The Great American Songbook – with a Modern Spin

Cantemus Chamber Chorus, with 41 members from across the North Shore, will present two concerts in May titled “The Great American Songbook – with a Modern Spin.”  To salute the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence signing, the program will include Great American Songbook standards from the early 20th century to newer entrants to the Songbook canon.  Beloved songs will include those by George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Hoagy Carmichael, Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Otis Redding – and Prince!

Joining Cantemus will be guest artist Miranda Russell and her five-piece combo.  Noted for interpreting music of the great songwriters of our day, Russell and her band have been described as demonstrating “extraordinary range and genre-jumping versatility.”  Well-known to North Shore audiences and beyond, Russell has performed in Europe, and with numerous Boston area theaters, including several seasons at Gloucester Stage Company.

Cantemus’ concerts will take place in Manchester-by-the-Sea on Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Manchester-Essex Regional High School, 36 Lincoln St., and in Newburyport on Sunday, May 3 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church, 166 High St.

For more information about the program and to purchase tickets, visit www.cantemus.org/spring. Tickets may also be purchased at the door, space permitting. Adults $30; College Students $10; 18 and under FREE.

Cantemus gratefully acknowledges sponsorship support from Eastern Bank and Rockland Trust, and funding support from the Local Cultural Councils of Newbury, Newburyport, Rockport, and West Newbury.