Northern Lights Women's Chorus Spring Concert

The Northern Lights Women’s Chorus will present its spring concert at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 27 at Decorah Lutheran Church. The 49-member ensemble, composed of singers from Decorah and nine other communities, will perform a variety of beautiful choral music with the theme “Not Goodbye... Just a New Song.” 

The concert start time was changed to 1 p.m. to avoid scheduling conflicts with a talk by Rick Steves at Luther College at 2:30 p.m. and the Oneota Valley Community Orchestra concert at 4:30 p.m. 

The concert will be the last one conducted by Rachael Buresh, who began directing the chorus in 2018. A new artistic director will be named this spring. The program will include some of Buresh’s favorite songs from past concerts as well as new pieces. During intermission, a small group of chorus members will perform. A freewill offering will be taken at intermission, with a portion of the proceeds shared with a local nonprofit organization.

Reflecting on her tenure with the chorus, Buresh said, “For so many years, the Northern Lights Women’s Chorus has been more than just music—it has been love in harmony, commitment in every note, and a community woven together by song. Through laughter and joy, we have shared moments that will echo in our hearts forever. This is not an end but a beautiful new melody—one that carries on with the everlasting friendship and music that binds us all.”

Mary Beth Bouska serves as Northern Lights’ collaborative pianist.

The chorus would like to thank The Depot Outlet for a major grant to support its 2024-25 season, as well as the many businesses and individuals that contributed to its fall fund drive.

Decorah Lutheran Church is located at 309 Winnebago St., Decorah, Iowa. For more information, visit the Northern Lights Facebook event.

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