Two choir directors are reviving a local tradition of a patriotic concert performed by area singers and instrumentalists for the United States 250th anniversary celebration.
Gary Kobs and Janet Borton are co-chairs of the Wayne County Christian Community Choir and Orchestra, which will present “With Liberty and Justice For All” at 7 p.m. June 29, at the Wayne County Fair Event Center, according to a community announcement.
The center is accessible to people with disabilities.
Originally formed 28 years ago, the choir and orchestra presented concerts near or on the night of the fireworks in Wooster and Orrville. More than 50 churches were represented to make up the choir of 100 singers, full orchestra and portrayers of key historical people.
“They braved the elements to perform patriotic and Christian music telling how our great nation was formed,” Borton said in a news release. ”Over the years, people would greet me and say they wished we could do it again.” The 250th celebration seemed like a good time for that to happen.
The group is seeking former singers to join, as well as a younger generation of high school-age and above vocalists, Borton said.
Rehearsals will be from 7-9 p.m. Mondays, May 11 and 18, June 1, 8, 15, and 22, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 7605 Pleasant Home Road, Wooster. To sign up for the choir, call 330-345-6472.
This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Wayne County choir revives patriotic concert for 250th anniversary
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