ChesterFest | A Benefit Concert & Soirée for St. Luke's Youth Choir

939 Hinman Avenue,Evanston IL 60202

29 April, 2023

Description

With Andrew Lewis, Conductor; Peter Morey, Organ; The Choir of St. Luke's The Choir of St. Luke’s invites you to join us for a special evening benefiting our youth choristers as they travel to the United Kingdom this summer to take residency at Chester Cathedral! A festive English-themed reception will follow. Enjoy tea, champagne, ample hors d'oeuvres, and much more! All proceeds from this event will support the Chester Cathedral Scholarship Fund, ensuring that all of our youth choristers are able to participate in this life-changing opportunity. CONCERT PROGRAM Magnificat and Nunc dimittis - Herbert Murrill Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether - Harold Friedell Love Bade Me Welcome - David Hurd Geistliches Lied - Johannes Brahms O gladsome Light - Le Cantique de Siméon Magnificat and Nunc dimittis - Herbert Sumsion O Lord, the Maker - William Mundy Evening Hymn - Henry Balfour Gardiner The day thou gavest, Lord - St. Clement IMPORTANT TICKETING INFORMATION General Admission (Includes Concert & Party): $75 ABOUT THE CONCERT Doors open at 3:15 pm | Concert at 4:00 pm PARKING A limited number of accessible parking spots are available in front of the church to cars displaying the proper placard. There is street parking available in the area around the event, but please be mindful of our neighbors and observe all City of Evanston parking signs. COVID The COVID-19 policy will follow the City of Evanston and Episcopal Diocese of Chicago mandates at the time of the performance