With this concert we celebrate the many cultures and residents of our Appalachian Mountains. The world premiere of local composer Robert Campbelle’s “Appalachian Requiem” featuring over two hundred singers from regional choirs will be paired with Haydn’s Symphony “The Bear”, giving tribute to a wonderful creature living in our Mountains. Bass-baritone Michael Rodgers will sing a collection of spirituals and “Will the Circle be Unbroken,” first made famous by the Carter Family.