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Hymnody of Earth (May 30-June 1)


Springfield Choral Society

Malcolm Dalglish, Hammer Dulcimer

Jacobsen Woollen, Conductor


Composer and hammer dulcimer player Malcolm Dalglish is beloved all over the world for music infused with his playful, wonder-filled spirit and his deep love of nature. Now Malcolm is bringing his whimsy, his virtuosity, and his deeply authentic creativity to Springfield, where he will join with the Springfield Choral Society in presenting "Hymnody of Earth," a hugely inspiring journey through the natural world and humanity’s place in it.


Hymnody of Earth: Concert Performance

Friday, May 30th, 7:30pm, First Presbyterian Church

Tickets: $20, available either online or at the door. 25% of ticket proceeds will go to benefit the Illinois Audobon Society and the Lincoln Memorial Garden.


Dulcimer Recital and Singing Hike

Saturday, May 31st, 9am and 3pm, Adams Wildlife Sanctuary at the Illinois Audobon Society

Tickets: $15, maximum of 40 guests per event

Join the world-renowned Malcolm Dalglish for this not-to-be-missed cocktail of music and nature! Experience a bite-size dulcimer recital in the beautifully intimate space of the Illinois Audobon Society, hear about the remarkable history of the Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, and then see it for yourself, joining Malcolm for a 35' walk featuring spectacular birdsong and some humansong, too! Capacity for this event is capped at 40 guests per performance, so be sure to reserve your tickets now!


Abridged Hymnody and Nature Activities

Sunday, June 1st, 2pm, Lincoln Memorial Gardens Nature Center

Free Admission, no reservations required

Join Malcolm Dalglish and the Springfield Choral Society for an abridged version of Hymnody of Earth on the beautiful new terrace of the LMG Nature Center, as well as a fun assortment of nature activities.


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