Christmastide Chorus begins rehearsals

NORWAY — Under the direction of Shirli Allen-Heald, singers from six communities in the Oxford Hills gathered to preview sacred and secular Christmas music at the Second Congregational Church , UCC, of Norway on Sunday, September 30. The singers are preparing for the December 9, 2012 Christmastide concert.

Christmastide is an annual celebration at the Second Congregational Church, UCC. The chorus is made up of both church members and community members of all ages. The concert, a tradition to begin the holiday season, is free to the public. The full capacity house enjoys secular and sacred selections from both the bell choir and the vocal chorus.

Singers of all voices are invited to join the Christmastide chorus. Future rehearsals will be held every Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. For more information about joining the Christmastide chorus, please contact the church office at 743-2290 or arrive at 2:45 p.m. October 14 to pick up music.