We Remember: A COVID-19 Memorial Concert

239 Regent Avenue,Providence RI 02908

11 July, 2021

Description

“We Remember,” a memorial concert featuring the finest choral works from across the breadth of musical traditions. Join Ensemble Altera for "We Remember," a choral experience unlike any other. In our first live concert since the pandemic, we gather to remember those who were lost, and to honor those front-line heroes who kept our communities strong over the past year. Throughout four distinct musical sections, the audience will be guided through a process of healing, using musical themes to facilitate reflection. Structured around the ideas of Repentance, Repose, Requiem, and Remembrance, the concert will feature a range of choral pieces from the Baroque through modern eras, representing the breadth of western music. Alongside a world-premiere arrangement of "Amazing Grace," composed exclusively for Ensemble Altera by Michael Garrepy, we will also feature the work of a new composer: a commission based on "For the Beauty of the Earth." Sponsored in part by Choral Arts New England. Ticket Information Tickets for this concert will be sold by the socially-distanced pod. Pods are limited to between 1-4 individuals. There are three ticket levels from which to choose: VIP Experience seats, $60 per person: Seated closest to the choir, but at 25' distance for safety. Includes access to an exclusive VIP reception with the artists. Level B tickets, $30 per person: Seated in the middle section.Level C tickets, $15 per person: Seated in the rear of the church.Tickets must be purchased in advance for this performance. No walk-up sales will be permitted. Safety Protocols Ensemble Altera will adhere to all state and local safety standards and protocols. Audiences will be limited to 300 individuals per performance (50% of venue capacity), and households will be seated in individual pods that will be socially distanced from one another. Masks must be worn by audience members at all times before, during, and after the performance. Sanitizing stations will be available at entrances, including hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, and extra masks. A full list of safety protocols will be sent in advance to all attendees, including social distancing measures, contactless check-in, etc. All attendees, staff, and musicians will be asked to stay home if they are sick the day of the performance. Refunds will be permitted through the day of the performance for this program, in case an attendee falls ill and is unable to attend. Any unvaccinated musicians and staff will undergo strict daily testing. All singers will maintain a distance of 25 feet from audience while singing unmasked, and will wear masks at all other times, including during any audience interaction before or after the concert.