Village Harmony will give a concert June 9, at Saint Ann’s

Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church in Old Lyme presents the world youth music ensemble, Village Harmony on Tuesday, June 9,   This unique singing group includes 16 college-aged and young adults who have sung with Village Harmony for many years.

Village Harmony is an umbrella organization based in Vermont dedicated to the study and performance of ethnic singing traditions from around the world.  Their Old Lyme performance features a set of traditional and newly composed songs and dances from South Africa, contemporary American compositions, traditional songs from Caucasus Georgia and the Balkans, and a set of renaissance works.

The concert features special guest conductor, Bongani Magatyana from Capetown, South Africa.

Suggested admission at the door is $10 and $5 for students and seniors.  The concert begins at 7:30 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m.

Saint Ann’s is an Episcopal parish in Old Lyme, Conn., and, under the direction of the rector the Rev. Canon Mark K J Robinson, invites and welcomes all visitors to attend these exciting performances in their ongoing concert series.

Saint Ann’s is located at 82 Shore Rd. (Rte. 156), two miles off  I-95, exit 70.  Parking is adjacent to the church.

For reservations and more information, contact Kathy Rowe at 860-434-1621, via email at office@saintannsoldlyme.org , or visit Saint Ann’s online at www.saintannsoldlyme.org.