SRC Community Chorus Concert Features WIU International String Quartet
The Spoon River College Community Chorus presents Handel’s MESSIAH and Winter Olio on Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7 at the First Christian Church in Canton. Over 50 singers, technicians, and production staff will be joined by the Western Illinois University International String Quartet.
The WIU International String Quartet program, now in its 20th year, was formed in 2005 by the Western Illinois University School of Music to give international students the opportunity to come to the United States and study in Illinois. The quartet members receive full scholarships to WIU.
Performing with the SRC Chorus in 2025 are Georgica Parvu, from Romania, on violin; Helena Iacob, from Romania, on violin; Gabriel Gene Regojos, from the Philippines, on viola; and Juan Marco Robledo Galvez, from Guatemala, on cello.
The quartet’s appearance is made possible by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council and the Two Rivers Arts Council.
The Sunday matinee is sold out; however, tickets for the Saturday, December 7, 7 p.m. are still available. Tickets for the 20th anniversary concert may be purchased at SRC Chorus.
