The French-American Connection

BLUE RIDGE SINGERS ANNOUNCES SPRING 2026 CONCERT SERIES

Shenandoah Valley, VA - Blue Ridge Singers, an acclaimed chamber choir, under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey M. Alban, artistic director and conductor, is proudly presents “The French-American Connection” and more of the expected choral excellence with each performance.

Dr. Alban’s Program Notes:

As a part of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, Blue Ridge Singers invites you to our concert: The French-American Connection. America has had a close relationship with France across these two and a half centuries and many composers have been influenced by the modern French style, namely French Impressionism, whereby composers attempt to demonstrate color and light through the melodies and harmonies they employ. This concert will feature music by composers David Conte, Alfred Desenclos, Edgar Cosma, and Joseph Jongen. We will feature Jongen’s breath-taking Mass, Op. 130 with organ and brass ensemble in each of our four concert venues. Come, and be uplifted by this beautiful, inspiring music.

PERFORMANCES:

Friday, April 17, 2026, 7:30 PM - Front Royal Presbyterian Church, 115 Luray Ave., Front Royal

Sunday, April 19, 2026, 3:00 PM - First Baptist Church of Winchester, 205 W. Piccadilly St.,

Tuesday, April 21, 7:30 PM - All Saints Catholic Church, 9300 Stonewall Dr., Manassas

Sunday, April 26, 3:00 PM - Trinity Episcopal Church, 9108 John S. Mosby Hwy., Upperville

Blue Ridge Singers was formed in 2009 with a commitment to excellence, education and community, offering a student scholarship and continued dedication to Senior Living in the area. These performances are made possible in part with support from Marion Park Lewis Foundation, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, the Town of Front Royal, and generous in the region. Concerts are Free. A Donation of $15 is suggested. Visit www.blueridgesingers.org for more information.

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