Dec 20 – Motor City Chorale Concert at Rochester First Congregational
Rochester, MI – First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Rochester is hosting the Motor City Chorale as it presents its “The Holly and the Ivy” concert on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. The church is located at 1315 N. Pine Street, Rochester.
Originally founded in 1933 as the General Motors Chorus, the Motor City Chorale is celebrating more than 90 years of continuous service to the Metro Detroit community. The December 20th concert will feature an enchanting evening filled with festive music and a joyous celebration. Open to the public, the concert is free of charge.
The Chorale is directed by Eric Miller, a post he has held since 2008. He served as choir director of Warren’s Lincoln High School from 1981 to 2015, and currently is the Senior Choir Director of St. Paul’s Church, Grosse Pointe Farms. The accompanist of the Chorale is Robert Foster, who has served as organist of First English Lutheran Church in Grosse Pointe Woods since 1984 and Piano Accompanist for Grosse Pointe North High School since 2017.
“The Motor City Chorale always presents an enjoyable and delightful evening as they share their musical gifts,” commented Pastor Scott Cunningham. “We welcome the community at this special holiday event.”
About the Motor City Chorale
The Motor City Chorale is a strategically planned and guided 501(c)(3) organization that fosters, develops and shares a passion for choral music. It inspires audiences through masterful choral performance, dedication to artistic excellence, educational enrichment, entertainment and community service. The chorale actively participates in annual charity events, including providing music scholarships for vocal students at Warren’s Lincoln High School, performing at the John Dingell VA Hospital in Detroit, caroling at Greenfield Village during Holiday Nights, and collecting and donating school supplies, food, clothing, personal products and Christmas gifts. For more information, visit https://motorcitychorale.com/
About First Congregational Church, UCC, Rochester
