Choir to Share Spring Concert ‘In All Things, Love’ April 27

The Coshocton Community Choir, including auditioned singers traveling from nine Ohio counties, will share its Spring concert, ‘In All Things, Love,’ at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Coshocton High School’s McKinley Auditorium. The concert, including the Coshocton Youth Chorale, The Coshocton Singers, The Roscoe Brass and other instrumentalists, will feature a selection of sacred and secular choral music, including arrangements and settings of familiar hymns, classical works, spirituals and more.

There is no cost to attend the concert this year, although a free-will offering will be accepted to help meet the expenses involved in preparing for concerts and carrying out the organization’s mission.

“I was struck by Dan Forrest’s In All Things Love, and was reminded of the quote ‘In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity (or love),’” director Charles R. Snyder said about the concert's theme. “Love for one another and even love for strangers should undergird everything we do. It is in love for humanity that we hold doors open for people going into restaurants, grab things off a higher shelf for a stranger at the grocery, stop to see if someone needs help when they are stranded on the side of the road. There are so many everyday things we do as expressions of love. It is also a worthwhile theme to pursue musically, especially in the Lenten season.”

Concert selections include new songs for the Choir, Dan Forrest’s In All Things Love, which inspired the concert theme, and Elaine Hagenberg’s Through Love to Light. The concert will also include special settings of familiar sacred tunes, St. Theodulph’s Hymn (All Glory, Laud and Honor); Wondrous Love; Jesus Loves Me; When I Survey The Wondrous Cross; and Down By The Riverside.

The concert will also feature moving works Love Held Him to the Cross arranged by Choir friend Len Thomas and Jane M. Marshall’s My Eternal King, in addition to two spirituals by Jester Hairston, Angels Rolled De Stone Away and Amen. The Choir will conclude the concert with F. Melius Christiansen’s setting of Beautiful Savior and Peter Lutkin’s The Lord Bless You and Keep You.

Some highlights from the Coshocton Singers are Jane Marshall’s Psalm 98, the first song ever performed by the Coshocton Singers in 1988, Aaron Copland’s I Bought Me a Cat, and We Are Called to Be His Servants. The Youth Chorale will sing Hallelujah, Amen, How Can I Keep From Singing, Hush!  Somebody’s Callin’ My Name, and Let Me Ride

Now in its 54th season, the Coshocton Community Choir was organized in 1971 by Snyder, an accomplished Ohio teacher, choral conductor, and church musician. Since its founding, more than 900 singers have sung with the Choir, which has become known for its renditions of sacred a cappella literature. The Choir’s singers, who come from all backgrounds, vocations and walks of life, rehearse together weekly through the fall and winter and traditionally perform a narrated Christmas concert and spring concerts.

Essential to the Choir’s mission is providing an opportunity for all to attend our concerts. To that end, the Choir is piloting a new model that replaces paid concert tickets with a free-will donation. 

“Considering the impact of inflation on family budgets, we believe that removing the requirement to purchase a ticket will allow us to share our message with even more guests,” said Jan Myers, Choir president. “Music is an incredible vehicle for sharing the transformative power of God’s gifts of love and grace. With your help, we can continue to bring the message of Christmas and Easter to Coshocton and beyond for years to come.”

The Coshocton Community Choir is returning to Coshocton High School’s McKinley Auditorium at 1205 Cambridge Road in Coshocton for this year’s Spring Concert, after singing its Christmas Concert at River View High School in December. For more information about the Choir, visit coshoctoncommunitychoir.org.

Choir to Preview ‘In All Things, Love’ in Dover April 13

The 70-voice Coshocton Community Choir, including auditioned singers traveling from 11 Ohio counties, will share its Spring concert, ‘In All Things, Love,’ at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at First Moravian Church, 319 Walnut Street, in Dover, Ohio. The concert will feature a selection of sacred and secular choral music, including arrangements and settings of familiar Easter hymns, classical works, spirituals and more.

Concert selections include new songs for the Choir, Dan Forrest’s In All Things, Love, which inspired the concert theme, and Elaine Hagenberg’s Through Love to Light. The concert will also include special settings of familiar sacred tunes, St. Theodulph’s Hymn (All Glory, Laud and Honor); Wondrous Love; Jesus Loves Me; When I Survey The Wondrous Cross; and Down By The Riverside. The concert will also feature moving works Love Held Him To The Cross arranged by Choir friend Len Thomas and Jane M. Marshall’s My Eternal King, in addition to two spirituals by Jester Hairston, Angels Rolled De Stone Away and Amen. The Choir will conclude the concert with F. Melius Christiansen’s setting of Beautiful Savior and Peter Lutkin’s The Lord Bless You and Keep You.

