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NORWAY — The Second Congregational Church will host the Pihcintu Multinational Children’s Chorus of Portland for a fundraising concert on Saturday, April 29. The chorus, directed by Con Fullam, comprises young women from Cambodia, China, Congo, El Salvador, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Uganda, Viet Nam, British West Indies, and Zambia, along with children whose families have lived here for generations.
Through the healing power of music, the chorus offers these immigrant children an opportunity to help restart their lives, said a news release from the church. They have been warmly welcomed in many communities in Maine and have performed with the Portland Symphony Orchestra, the release said.
They also have received national recognition, performing on the “Today Show” and at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. for World Refugee Day. The name Pichintu comes from the Passamaquoddy word meaning “when she sings, her voice carries far.”
The concert will be at 3 p.m. in the church sanctuary at 205 Main St. There will be a reception following the performance when the audience can meet members of the chorus. The suggested donation is $10 for adults and $5 for students.
Proceeds from the concert will be shared with the chorus and the church’s fund to aid local mission work.
Tickets are available at the church office, 207-743- 2290, or Books N Things, Main Street.For information, emal lindaporter6@gmail.com or call 401-765-0820.
