(June 9, 2016) The Pine Tones Chorus will present its Spring Concert at the Community Church of Ocean Pines, located on Route 589 and Beauchamp Road, on Sunday, June 12 at 3 p.m.
Tickets cost $10 and will be available at the door. The concert opens with its title song “Simple Gifts,” which includes the phrase, “‘Tis a gift to be simple. . .” However, this musical arrangement quickly becomes elaborate, with rippling melodies and trills added by the clarinet.    
Fans of Broadway shows will recognize “Climb Every Mountain” from “Sound of Music” and “The Rhythm of Life” from “Sweet Charity.” The patriotic medley, “I Hear America Singing!,” is based on the Walt Whitman poem.
June Todd is the Pine Tones Chorus director and Cathy Morgan is the group’s pianist. Other instruments will also accompany the chorus with Tom Baione playing string bass, Ted Nichols on drums, Judy Benton playing the trumpet and Bill Courtney the trombone and Jim Meckley on the clarinet.
The Pine Tones Chorus includes over 50 members from Ocean Pines, Ocean City and nearby areas. The Chorus has been entertaining local audiences in the Ocean Pines and Ocean City areas for more than 30 years.
For additional information, call Chorus President, Pat Beisler at 410-208-2682, or Todd at 410-289-7373.