Barb is the Director of Development and Communications for Wilmington Renaissance Corporation. Barb has worked for a variety of arts organizations (Kennett Symphony Orchestra, Grand Opera House, OperaDelaware and Delaware Theatre Company) and was the Executive Director of First Night Wilmington, a family celebration of the arts held on New Year’s Eve.
On Sunday, December 16, the Mastersingers of Wilmington – under the superb direction of Market Street Music's Artistic Director David Schelat – presented their exquisite annual holiday concert, The Wonder of Christmas with guest organist, Marvin Mills. Warm holiday cheer and spirit filled the beautiful First and Central Church, as the remarkable musicians of Mastersingers presented four centuries of Christmas music – a wonderful mix of classical pieces and favorite carols to an enthusiastic audience of nearly 400 listeners. This packed house is one of the largest audiences the Mastersingers have experienced at a performance.
The
program's highlights included Surge, Illuminare by Mastersingers conductor,
David Schelat; Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow arranged by Marvin Mills; Ríu,
Ríu, Chíu, Ave Maria and the beautiful Quem Pastores Laudavere by New York City
composer, James Bassi.
The
Mastersingers of Wilmington is a 28-voice choral ensemble of the finest
professional and amateur singers in the region. Highly regarded for its choral
sound and impeccable singing, the group explores classics of choral repertoire,
new music and world music in its riveting!
Up next
for the Mastersingers: Rich Increase: Shakespeare to Spirituals, Saturday,
April 27, 2013 at 7:30pm at First and Central.