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Cumberland Oratorio Singers and Faytteville Symphony Orchestra Set to Perform at Methodist University a STAFF REPORT and traditional oratorios and show or pop music. As any great musician knows, it takes time to master an instrument, The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1956 and is and the oldest musical instrument in the entire world is the human voice. the oldest continuously-funded orchestra in North Carolina. Under For centuries people have used their unique vocal cords to sing for many the direction of Dr. Fouad Fakhouri, the different reasons. This natural instrument orchestra performs throughout the community could be used for religious praise, passing several times a year, including several free on history or for entertainment purposes. performances. On April 13, at Methodist University the On April 13, the members of the orchestra Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra and the will perform The Symphony of Psalms, which Cumberland Oratorio Singers will come was created by the composer Stravinsky. together with college and community choirs This piece was composed in the 1930s and is for a spring performance that is sure to named after the verses of the book of Psalms energize the soul. In recent years the FSO that are used in the choral pieces of the and the Cumberland Oratorio Singers performance. have combined forces to bring first-class The program will culminate with Gustav performances to the community. Mahler���s powerful Symphony No. 1 in D The Cumberland Oratorio Singers consists Major. of 75 adults, all of whom are unique in their The joint performance of the Cumberland backgrounds and experiences; and each has Oratorio and the Fayetteville Symphony mastered their God-given instrument, their Gustav Mahler Orchestra will be held at Reeves Auditorium voice. There is more to oratorio than just on the campus of Methodist University, which singing. By definition oratorio is ���a musical is located at 5400 Ramsey St., on April 13 composition for voices and orchestra, telling from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. a sacred story without costumes, scenery or dramatic action.��� For more information about the event or about ticket availability, This style of performing is of Italian origin, and can be traced back contact Margarette Kelly at 482-0006. She can also be reached by email directly to an Italian concert hall from the 16th century. The Cumberland at mkelly5733@nc.rr.com. Further event information can also be found Oratorio Singers embrace their centuries-old musical roots, but are not at the website www.singwithcos.org. Find out more about the Fayetteville limited in performance style. The group has an extensive repertoire that Symphony Orchestra at www.fayettevillesymphony.org. includes classical secular stylings, contemporary classical works, masses 14 UCW APRIL 3-9, 2013 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM