The Drive to Sing
Pinney Library 516 Cottage Grove Road, Madison, Wisconsin 53716
Christian Hunter
A socially-distanced choir practice by Somerset Hills Harmony.
A still image from "The Drive to Sing," featuring Somerset Hills Harmony in Pluckemin, New Jersey.
The COVID-19 pandemic presented an existential difficulty for choral groups: how to safely gather to perform or even practice in a world beset by a virus transmitted by breathing? The Wisconsin Chamber Choir was one group that found a way via technology, performing socially distanced concerts like “Car Carols” in December 2020. The new documentary The Drive to Sing features WCC and other choral groups from around the country that managed to make music together during difficult times. Choir members will participate in a Q&A following this free screening.
media release: "The Drive to Sing" is a new documentary about choirs during the pandemic and the importance of making music together. It is full of beautiful choral music recorded in very unusual places. Featuring choruses from Massachusetts, New Jersey, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Alberta, Canada, this uplifting film has been accepted into 11 film festivals and won Best Indie Feature at Oniros Film Awards in New York. It is family-friendly and resonates with anyone who has sung in a choir.
Members from Wisconsin Chamber Choir, who are featured in the documentary, will be on hand to answer questions and share experiences.
Running time: 75 minutes
See the trailer and learn more at https://www.thedrivetosing.com/
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