CHICAGO, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Sing to Live-Live to Sing, a not-for-
profit organization founded by Chicago resident Melinda Pollack, was
established to create an all voice community chorus to provide an interactive
musical outlet for men and women whose lives have been touched by breast
cancer. The chorus serves, in part, as a support group to celebrate hope and
survival and provide a sense of community for people who share similar
experiences. In addition, it provides a rich musical experience for both its
members and the community.
A breast cancer survivor herself, Pollack found as she researched support
groups for her own journey, that none incorporated music. It was then that
she decided to start a community chorus to fill the void. "I was very
surprised since music is such a healing activity," says Pollack. "I thought it
would be a great way to provide support to the breast cancer community."
The Sing to Live Community Chorus will hold its debut performance, "In the
Presence of Music", on Saturday, November 12 at 8:00 p.m. at the Music
Institute of Chicago's Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston.
Its inaugural performance will be directed by Dr. Wilbert O. Watkins. Dr.
Watkins brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in conducting, voice and
music education. Dr. Watkins, who has directed myriad choral groups both in
the Chicago area and in the U.S., carefully selected each piece for the
program, which includes wide variety of music, including classical, spiritual
and lyrical music. Cassie Makeeff, known in the Chicago area for her coaching
work with opera singers, provides her incredible skills as accompanist.
"I feel blessed and honored to have been asked to direct this unique
chorus," says Dr. Watkins. "The opportunity actually fills a void in my life,
inasmuch as I have a passion for this mission as a result of my own life being
greatly affected by breast cancer. Experiencing the aesthetic nature of
music, as a performer, is often cathartic during times of life-changing
events."
As for the future? "Our goal this year is to make our presence in the
community felt and to encourage people to sing with us," says Pollack. "Plans
for the future include donating net concert proceeds to local breast cancer
patient advocacy programs. We're thrilled to be able to bring beautiful music
to the community sung by such wonderful, talented people and look forward to
many years of making glorious music."
Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at the door. For additional
information, call 1-773-250-SING or visit the organization's Web site at
http://www.singtolive.com.
Contact:
Melinda Pollack
Sing to Live
1-773-250-SING
SOURCE Sing to Live Community Chorus
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