Voices of Naples opens 2022 season with fanfares and hymns

Harriet Howard Heithaus, Naples Daily News
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Doug Renfroe, left, conducts during a Voices of Naples rehearsal at Grace Lutheran Church in Naples on Monday, February 22, 2021.
Doug Renfroe, left, conducts during a Voices of Naples rehearsal at Grace Lutheran Church in Naples on Monday, February 22, 2021.

Anthems star in the Voices of Naples concert Sunday, opening its 2022 season with chorus and orchestra in music from all over the world.

Entitled "Ubi Caritas," its works range from the title hymn to Aaron Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man" and The Lord's Prayer in Swahili, "Baba Yetu." In between those are ethnic stalwarts such as the traditional Irish "Bandyrowe" and the Scottish "Skye Boat Song." Several traditional spiritual works are included, such as "When in Our Music God is Glorified" and "Domine, Ad Adjuvandum Me Festiva (O Lord, Make Hast to Help Me)."

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This concert features Voices of Naples; an eight-piece brass ensemble; accompanist Kelly Utterback; a guest organist; and other musicians. Douglas Renfroe, its artistic director, conducts.

Concert is freewill offering for the organization's scholarship fund, and no ticket is necessary.

It is the first of three this winter for the chorus, which will celebrate 20 years of performance in 2023. The other two concerts include:

"Singing for Scholarships": 3 p.m. Feb. 27. United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Road, Naples. This concert features Voices of Naples' senior high school scholarship winners in solo, as well as several Chorus, anthems.

"Voices of Naples on Broadway": 3 p.m., March 20, St. Leo’s Catholic Church (parish hall south of sanctuary), 28290 Beaumont Road, Bonita Springs. Voices of Naples sing a variety of Broadway selections, from the familiar to some hidden gems.

For more information on the group, see voicesofnaples.org or call 239-293-0645

Harriet Howard Heithaus covers arts and entertainment for the Naples Daily News/naplesnews.com. Reach her at 239-213-6091.

When: 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23

Where: First Presbyterian Church of Naples, 250 S. Sixth St., Naples

Admission: Freewill offering for the scholarship fund

Information: voicesofnaples.org or 239-293-0645

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