For the sixth consecutive year, Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts will host the annual Savannah Sings Invitational Choir Festival. Next month, the school’s choral directors, John Tisbert and Mandy Madson, will welcome young vocal artists from around the southeastern region, with a special featured appearance by the Young People’s Chorus of New York City.

The celebration of song will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 at the Yamacraw Center for the Performing Arts, which is on Garrison’s campus.

Savannah Sings is a two-part event featuring a concert program by some of the area’s top school and community youth choirs as well as a showcase of the Festival Men’s Chorus under the direction of guest conductor Francisco J. Núñez, founder of the Young People’s Chorus of New York City. The Festival Men’s Chorus consists of top middle- and high-school vocal music students nominated by their teachers for participation in the group. The group will be rehearsing on Thursday evening and throughout the day Friday, giving the media an opportunity to record footage, take photos and talk with the participants.

Choirs featured in this year’s festival include: Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts – Garrison Voices, Savannah Arts Academy, Southeast Bulloch High School, Georgia Southern University, the Savannah Children’s Choir, Rise Chorales, Oglethorpe Academy, Butler Elementary, and special guests, The Young People’s Chorus of NYC.

“We’re thrilled to welcome so many renowned musical organizations from around the region to Garrison for Savannah Sings 2019. Having The Young People’s Chorus of New York City join the festivities is incredible, and I believe our audiences are in for a real treat,” Tisbert said. “It’s so important that these flourishing young artists have the chance to perform in front of enthusiastic audiences while learning from and listening to members of other choirs. We invite our community members to join us in supporting out students while we enjoy a fantastic show.”

Anyone interested in checking out Savannah Sings 2019 is encouraged to buy tickets soon as this popular yearly performance tends to be well-attended. To purchase tickets online or for more information, please visit http://savannahsings2019.weebly.com.