Join us this Saturday, May 16, 2026, for a monumental performance of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Dona Nobis Pacem and Te Deum by Anton Bruckner. Featuring 140 singers and a 40-piece orchestra, this concert serves as a moving call for unity and reflection.
Spring 2026: Dona Nobis Pacem and Te Deum (Full Program)
Driven by his harrowing experiences in WWI and the threat of a new global conflict, Vaughan Williams’ masterpiece was inspired by the stirring poetry of Walt Whitman—including his iconic poem, “Beat! Beat! Drums!”—woven together with traditional Latin text and biblical passages.
“Beat! beat! drums!—blow! bugles! blow!
Through the windows—through doors—burst like a ruthless force…”
We extend a special invitation to our veterans and their friends and families to join the community for this evocative performance. While this work honors the gravity of military service, its message of peace is one that welcomes every member of the public.
Event Details:
- When: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 7:00pm
- Where: St. Andrews Baptist Church
230 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29210 - Our Thanks: A heartfelt thank you to St. Andrews Baptist Church for hosting us
Tickets: General Admission – $20
| Seniors and Military $15
| Students-High School and College $10
| Under 14 – FREE
We will repeat this concert on Sunday, May 17 at 5pm at the Francis Marion Performing Arts Center in Florence.
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