This year we finally got to enjoy a performance by the III Century Singers. And enjoy it we did! Our colleague and friend, Dr. Diane Kester, has invited us many times to hear the group of which she is a part to perform, but other social engagements had always gotten in the way. We were determined not to miss out on their Christmas concert this year and so it was with great joy we were able to attend the performance on Sunday, December 6 at First Baptist Church in downtown Goldsboro.
When we walked in and saw the crowd gathered inside to hear the singers, we knew we must be in for a treat. As the orchestra came out to tune and warm up we were delighted to see that Querida Thompson, a member of our church and the clarinetist at our wedding, was performing as well. After the orchestra was settled, out came the singers. We didn’t realize how many people were involved; it was a large group full of baritones and tenors and altos and sopranos all dressed elegantly in black amid the warm glow of the church.
The group performed a variety of Christmas carols and religious songs before the orchestra departed at intermission. During the second half, the singers performed with piano accompaniment and violin on one song which merged Pachelbel’s Cannon in D with a familiar Christmas tune. They finished off with lively songs about St. Nick and fully deserved the encore the crowd demanded. It was truly a treat to be there and to be filled with the Christmas spirit through song!
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