The Sandlapper Singers will kick off the 2016-2017 season with a spirited celebration of the teachers and mentors who’ve shaped and guided us. Founding artistic director Lillian Quackenbush will return as guest conductor, leading the ensemble in a selection of her favorite works from seasons past, and incoming artistic director Dustin Ousley will incorporate meaningful pieces from his own musical training, including Stephen Sondheim’s “Send in the Clowns” and “Ye Shall Have a Song” from American composer Randall Thompson’s choral masterpiece “The Peaceable Kingdom.” Expect to be inspired!

About the Sandlapper Singers

Comprised of 32 voices, the Sandlapper Singers is a professional choir and 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Columbia, South Carolina. Under the leadership of artistic director Dustin Ousley, the group is dedicated to presenting choral music of the highest caliber and ensuring the future of choral arts by mentoring young singers and educators. Founded in 1996 by Lillian and Dave Quakenbush, the Sandlapper Singers focuses on the works of American composers of the past and present, both traditional and contemporary. In addition to its annual concert series in the Columbia area, the ensemble regularly performs around the state and beyond. For more information, visit www.sandlappersingers.org.