Of Many, One: An American Tapestry

About this event

Pre-Concert Talk: 3:15 PM

Featuring DGCS Artistic Director John P. Rakes and Grammy-nominated composer Shawn E. Okpebholo.

Concert: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

The concert will feature the world premiere of a newly commissioned choral work by Okpebholo, with text by poet and librettist Marcus Amaker, honoring our nation’s veterans. This commission was made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The concert will also feature Ron Kean’s American Mass , accompanied by a chamber orchestra along with additional works celebrating the richness and diversity of America’s musical heritage.

Tickets

Veterans and active-duty service members are admitted free with valid military ID. If you are a military veteran or active-duty service member, please email info@dgcs.org to request your complimentary ticket and bring relevant identification to the will-call table at the event to claim your tickets.

Advance tickets:

• General admission: $25

• Seniors 65+: $20

• Students ages 13+: $15

At the door:

• General admission: $27

• Seniors 65+: $22

• Students ages 13+: $17

Children under 13 are free of charge, but please note that the concert will be recorded.

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This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Downers Grove Choral Society acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.

This project is supported by Arts DuPage, a program of the DuPage Foundation.