The Legacy Ensemble from Legacy Christian School will also join the Choir again this year, singing a few selections of their own on April 13. Tickets are not required, and free will gifts will be accepted after the concert.

Now in its 54th season, the Coshocton Community Choir was organized in 1971 by Charles R. Snyder, an accomplished Ohio teacher, choral conductor, and church musician. Since its founding, more than 900 singers have sung with the Choir, which has become known for its renditions of sacred a cappella literature. The Choir’s singers, who come from all backgrounds, vocations and walks of life, rehearse together weekly through the fall and winter and traditionally perform a narrated Christmas concert and spring concerts.

2025 Bachert Scholarship Application Now Available

Applications for the 2025 Coshocton Community Choir Bachert Scholarship are now available.

Named for Barbara Bachert, one of the choir’s most generous benefactors, the scholarship has been presented annually since 1988 to a Coshocton County high school senior or a current / former member of the Community Choir to enable further musical study.

The $1,000 scholarship is presented in honor of a retired Coshocton County music teacher or individual(s) who have contributed to the cultural life of the Coshocton area.

Applications for the Coshocton Community Scholarships are due back by April 4, 2025, and may be obtained from local high school guidance counselors or on the choir’s website here.

Choir To Share Abridged 2024 Christmas Concert in Newcomerstown Dec. 15

COSHOCTON, Ohio — The 90-voice Coshocton Community Choir, including auditioned singers from 11 Ohio counties, will share selections from it’s Christmas concert, “In Endless Light,” at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 121 S. College St., Newcomerstown, Ohio. The concert will feature a selection of sacred choral music, including arrangements and settings of familiar hymns, classical and popular works, spirituals and more. Concert admission is free, however a free-will offering will be accepted.

“At this time of year, when the darkness comes more quickly each evening, I hope this concert will be a light for the singers and audience — something to keep people fueled, patient, and loving in this busy time of year,” said Charles R. Snyder, the Choir’s founder and director.

At this year’s concert, the Choir will invite the audience to join us in singing "Silent Night," "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing,” “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “O Come, All Ye Faithful," and "Joy to the World!" A few favorite Community Choir songs include: a setting of "O Holy Night," Garry Cornell's "Lamb of the Light," and "Go Tell It On the Mountain." The Community Choir will surround the audience for our traditional Christmas concert blessing, "Stay With Us."

Now in its 54th season, the Coshocton Community Choir was organized in 1971 by Snyder, an accomplished Ohio teacher, choral conductor, and church musician. Since its founding, more than 900 singers have sung with the Choir, which has become known for its renditions of sacred a cappella literature.

The Choir rehearses together weekly through the fall and winter and traditionally performs a Christmas and a Spring concert alongside the Coshocton Youth Chorale (grades 9-12) and The Coshocton Singers (grades 4-8). The group’s singers come from all backgrounds, vocations and walks of life and travel for rehearsals and concerts from over 11 counties in Ohio.

A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Choir meets expenses involved in preparing for concerts each year through its patrons’ contributions. For more information about the Choir and upcoming concerts, visit CoshoctonCommunityChoir.org.

Choir to Share 2024 Christmas Concert ‘In Endless Light’ Dec. 8

COSHOCTON, Ohio — The 90-voice Coshocton Community Choir, including auditioned singers from 11 Ohio counties, will share its Christmas concert, “In Endless Light,” at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 at River View High School. The concert, including the Coshocton Youth Chorale, The Coshocton Singers, The Roscoe Brass and additional instrumentalists, will feature a selection of sacred choral music, including arrangements and settings of familiar hymns, classical and popular works, spirituals and more.

The Choir’s Christmas Concert returns to River View High School, 26496 OH-60, Warsaw, OH 43844, again this year, and admission is free. Although tickets will not be required, a free-will offering will be accepted to help meet the expenses involved in preparing for concerts and carrying out the non-profit organization’s mission.

“I chose ‘In Endless Light’ as this year's concert theme,” said Charles R. Snyder, the Choir’s founder and director. “Light is part of Christmas! Light and candles are expected at Christmas worship and parties, lights in windows, and they bring us joy in homes and public places. Every day I count lighted windows I pass, and admire lit candles as I head home for the day. I am happy when I still see sparkling lights, even after New Year.”

Now in its 54th season, the Coshocton Community Choir was organized in 1971 by Snyder, an accomplished Ohio teacher, choral conductor, and church musician. Since its founding, more than 900 singers have sung with the Choir, which has become known for its renditions of sacred a cappella literature. The singers come from all backgrounds, vocations and walks of life. The Choir rehearses together weekly through the fall and winter and traditionally performs a narrated Christmas and a Spring concert with a variety of musical accompanists.

At this year’s concert, the Choir will invite the audience to join us in singing "Silent Night," "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing,” “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “O Come, All Ye Faithful," and "Joy to the World!" A few favorite Community Choir songs include: a setting of "O Holy Night," Garry Cornell's "Lamb of the Light," and "Go Tell It On the Mountain." The Community Choir will surround the audience for our traditional Christmas concert blessing, "Stay With Us."

“At this time of year, when the darkness comes more quickly each evening, I hope this concert will be a light for the singers and audience — something to keep people fueled, patient, and loving in this busy time of year,” Snyder said.

The Choir is returning to River View again this Christmas, following overwhelmingly positive feedback about last year’s concert, particularly regarding accessibility and acoustics. While the Choir intends to return to Coshocton High School for the Spring concert, a final decision will be made after the new year.

“There's a feeling of joy to see parents, grandparents, Choir alumni, and friends from over the years,” Snyder said of the concerts. “I think you will appreciate our concert at River View High School. No climbing steps — in the parking lot or inside. The acoustic of the River View auditorium is ‘live’ — and should allow everyone to hear. Singing carols with the choirs and The Roscoe Brass and timpani will be thrilling!”

Snyder received his musical training at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, where he was a protégé of Ellis E. Snyder. Snyder has also studied with Richard C. Johnston, Fred Waring, Norman Luboff, Helen Kemp, John Rutter, Sir David Willcocks, Donald Neuen, Sandra Willetts, Frauke Haasemann, James Gallagher, Craig Arnold, Alice Parker, Eph Ehly, Weston Noble, and American choral conductor and composer, Paul J. Christiansen, whose works and chorale traditions and style developed at Concordia College, in Moorhead, MN, continue to inspire the Choir’s musical selections and concert format today.

Choir Welcomes New Singers for the 2024 Christmas Concert Dec. 8

COSHOCTON, Ohio — The Coshocton Community Choir welcomed seven new members from Coshocton, Tuscarawas and Holmes Counties this fall, as it prepares its annual Christmas Concert, “In Endless Light,” on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 at River View High School.

The new members include, Tony Miller of Berlin; Jakob Reveal of West Lafayette; Porter McIntyre of Cambridge; and Porter’s grandparents, Dan and Thea Caron of Cambridge. New members not pictured include Lana Lawson and Linda Danskin.

The Choir’s Christmas Concert returns to River View High School this year, and admission is free. Although tickets will not be required, a free-will offering will be accepted to help meet the expenses involved in preparing for concerts, and carrying out the non-profit organization’s mission: worshiping God through song.

The concert also includes the Coshocton Youth Chorale, The Coshocton Singers, The Roscoe Brass and additional instrumentalists, and will feature a selection of sacred choral music, including arrangements and settings of familiar Christmas Carols, hymns, classical and popular works, spirituals and more.

For more information about the Choir, upcoming events, or to make a tax-deductible contribution to help the Choir further its mission, visit CoshoctonCommunityChoir.org.

Choir to Share Spring Concert ‘Do Not Be Afraid’ April 28 in Coshocton

The 90-voice Coshocton Community Choir, including auditioned singers traveling from 11 Ohio counties, will share its Spring concert, ‘Do Not Be Afraid,’ at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Coshocton High School’s McKinley Auditorium. The concert, including the Coshocton Youth Chorale, The Coshocton Singers, The Roscoe Brass and other instrumentalists, will feature a selection of sacred and secular choral music, including arrangements and settings of familiar hymns, classical works, spirituals and more. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and will be available at the door

“Sometimes, it is hard to remember what life was like before COVID attacked our planet,” said Charles R. Snyder, the choir's founder. “We would like to snap our fingers and go back to ‘how it was before.’ But the world has become a different place. We all see the world through different eyes: priorities have changed, the economy has changed, technology has changed rapidly, even the ways we go about daily life have changed. Things are more politically charged, domestically and internationally. These uncertain times can cause uneasiness and even fearfulness in us.

