Othello Choral Society's cantata ready for stage

OTHELLO — The Othello Choral Society’s 38th Christmas Cantata is ready, and performances will start this weekend. This year’s cantata is “The Silence and The Sound” by Heather Sorenson.

The first performance will take place Saturday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Othello Church of the Nazarene. There will be a performance the next day, Sunday, Dec. 4, at 3:30 p.m. at the same church.

The Othello Church of the Nazarene is located at 835 S. 10th Ave. in Othello. Admission is free for all performances.

There will be one more performance on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 3:30 p.m. at the Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Moses Lake. It is located at 200 N. Dale Rd.

The Othello Choral Society includes 43 singers in the adult choir. There are 17 members in the children’s choir. They have performed a cantata every Christmas season for 37 years.

Bob Reichert, of The Reichert Showhouse, directs the adult choir. The children’s choir is directed by Donna Reichert.

A cantata is a sung worship service. It’s a medium-length narrative piece of music for voices with instrumental accompaniment, typically with solos, chorus, and orchestra.

Heather Sorenson’s first Christmas cantata is more than just a retelling of the nativity. This work explores the mystery and the majesty of Christ’s birth.

Filled with original sacred songs and beloved carols, this innovative cantata is not only a beautiful concert experience, but it is also a true worship experience. The richness of contemporary and traditional elements, along with thoughtful narrations, make this work an excellent choice for blended worship styles.