Springfield MidAmerica Singers (SMAS) holds weekly rehearsals every Tuesday night to fine-tune their choral performances. The choir's dedication to their craft culminates in 3-4 captivating performances each year.
During a typical season, we center our focus on three main concerts: fall, winter, and spring. These performances serve as platforms for showcasing our choir's versatility and artistic prowess, as we present a diverse repertoire that spans from classical masterpieces to contemporary compositions. This broad range of music allows us to connect with different audiences and embrace the rich tapestry of choral expression.
Please find below the details regarding the times and locations for our upcoming season. As always, we eagerly anticipate a season filled with diversity and unforgettable musical moments.
performing Forrest's
"Requiem for the Living"
On October 27, 2024, the Springfield Mid-America Singers presented their concert titled "Harvest Landscapes" at Schweitzer, featuring the powerful Requiem for the Living by Dan Forrest. Completed in 2013, this five-movement choral composition is an extended Requiem that weaves together Latin Requiem texts with biblical passages from Ecclesiastes and the Book of Job, creating a profound reflection on life, loss, and hope.
Holiday Concert with
Springfield Symphony Orchestra
On December 7, 2024, the Springfield Symphony Orchestra and Springfield Mid-America Singers joined forces for a festive and inspiring holiday concert featuring guest soprano Jennifer Forni. The program included Handel classics, seasonal favorites like Sleigh Ride and O, Holy Night, and a joyful Christmas Carol Sing-Along. It was a memorable evening of music celebrating the spirit of the season.
performing Poulenc's "Gloria"
Francis Poulenc’s Gloria is a vibrant and dynamic choral masterpiece, blending sacred grandeur with playful, unexpected harmonies. Composed in 1959, this six-movement work for choir, soprano solo, and orchestra combines reverence with Poulenc’s signature lightness and charm, making it both profound and joyful. The text is taken from the Gloria of the traditional Latin Mass, which Poulenc sets with a unique mix of exuberance, contemplation, and lyrical beauty.