Bradford, Cape Ann children at Shalin Liu
The Rockport High School spring concert tonight is not the usual fare but will include a world premiere of a 16-minute work by Gloucester composer Robert Bradshaw titled "Pie Jesu Domine" that includes a large choral element featuring children of Cape Ann.
There will be a community event at the Shalin Liu Performance Center starting at 7:30 p.m., involving the composer and the students as well as performances by each of the high school musical groups, led by teachers Nathan Cohen and Patti Pike. The core ensembles are the Rockport High Madrigal Singers and the Rockport High String Orchestra. Both of these ensembles will be augmented by amateur and professional musicians from Cape Ann and beyond.
Also joining the choir will be past members who have returned from college and adult members of the First Congregational Church Choir.
"If that wasn't enough, there will also be soprano and violin soloists and harp," said Bradshaw, who is thrilled to be part of this event. "Then, in one of the most beautiful experiences of my career, the stage — in the balcony — will be surrounded by three children's choirs from Rockport Congregational, St. Mary's and Annisquam Village Church."
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