Natick MA choir to mark 15 years of music and community. Here's how

Sound & Spirit,a Natick-based intergenerational choir, is celebrating its 15th anniversary with two upcoming concerts atNatick High School, according to a community announcement.

Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, May 8, and 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 9.

The choir was founded in 2011 with the idea of creating a community where no one is excluded, according to the announcement. It brings together singers from ages 8 to over 90 and is built on a philosophy of "radical welcome." Eighty-five of its 113 members are from Natick.

Creative Director Kate Leavey and Associate Director Cathi Iannoinvite members to show up fully as they are, finding not just a place to sing, but a place to belong and grow, according to the announcement. The result is what many describe as a "Cheers effect," where every voice is known and valued—and missed when absent.

That sense of belonging is reinforced through the choir’s signature approach to "music with a message." Each concert is built around a theme, weaving together diverse musical genres to explore ideas that resonate deeply with both performers and audiences.

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For many members, the impact goes far beyond the stage, according to the announcement. Member singers have found the confidence to face long-held fears, the courage to try something new, and the joy of connecting across generations in ways few other experiences allow. Families have performed side by side. Friendships have formed across decades of age difference.

The upcoming concerts will feature a selection of favorite songs from past performances that offer a window into the choir’s evolution and a reaffirmation of the values that have sustained it.

For more information, visitsoundandspirit.net.

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This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News:Sound & Spirit choir plans two anniversary concerts in Natick