Chorus Teacher and Student Perform with Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh


Sewickley Academy chorus teacher Timothy Heavner and senior Katie Hughes performed with the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh for the Pittsburgh premiere of "Let My People Go: A Spiritual Journey Along the Underground Railroad" on Friday, February 15, at Ebenezer Baptist Church in the Hill District.

Katie is a member of the Junior Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, which opened the program with three songs: “Sorida (A Zimbabwe Greeting),” “To Sit and Dream,” and “Freedom Train.”
 
Mr. Heavner, who is an accompanist for the Mendelssohn Choir, played piano for the program which featured 15 songs, including “Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit,” “Wade in the Water,” and “Go Down Moses.”
 
Congratulations to both Mr. Heavner and Katie on a wonderful performance!

 
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