BCS commissions new choral piece

The Bloomington Chamber Singers (conductor Gerald Sousa) have commissioned a new choral work by Abby Henkel with funding from the Bloomington Arts Commission.

The piece, entitled “Thank You,” sets a poem of the same title by Ross Gay. Read the poem here. “Thank You” is set for a cappella SATB choir with divisi and soloists.

BCS and other singers will join to rehearse and record “Thank You” on December 13. The recording will be shared this December, and the piece will be available for choirs to perform in 2023.