“The words ‘do not be afraid’ are found more than three hundred times in scripture. These words from the angel remind us that even in the times when the changes are overwhelming and we feel uncertain, God is still in charge. ‘Do not be afraid, do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you, I have called you by name; You are mine… For in the darkness He is light. We walk by faith and not by sight.’”

Now in its 53rd season, the Coshocton Community Choir was organized in 1971 by Snyder, an accomplished Ohio teacher, choral conductor, and church musician. Since its founding, more than 900 singers have sung with the Choir, which has become known for its renditions of sacred a cappella literature. The singers come from all backgrounds, vocations and walks of life. The Choir rehearses together weekly through the fall and winter and traditionally performs a narrated Christmas and a Spring concerts with a variety of musical accompanists.

Snyder received his musical training at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, where he was a protégé of Ellis E. Snyder. Mr. Snyder has also studied with Richard C. Johnston, Fred Waring, Norman Luboff, Helen Kemp, John Rutter, Sir David Willcocks, Donald Neuen, Sandra Willetts, Frauke Haasemann, James Gallagher, Craig Arnold, Alice Parker, Eph Ehly, Weston Noble, and American choral conductor and composer, Paul J. Christiansen, whose works and chorale traditions and style developed at Concordia College, in Moorhead, MN, continue to inspire the Choir’s musical selections and concert format today.

Concert selections include a new song for the Choir, Morten Lauridsen’s ‘Sure on this Shining Night’ as well as special settings of familiar sacred tunes, St. Theodulph’s Hymn (All Glory, Laud and Honor); Lord of the Dance; A Mighty Fortress Is Our God; Lamb of God; Come to the Water; and Christ the Lord Is Risen Today. The Choir will share classic works such as Lift Up Your Heads from George Frideric Handel’s Messiah and Karl Heinrich Graun’s setting of Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs.

The concert will also feature moving works such as Michael Card’s I Will Bring You Home featuring soprano Sarah Heading; Philip W.J. Stopford’s Do Not Be Afraid; and Thy Will Be Done; as well as toe-tapping renditions of When the Saints Go Marching In; Music in the Air; and more. The Choir will conclude the concert with F. Melius Christiansen’s setting of Beautiful Savior and Peter Lutkin’s The Lord Bless You and Keep You.

Snyder says the spring concerts are different from the Christmas concerts, beyond the seasonal repertoire. "Having been together, rehearsing since September, the choirs have grown musically," explained Snyder.  "The Coshocton Singers [grades 4-8] and the Coshocton Youth Chorale [grades 9-12] are able to sing a few more songs. And because we've been together longer, it's easier to know what repertoire to choose for each ensemble."  Some highlights from the Coshocton Singers are Ticket to the Promised Land and Fifty Nifty United States.   The Youth Chorale will sing Craig Courtney’s stirring Be Not Afraid; Allen Pote’s exciting God Is Our Refuge and Strength; and John Coates Jr.’s jazzy arrangement of Shall We Gather at the River.  

The Coshocton Community Choir is returning to Coshocton High School’s McKinley Auditorium at 1205 Cambridge Road in Coshocton for this year’s Spring Concert, after singing its Christmas Concert at River View High School in December. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, with proceeds used to help support its concerts and operations. Tickets are available in advance on the Choir’s website, CoshoctonCommunityChoir.org, and at the door on the day of the concert.

Choir to Share ‘Do Not Be Afraid’ Concert in Dover April 21

The 90-voice Coshocton Community Choir, including auditioned singers traveling from 11 Ohio counties, will share its Spring concert, ‘Do Not Be Afraid,’ at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at First Moravian Church, Dover. The concert will feature a selection of sacred and secular choral music, including arrangements and settings of familiar hymns, classical works, spirituals and more.

“Sometimes, it is hard to remember what life was like before COVID attacked our planet,” said Charles R. Snyder, the choir's founder. “We would like to snap our fingers and go back to ‘how it was before.’ But the world has become a different place. We all see the world through different eyes: priorities have changed, the economy has changed, technology has changed rapidly, even the ways we go about daily life have changed. Things are more politically charged, domestically and internationally. These uncertain times can cause uneasiness and even fearfulness in us.

“The words ‘do not be afraid’ are found more than three hundred times in scripture. These words from the angel remind us that even in the times when the changes are overwhelming and we feel uncertain, God is still in charge. ‘Do not be afraid, do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you, I have called you by name; You are mine… For in the darkness He is light. We walk by faith and not by sight.’”

