Bel Canto Singers Head to the Pacific Northwest with “Singing Through the Generations” Tour
The Hesston College Bel Canto Singers are hitting the road once again, bringing their celebrated program “Singing Through the Generations” to audiences in the Pacific Northwest. Conducted by Dr. Russell Adrian, director of choral activities, and accompanied by Ken Rodgers, music professor, this tour marks another opportunity for the ensemble to connect through music, community and faith.
The program commemorates the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism and highlights the enduring role of music in the life of the church across generations. Featuring a range of sacred choral works, “Singing Through the Generations” is both a celebration and a reflection on the shared legacy of faith.
The Hesston and surrounding community is invited to a special home concert prior to the tour Friday, May 16, at 4 p.m. in Hesston Mennonite Church.
“We’re excited to share this meaningful program with our community before taking it on the road to audiences in the Pacific Northwest,” says Adrian. “I am looking forward to reconnecting with people and congregations from my first years of teaching at Western. Along with music making, we have several adventures planned for our students to discover the wonderful beauty of Oregon and Washington.”
Pacific Northwest Tour Schedule:
- May 20 – Seattle (Wash.) Mennonite Church, 7 p.m.
- May 23 – Western Christian School (Salem, Ore.)
- May 23 – Salem (Ore.) Mennonite Church, 7 p.m.
- May 24 – Hymn Festival at Zion Mennonite Church (Hubbard, Ore.), 4 p.m.
- May 25 – Morning worship at Zion Mennonite Church, 10:15 a.m.
- May 25 – Portland (Ore.) Mennonite Church, 7 p.m.
- May 27 – First Presbyterian Church (Bend, Ore.), 7 p.m., hosted by Bend (Ore.) Mennonite Church
- May 28 – Mennonite Village (Albany, Ore.), 3 p.m.
- May 28 – Albany (Ore.) Mennonite Church, 7 p.m.
For more information, contact the Hesston College Music Department at finearts@hesston.edu or 620-327-8141.
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