Free Concert at St Mary’s Old Church with Resonate
Once again, following their visit last July, The Resonate Choir will be performing at St. Mary’s Old Church on Sunday, July 6th at 4 pm. This free event, hosted by the Friends of St. Mary’s Old Church, promises a truly unique and enjoyable musical experience for all ages.
💳 Admission is free – Donations (cash or card) are warmly welcome and will go directly toward preserving this historic church.
🥂 Complimentary refreshments and free parking available on-site.
Resonate Choir
RESONATE is a passionate collective of singers originally formed within a world music choir in Colchester. With over 15 years of shared musical experience, they’ve branched out to embrace a richly varied repertoire that spans continents and cultures:
- 🎵 Sacred Harp singing, a powerful a cappella tradition from the American South, dating back to the 18th century.
- 🗺 Slavic folk songs, featuring haunting melodies from Bulgaria, Croatia, and Georgia.
- 🌍 African harmonies, celebrating the dynamic musical legacy of South Africa and beyond.
🎶 Expect the Unexpected with Resonate Choir
Get ready for musical surprises that span continents and traditions. Resonate Choir’s repertoire goes far beyond Sacred Harp, Slavic folk, and African harmonies — they’ll captivate you with a rich mix of global genres including Bluegrass, Blues, and Gospel. Every performance showcases their passion for world music, weaving together styles that celebrate cultural diversity and deliver a truly harmonious experience.
Come and discover a world of sound in one unforgettable afternoon.
Listen to an example of Sacred Harp music below:
This is by the Alabama Sacred Harp Singers singing Sherburne sourced from Wikimedia
Lyrics:
While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
All seated on the ground,
The angel of the Lord came down,
And glory shone around.
All glory be to God on high
And to the earth be peace,
Goodwill henceforth from heaven to men
Begin and never cease.