The younger generation cannot imagine a world without social media, while those of us over a certain age may not be fluent with anything beyond email, but there is one thing that we all understand: the power of music.

While styles may be different, it is still possible to span the years separating younger and older singers with beautiful choral music. Come hear it for yourself, when the Madrigal Choir of Del Campo High School, conducted by Pam Mitchell, joins with the long established River City Chorale in its Spring Concert, April 29th and May 1st.

The program with also feature two teenage soloists: Shelby Pierce, alto, and Colin Regan, baritone. Shelby has been singing since she was about 4-years-old. She enjoys many genres of music, but her heart belongs to Broadway. Her goal is to go to a performing arts school and major in music. Shelby is a junior at Del Campo High School. Colin sings with the Waldorf High School Choir at the George Washington Carver School of Arts and Sciences. He plays a number of musical instruments and is an award-winning tap dancer and Irish Dancer. Colin is also a writer, and his greatest dream is to write film scores for movies.

The River City Chorale has, in the last year, launched a Young Artists Program, the goal of which is to provide young singers with the opportunity to perform for audiences beyond their high school friends and family, as well as to have the opportunity to sing with an established adult group with professional accompaniment. They trust that it will be a joyful and productive meeting of music lovers across the generations!

The River City Chorale is the longest existing community choir in the greater Sacramento area; it is entering its 40th year of providing beautiful and accessible music at convenient venues. Fifty-five voices strong, the Chorale is well known for offering eclectic programs of both secular and sacred music that appeal to a very wide audience. Conducted by the talented Richard Morrissey and accompanied by the highly skilled Theresa Keene, there will surely be something for everyone to enjoy.

The Friday, April 29th concert will be held at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 3235 Pope Avenue, Sacramento, starting at 7:30 pm. On Sunday, May 1st, the venue is the First Baptist Church of Fair Oaks, 4401 San Juan Avenue, starting at 4 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Tickets for children under 12 are $5. Parking is free. Go to RiverCityChorale.org or call (916) 331-5810.