Multinational choir and Burundi band perform free at Center Theatre
DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre will host the final concert in the Bangor Savings Bank Free Community Concert Series on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 3 p.m. The concert will feature the Pihcintu Multinational Girls Choir accompanied by the Burundi Band Akiwacu.
Under the direction of Con Fullam, the Pihcintu Choir brings together immigrant and refugee girls from around the globe who now call Maine their home. Through their music, the choir shares stories of hope, resilience and the unifying power of song. Performances have touched audiences nationwide, earning acclaim for the girls’ ability to inspire and connect people from all walks of life.
MULTINATIONAL CHOIR — The Pihcintu Multinational Girls Choir is a unique chorus of 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 been here for generations. They will be joined on the Center Theatre stage by the Burundi band, Akiwacu at 3 p.m. on Saturday.
“We are truly privileged to host the Pihcintu Choir and Akiwacu,” said Patrick Myers, executive director of the Center Theatre. “Their music is a testament to the strength and beauty of diversity. This is a rare opportunity for our community to experience a performance that not only entertains but also enlightens and uplifts.”
Tickets for the free concert can be reserved by calling 207-564-8943, visiting centertheatre.org or stopping by the box office at 20 East Main St. between the hours of noon and 7 p.m. The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission to engage and inspire by making arts, education and entertainment accessible to our rural communities.