The Chorus of East Providence to Perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC

The Chorus of East Providence has been invited to participate in the 2024 National
Memorial Day Choral Festival in Washington, D.C. in commemoration of the 80 th anniversary of
D-Day and the liberation of France. This patriotic, choral-orchestral spectacle will take place in
the concert hall of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on May 26, 2024.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is America’s living memorial to
President John F. Kennedy, attracting millions of visitors each year to more than 2,000
performances, events, and exhibits. With its artistic affiliates, the National Symphony Orchestra
and Washington National Opera, the Center is one of the nation’s busiest performing arts
centers dedicated to providing world-class art, powerful education, and outstanding memorial
experiences to the broadest possible constituency.

The Chorus of East Providence is featured among several accomplished ensembles
selected to perform in this historic tribute to America’s heroes past and present. They will be
joined by some of the nation’s finest orchestral players from the United States Air Force
Symphony Orchestra and featured vocal soloists under the direction of Dr. Craig Jessop, former
music director of The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.

The National Memorial Day Choral Festival is produced and presented by Music
Celebrations International, LLC. For more information, visit musiccelebrations.com or call (800)
395-2036.

The Chorus of East Providence was incorporated in 2007 as a non-profit organization. Its mission is to educate it members and the public about music and choral singing while fostering an appreciation of music by all, enhancing the cultural life of the community. They are the proud recipient of a Champlin Foundation Grant, as well as several RI State Legislative Grants. They have performed in Ireland in 2017 and Carnegie Hall in New York City in 2018. They perform two major concerts a year to the public, as well as additional smaller performances upon request.

The Chorus rehearses at St. Martha’s Church in East Providence, RI on Tuesday nights from 7:00-9:15. There will be three Open Sing nights on September 12, 19, 26,  2023 for anyone interested in learning more about the Chorus or would like to join the group.