Medford Friends Meeting (Quakers) will be serving up free “Holiday Treats” in a choral concert by the Chamber Singers from the Greater South Jersey Chorus on Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. The concert, an annual event now in its 28th year, coincides with Medford’s popular Dickens Festival.
“It is a pleasure once again to bring our talented chamber ensemble to this historic place and event,” said Kenneth Ewan, assistant director of the chorus who will conduct the Saturday night concert. “We are pleased to share our music and best wishes with this good fellowship.”
Ewan noted that the chamber singers are a specially auditioned 29-member ensemble from the 95-voice Chorus. (Dean Rishel is artistic director; Tamara Benitez is the accompanist.)
“Treats on our musical menu will range from the 17th century dance, ‘To Drive the Cold Winter Away’ to ‘Walking in the Air’ and every wonderful musical holiday wish in between,” said Ewan. “And we’ve planned some special musical treats for the youngsters.”
The Quakers will also host the Pinelands Garden Club and the John Woolman Society in the Common Room, where wreaths and other gifts will be available for purchase after the concert. The chorus will also offer CDs for sale.
“The concert is our holiday gift to the community and we look forward to this night with great pleasure each year,” said meeting member Fred Melroy. “We hope everyone will drop by for these musical treats — and, of course, for our famous cookies.”
The Medford Friends Meeting is located at 14 Union St. Worship is held every Sunday morning at 10 a.m.
For more information, visit the web site www.medfordfriendsmeeting.org or call (609) 953–8914.