Now in its 53rd season, the Coshocton Community Choir was organized in 1971 by Snyder, an accomplished Ohio teacher, choral conductor, and church musician. Since its founding, more than 900 singers have sung with the Choir, which has become known for its renditions of sacred a cappella literature. The singers come from all backgrounds, vocations and walks of life. The Choir rehearses together weekly through the fall and winter and traditionally performs a narrated Christmas concert and spring concerts with a variety of choral works.

Snyder received his musical training at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, where he was a protégé of Ellis E. Snyder. Mr. Snyder has also studied with Richard C. Johnston, Fred Waring, Norman Luboff, Helen Kemp, John Rutter, Sir David Willcocks, Donald Neuen, Sandra Willetts, Frauke Haasemann, James Gallagher, Craig Arnold, Alice Parker, Eph Ehly, Weston Noble, and American choral conductor and composer, Paul J. Christiansen, whose works, chorale traditions and style developed at Concordia College, in Moorhead, MN, continue to inspire the Choir’s musical selections and concert format today.

Concert selections include a new song for the Choir, Morten Lauridsen’s ‘Sure on this Shining Night’ as well as special settings of familiar sacred tunes, St. Theodulph’s Hymn (All Glory, Laud and Honor); Lord of the Dance; A Mighty Fortress Is Our God; Lamb of God; Come to the Water; and Christ the Lord Is Risen Today. The Choir will share classic works such as Lift Up Your Heads from George Frideric Handel’s Messiah and Karl Heinrich Graun’s setting of Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs.

The concert will also feature moving works such as Michael Card’s I Will Bring You Home featuring soprano Sarah Heading; Philip W.J. Stopford’s Do Not Be Afraid; and Thy Will Be Done; as well as toe-tapping renditions of When the Saints Go Marching In; Music in the Air; and more. The Choir will conclude the concert with F. Melius Christiansen’s setting of Beautiful Savior and Peter Lutkin’s The Lord Bless You and Keep You.

Snyder says the spring concerts are different from the Christmas concerts, beyond the seasonal repertoire. "Having been together, rehearsing since September, the choirs have grown musically," explained Snyder." At the home concert, The Coshocton Singers [grades 4-8] and the Coshocton Youth Chorale [grades 9-12] also sing.

After last year's successful concert in Dover, the Coshocton Community Choir is returning to the Moravian Church, 319 N. Walnut Street in Dover, the week before the Coshocton concert. The Legacy Ensemble from Legacy Christian School, conducted by Franklin Miller, will again be part of the Community Choir's concert on April 21. Tickets are not required, and free will gifts will be accepted after the concert.

Choir returning to Newcomerstown Dec. 10 for encore Christmas concert

The Coshocton Community Choir will perform selections from their Comfort and Joy Christmas concert on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at 7:00 pm, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Newcomerstown. The 86-voice adult choir includes singers from Coshocton and twelve other counties.  The choir is under the direction of Charles R. Snyder, and will perform a mix of sacred and secular Christmas choral music. 

Snyder shares how he developed this year's concert theme. "With all the world’s current tragedies, one wonders how we can still rejoice," said Snyder. "We all need comfort, especially at this time, and we also need some joy to keep us going.  'God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen',  while in a minor key, provides both.  Comfort and Joy seems to be a perfect theme this year."

Snyder feels the audience will especially enjoy several of this concert selections including  'Comfort Ye' from Messiah; 'Wake, Awake'; the spiritual 'Mary Had a Baby'; 'Sing We Now of Christmas'; 'Carol of the Drum'; 'We Three Kings'; 'Christmas Bell Carol'; 'What Child Is This?'; 'O Holy Night'; 'Come to the Stable'; and several carols for the audience to join in. "As you listen at the concert, you’ll hear a few pieces in minor keys and many in major keys - some for pondering, some for goosebumps, and many that will bring smiles," shared Snyder. 

Each year, the Community Choir's Christmas concert tells the Christmas story through narration and song in a new way.  "We're so appreciative of the Reverend Richard K. Hoover's creative gift of writing the concert's 'story' for us each year," added Snyder, "which is shared during the concert by narrators Gordon Kendall and Connie Roberts as they weave the story between the various musical numbers."

"Every year, someone will look me in the eye after the concert, and say, 'This is my Christmas!'," continued Snyder.   "We hope it will be an important part of your Christmas celebration, too."

