In 2020, for the first time in decades, there will be no spring concerts by the Rockbridge Chorus and Youth Chorale. We realize that this is one loss among many in this extraordinary time, but nonetheless our singers and artistic directors, who have worked so hard preparing, are sad to see the concerts postponed. Our planned spring concerts WILL go on when this is over, regardless of the season, so stay tuned for updates. The health and safety of our community and of those with whom we come in contact outweighs all other considerations, even performing and hearing beautiful music. Thankfully, we live in an age of remarkable technology. Music of all kinds is accessible to us in a variety of virtual ways (pointers to some of them often appear in our online newsletter, Alla-Breve, and on the RCS Facebook page).
In the meantime, as a Friend of the RCS you are well aware our choruses are funded and staffed largely by volunteers, donations, and ticket sales. Our fundraising reminders usually go out in close proximity to our concerts with the very sensible notion that, having been swept away by a performance, you will be even more disposed to be generous. The spring concert itself was expected to bring in $6,000 in ticket sales. But this year, there will be no concert, so we have to rely on your memory of our work and on your generosity to raise the money we’ll need to function next year. Please remember your spring donation, and if you can, be a little extra generous. You might, for example, give or add the amount you would have spent on a spring concert ticket(s). The Rockbridge Choral Society will be grateful, but more importantly, you’ll help to insure wonderful choral music in our area for another year and beyond.
Donation is easy and you may contribute as little as $5. Donate on our website, www.rcs.org, by clicking on the DONATE button, or you may donate by texting the keyword SINGON to 1-844-844-6844. You will receive a reply text with a link to donate. And as always, you may send your contribution via check to The Rockbridge Choral Society, PO Box 965, Lexington, VA 24450.
Stay safe, stay healthy, and rejoice in the beauties of spring and in the music of nature around us. We’ll see you on the other side.