FESTIVAL SINGERS

 Classics to Feed the Soul

Festival Singers, Carolina Voices' "Classical" chamber choir, is comprised of 26-32 auditioned singers under the direction of Donna Hill.  The ensemble specializes in presenting programs that have connections to spiritual and social topics of profound relevance and meaning, in an effort to inspire, engage and entertain its audiences.  Its repertoire ranges from traditional "Classical" works to spirituals, folk songs and contemporary choral music.  The group reaches out to diverse communities and seeks opportunities for collaborations.

 

2009-2010 Highlights include:

 

Give Thanks and Sing - November 14-15, 2009

Sing Your Heart Out - May 22-23, 2010

 

Recognitions and Achievements:

  • Recipient of the 2005 McColl Award by the Arts & Science Council, Charlotte, NC
     
  • 2005-06 Season — Premiered three new works of choral music including Henry Millicone’s Beatitude Mass, William Dailey’s Sing Unto the Lord and David Crowe’s Psalm 138 in celebration of the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit in Charlotte.   
     
  • Selected to perform at Charleston’s Piccolo Spoleto Festival in 2009 for the 22nd consecutive year.