The concert venue is St. Paul Lutheran Church which is located at 121 South College Street in Newcomerstown.  The Church is handicapped accessible.  No tickets are necessary but a freewill offering will be accepted to help support the ministry of the Coshocton Community Choir. All are welcome to attend the concert on Sunday, December 10 at 7:00 pm. Additional information is available by calling the Church office (open 9:00AM - 12:00PM) at 740-498-6682.

To find out more about the Coshocton Community Choir (now in its 53rd season), The Coshocton Youth Chorale, or the Coshocton Singers, call the choir office at (740) 623-0554, check out the Coshocton Community Choir Facebook page, or visit their website www.CoshoctonCommunityChoir.org

Choirs to present 'Comfort & Joy' at new venue Dec. 3

The Coshocton Community Choir presents their Comfort and Joy Christmas Festival Concert on Sunday, December 3, at 3:00 p.m. at River View High School's Auditorium.  The concert is under the direction of Charles R. Snyder and features the adult choir, The Coshocton Singers (singers in grades 4 - 8); and the Coshocton Youth Chorale (high school age singers).  

"Beside the three choirs totaling 128 singers, there will also be piano, The Roscoe Brass quintet, timpani, flute, harpsichord, and a piano duet," said Snyder.  "This season, 32 of the 86 singers in the adult choir drive to rehearsals from 12 other counties!"

Snyder shares how he developed this year's concert theme. "With all the world’s current tragedies, one wonders how we can still rejoice," said Snyder. "We all need comfort, especially at this time, and we also need some joy to keep us going.  'God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen',  while in a minor key, provides both.  Comfort and Joy seems to be a perfect theme this year."

Snyder feels the audience will especially enjoy several of this concert selections including  'Comfort Ye' from Messiah; 'Wake, Awake'; the spiritual 'Mary Had a Baby'; 'Sing We Now of Christmas'; 'Carol of the Drum'; 'We Three Kings'; 'Christmas Bell Carol'; 'What Child Is This?'; 'O Holy Night'; 'Come to the Stable'; and several carols for the audience to join in. "As you listen at the concert, you’ll hear a few pieces in minor keys and many in major keys - some for pondering, some for goosebumps, and many that will bring smiles," shared Snyder. 

Each year, the Community Choir's Christmas concert tells the Christmas story through narration and song in a new way.  "We're so appreciative of the Reverend Richard K. Hoover's creative gift of writing the concert's 'story' for us each year," added Snyder, "which is shared during the concert by narrators Gordon Kendall and Connie Roberts as they weave the story between the various musical numbers."

"This is the first time we’ve sung a concert in the River View auditorium since 1984," shared Jan Myers, President of the Coshocton Community Choir.   "For those who haven't been to River View High School, it's very easy to park and walk into the school, all on ground level.  The auditorium is easy access right inside the door, also all on one level. And the acoustics are great!  We are also appreciative of the River View administration, staff and students who have all been so willing to help us make this a wonderful concert experience for both the audience and choir members."  

 "On behalf of the district we are thrilled to host the Coshocton Community Choir in the River View High School Auditorium," shared Chuck Rinkes, Superintendent of River View Local School District. "The choir has been a source of inspiration for our community for a number of years. Accordingly, River View's Music Department has been a source of pride for the district since 1965.  We value the relationship the school district, our music department and most importantly our community has with the Coshocton Community Choir. Thank you to the Coshocton Community Choir for their time, effort and dedication to providing the gift of music to our community once again."

Tickets for the December 3, Comfort and Joy Christmas Festival Concert are $10 for adults and $5 for students and are available pre-sale from choir members; online at www.CoshoctonCommunityChoir.org; or as cash sales at the door on concert day. The concert will be held at River View High School at 3:00 pm.   The school is located at 26496 State Route 60, Warsaw, OH 43844.  (Please note this is a new location from recent years.)

"While Tik Tok videos last no more than 90 seconds, the Community Choir concert will be 90 continuous minutes. [No intermission]," added Snyder.  "We welcome audiences of all ages, but please make sure that our youngest audience members are able to sit that long."

"Every year, someone will look me in the eye after the concert, and say, 'This is my Christmas!'," continued Snyder.   "We hope it will be an important part of your Christmas celebration, too."

To find out more about the Coshocton Community Choir (now in its 53rd season), The Coshocton Youth Chorale, or the Coshocton Singers, call the choir office at (740) 623-0554, check out the Coshocton Community Choir Facebook page, or visit their website www.CoshoctonCommunityChoir.org