Rivers & Roots choir concert celebrates natural world and humanity

On Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, the Lake Michigan College Concert Choir, directed by Rebecca Derbas‑Selvidge, will perform at 7 p.m. in the Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre on the college’s Benton Harbor campus. The free general‑admission concert will feature the LMC Concert Choir and the Michigan School Vocal Music Association District 6 Middle School Honors Choir, directed by Matthew W. Smith.

Program selections include “Emerald Stream” by Seth Houston, “Many Waters – Second Movement” from “Wedding Cantata” by Daniel Pinkham, “Kein Hälmlein wächst auf Erden” by W.F. Bach, “Earth Blessing” by J. David Moore, “Water Fountain” by Nathaniel Brenner and Merrill Garbus (arranged by Kristopher Fulton), and “As the Ship Went Down” by Woodpigeon (arranged by George Chung).

Students are chosen by their choir directors to participate in the all‑day experience, which has been held for the fourth consecutive year at LMC. The event highlights the college’s Music and Theater programs, which offer students classroom instruction and public performance opportunities in a venue that attracts thousands of patrons annually.

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