 March, 2023

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As a celebration of 25 years of bringing joy and music to the community, on March 12 the Hinesburg Artist Series will present its annual spring concert featuring a major work that it performed at its first concert in 1997. There will be performances at 2 p.m. and again at 4:30 p.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church in Hinesburg. “We have sung so many wonderful pieces over the years, and this program includes some of the pieces we have loved most,” said Rufus Patrick, HAS Music Director and founder of the organization. “The first program in 1997 featured John Rutter’s “Requiem,” and we are very excited to be singing it again this year.” In addition to the Requiem, the concert will include “Kyrie” by Rene Clausen, the “Agnus Dei” from the Mark Hayes “Requiem,” and the “Sanctus” from Dan Forrest’s “Requiem for the Living.” The performance is accompanied by the HAS orchestra. “Singing in the community for so many years has been incredibly satisfying,” said Yvonne Whitaker, who is one of ten performers who sang in the first concert and are still performing this year. “We’ve had such a variety of music, and it has all been so inspiring. We all owe a huge thanks to Rufus for creating the Hinesburg Artist Series and making it what it is today.” The Hinesburg Artist Series includes the 60-person South County Chorus, the Hinesburg Community Band, the a capella group In Accord, and the ad hoc HAS orchestra. Mr. Patrick said, “We are so grateful to have had so many years of performing for a very appreciative audience right here in our community. It brings joy to us all.”