Camerata Cantores and Brass Classique will present two concerts of sacred music, March 12 and 13. Their unique blend of voices fused with the brass timbres and majestic organ add up to a memorable program.

The 28-member madrigal ensemble, founded and directed by Helen Dill, creates a seamless blend of voices, with intricate harmonies of a variety of pieces. This concert will include pieces from the sixteenth century as well as selections from the John Rutter "Requiem" and the Duruflé "Requiem," two contrasting twentieth century compositions. Madrigal singing allows for an intimate and complex interpretation of music, featuring a cappella voices as instruments. Camerata Cantores performs music spanning the years – from Renaissance to Broadway; international folk tunes to spirituals and new works by living composers.

Brass Classique joins Camerata Cantores in this program of sacred music, rendering selections to support the sacred and serious theme. The versatile quartet, founded and directed by Richard Dill, also includes spirituals, pop, Broadway, jazz, and Renaissance music in their repertoire.

Guest organist Anne Timberlake of the Warrenton Presbyterian Church will also accompany the group. Organ and brass will be featured in their own selections, and join Camerata Cantores to conclude the program in a performance of "Sing To His Name" composed by Jane Marshall.

"Sing To His Name" will be presented at Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains, Virginia on Saturday evening, March 12, 2005 at 7:30 PM. The encore performance will be held Sunday, March 13, 2005 at 4:00 PM at Trinity Episcopal Church in Upperville, Virginia.

Tickets are $15.00 and will be available at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased at G. Whillikers and Aqua Mechanics in Warrenton; at Culpeper Antiques at 137 S. Main Street in Culpeper; and in Middleburg at Books & Crannies at 15 S. Madison Street.

For more information, call 540-937-4044 or visit www.cameratacantores.org