The Singing Americans of Stanly County will perform at Mount Beulah Baptist Church in Wadesboro at 4:30 p.m. April 9.
The 45-voice choir composed of singers from throughout Stanly and surrounding counties will perform its first Easter cantata, “Amazing love: How can it be?” under the direction of director Douglas Freeman.
Sharing a love of God and country, members have shared patriotic and Christmas programs in the community since 1976. Members purpose to encourage and inspire audiences to cherish the freedoms citizens have in America.
All performances are free and open to the public. Donations received are used to purchase music and equipment. Donations can be mailed to P. O. Box 1945, Albemarle, NC 28002.
Serving as officers for The Singing Americans are Jane Whitley, president; Henry Springer, vice-president; and Bonnie Medlin, secretary/treasurer. The board of directors is comprised of chairwoman Patsy Mills, Claudette Burris, Dianne Morgan, Ellen Smith and Douglas Freeman.
The Singing Americans of Stanly County are supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. For more on the Singing Americans, visit facebook.com/SingingAmericansStanlyCounty, or contact Douglas Freeman at dfreeman@vnet.net.