Pre-Concert Talk: 3:15 PM
Featuring DGCS Artistic Director John P. Rakes and Grammy-nominated composer Shawn E. Okpebholo.
Concert: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The concert will feature the world premiere of a newly commissioned choral work by Okpebholo, with text by poet and librettist Marcus Amaker, honoring our nation’s veterans. This commission was made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The concert will also feature Ron Kean’s American Mass, accompanied by a chamber orchestra&nbsp;along with additional works celebrating the richness and diversity of America’s musical heritage.Tickets
Veterans and active-duty service members&nbsp;are admitted free with valid military ID
Advance tickets:
<ul><li>General admission: $25</li><li>Seniors 65+: $20</li><li>Students ages 13+: $15</li></ul>
At the door:
<ul><li>General admission: $27</li><li>Seniors 65+: $22</li><li>Students ages 13+: $17</li></ul>
Children under 13 are free of charge, but please note that the concert will be recorded.

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Learn about the academics, athletics, clubs and activities that make Fenwick one of the top college preparatory schools in Illinois.
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