Lenten concerts set for Beaver Valley Choral Society

Scott Tady, Beaver County Times
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Beaver Valley Choral Society celebrates its 2023 Diamond Jubilee by presenting its Lenten concert series, “God So Loved the World" at three Beaver County churches.

The society's Principal Choir, Orchestra and Treble Youth Chorale present a musical message of hope, peace and joy through the sacrifice and resurrection of Christ.

Showtimes are 4 p.m. as “God So Loved the World” is presented at these dates and locations:

*March 25, New Brighton United Methodist Church, 1033 Sixth Ave., New Brighton.

*March 26, Our Lady of the Valley SS. Peter & Paul Parish, 200 Third St. Beaver.

*April 1, New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, 183 New Bethlehem Church Road, HopewellTownship.

The highlight of the program is “Praise God in His Sanctuary,” a selection written by Philip H. Inman, former director of the Beaver Valley Choral Society. Selections from John Rutter’s “Requiem” – (I) "Requiem aeternam," (III) "Pie Jesu" and (VI) "The Lord is My Shepherd;" and “Surely He Hath Bourne Our Grief” by Lyndon Salathiel also areshowcased.Admission is free, but donations are accepted.

The Beaver Valley Choral Society has a series of Lenten concerts.
The Beaver Valley Choral Society has a series of Lenten concerts.

Sharon Burchill, BVCS artistic director and principal conductor, conducts the 93-voice adult Principal Choir and Orchestra.

Director Deborah Silverstein leads the 13 children who are members of the Treble Youth Chorale.

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