Close to 200 talented voices from throughout the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Africa will sing works from Baha'i scriptures and those of other religions in the second annual Baha'i choral music concert at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at the Baha'i House of Worship for the North American Continent.


The choir sings outside of the Baha'i House of Worship After the concert in the auditorium lasting approximately 45 minutes, the choir will assemble outside on the steps of the temple -- weather permitting -- to perform rousing gospel music, traditional songs and other multicultural music. The outdoor portion will last about 20 minutes. Both parts of the concert are sung a cappella, and are free and open to the public.

The concert is under the direction of Van Gilmer, Baha'i Temple director of music and internationally known performer, choir director, composer and writer/winner of the Best Gospel Song at the 2006 Independent Music Awards.

Free parking for the concert is available onsite and at several locations within walking distance from the temple.

Related Items:

• May 15, 2008 - Listen to Chicago Public Radio's announcement of the May 18 concert
• Read about the first annual choral music concert held in 2007