The Vermont Collegiate Choral Consortium and the Green Mountain Mahler Festival join forces to present a special benefit performance of Part 1 of Haydn's oratorio Creation at 7:30 pm on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the Elley-Long Music Center in Colchester, Vermont. Conducted by Sherrill Blodget and Bethany Plissey, the performance will feature vocal soloists Helen Lyons, soprano; Josh Collier, tenor; and Erik Kroncke, bass. The college choirs will each sing a few pieces to open the concert. Net proceeds will benefit the Hispanic Federation, for Puerto Rico earthquake relief.   Information and tickets: www.vtmahler.org

The Green Mountain Mahler Festival is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.