Medford Quakers to host ChildrenSong of NJ in free concert on Dec. 5
Fresh from a special performance in October at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, the noted Haddonfield-based chorus, ChildrenSong of New Jersey, will bring their music to Medford Friends Meeting located at 14 Union Street, on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. Artistic Director Polly Murray has programmed a lively concert entitled “Welcome Yule!”
The annual admission-free event coincides with the Dickens Festival in historic Medford Village.
“We will be singing selections from Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols,” Murray said. “And there’ll be plenty of Christmas favorites and a holiday sing along. The children especially love singing at this Dickens Festival concert.”
Medford Quakers have been offering a holiday concerts for more than 25 years as a gift to their neighbors and friends. All are welcome and no tickets are needed.
The house opens at 6:30 p.m. A reception follows the concert. The Pinelands Garden Club will again offer handmade wreaths and arrangements. ChildrenSong will also have a table with information and CDs available.
ChildrenSong of New Jersey was founded in 2000 by Polly Murray as a choral music education and performance program based in Haddonfield. The program serves 75 children in four choirs between the ages of eight and 18 from Camden, Burlington and Gloucester counties.
The organization stated goal is to provide quality music instruction with the goal of attaining the highest level of artistic excellence in choral music performance.
The Medford Friends Meeting was established in 1759 and has remained a continuously active faith community.
Meeting for Worship and First Day (Sunday) School are concurrent at 10 a.m. All are welcome. For more information call (609) 953–8914 or visit www.medfordfriendsmeeting.org
