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 MEDIA ALERT

The Seattle Peace Chorus Presents “The Many Faces of Peace”

Spring Concert, May 5-6, 2012 at Town Hall Seattle

Featuring Ralph Vaughan Williams' Dona Nobis Pacem andSong of Wisdom  from Old Turtle with Special Guest Spirit of the Sound Choir

Directed by Eric O'del

March 29, 2012 / Seattle, WA - The Seattle Peace Chorus presents their Spring Concert The 

Many Faces of Peace directed by Frederick N. West. This all-ages and family-friendly musical

celebration of peace features two inspiring choral pieces: Ralph Vaughan Williams' Dona 

Nobis Pacem and Song of Wisdom from Old Turtle from the children's book by Douglas

Wood with music by Joseph M. Martin.

WHEN: Saturday, May 5th, 2012 at 7:30 PMSunday, May 6th, 2012 at 2:00 PM

WHERE: Town Hall Seattle1119 8th AvenueSeattle, WA 98101

Tickets are $17 in advance and $20 at the door. Children 6-12 are free with a paying adult.$10 for students and active members of community choirs.

Order tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com or call (206) 264-5532.Additional information available at http://seattlepeacechorus.org 

Ralph Vaughan Williams' Dona Nobis Pacem is a setting of beautiful anti-war poems inspiredby Walt Whitman's service as a nurse in the Civil War with ancient calls for Peace on Earth. Itwill feature baritone Steve Tachell and soprano Linda Strandberg with professional orchestra.Song of Wisdom from Old Turtle is from the children's book by Douglas Wood with music byJoseph M. Martin. It will feature special guest Spirit of the Sound Choir directed by Eric O'del.

In addition to the musical offerings, The Seattle Peace Chorus will provide a pre-showmarketplace where concertgoers can gather information from community partners and learnhow to actively spread the message of peace and social justice.

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About the Seattle Peace Chorus

For nearly 30 years the Seattle Peace Chorus has been celebrating community and cultivating

peace through song. Their choral repertoire reflects the multi-cultural and multi-national focus,

ranging from spirituals and gospel to Mozart and Beethoven, from South African freedom songs

to the original works of director Frederick N. West.

For both singers and listeners, the Seattle Peace Chorus provides a unique choral experience.Its commitment to peace and social justice creates a special bond among members and withtheir audience.

Over the years The Seattle Peace Chorus has spread their goodwill by traveling to and

performing in countries such as the former Soviet Union, Chile, Cuba, and Venezuela. In the

Seattle area the chorus supports peace and community activities by singing at rallies, marches,

fundraisers for disaster relief, and similar events, as well as presents two major concerts each

year.

Learn more at http://seattlepeacechorus.org/  

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