Join the Market Street Music Conservatory Community Choir for a powerful evening of music, unity, and celebration at Sing Democracy 250, a nationwide choral initiative honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Taking place on June 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM, this inspiring concert brings together voices from across the community to reflect on the ideals of freedom, hope, and shared responsibility through music.
Event Details
- Date: June 30, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Location: Market Street Hall
- Address: 310 N. Market Street, Marion, IL
- Tickets: $10
About the Performance
Directed by Elizabeth Byassee Shore, the Market Street Music Conservatory Community Choir will present a moving program as part of the national Sing Democracy 250 movement, a project uniting choirs across America through music that celebrates democracy and civic unity.
The concert will also feature the Treble Tones Children’s Choir, directed by Rachel Scholes, alongside talented guest musicians:
- April Mitter, Piano
- Dennis Smith, Percussion
Featured Works
Audiences will experience a dynamic selection of contemporary choral pieces, including:
- Redeem the Dream – Brandon A. Boyd
- US – Michael Bussewitz-Quarm
- It’s America – Deborah Craig-Claar
These works are part of a larger national repertoire designed to inspire reflection, unity, and a renewed commitment to the ideals of democracy.
Why It Matters
Sing Democracy 250 is more than a concert, it’s part of a nationwide musical movement designed to bring communities together and inspire civic engagement through the universal language of music.
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