Strains of great Broadway hits—and perhaps a preview of Carl Orff’s riveting Carmina Burana—will put a smile on the faces of Sunrise Mall shoppers of all ages on Thursday evening, Feb. 18th, during the Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra’s (SCSO) annual Singathon fundraiser in front of Macy’s Women’s store from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

SCSO members will come to sing…and sing they will! Under the able and entertaining direction of Conductor Donald Kendrick, both singers and shoppers will croon their way through such great Broadway memories as The Sound of Music, Westside Story, and Oklahoma, with an excerpt or two from the SCSO’s March 5th Carmina Burana concert thrown in for good measure. The event may include some “spontaneous guest conductors” and would-be Fred Astaires and Ginger Rogers who will add heartwarming entertainment value to the event.

According to Singathon 2016 Coordinator Brent Wallace, “The purpose of this Chorus-generated fundraiser is to work off the pledges that our dedicated volunteer Choral Society members have obtained over the past month. We are absolutely thrilled to say that we are spiraling our way towards our $40,000 goal. With the help of our community we hope to surpass this year’s goal of 40K. In fact, people wishing to support our efforts can make an online donation at www.sacramentochoral.com. We are pleased to continue to uphold our reputation as a fiscally accountable and well managed arts organization in our community.”

Proceeds from the Singathon will help offset professional orchestra expenses for the SCSO’s upcoming March and May 2016 choral orchestral classical concerts at the Sacramento Community Center Theater. The fundraiser will also support the SCSO’s important education and outreach to veterans, students, the underprivileged, and other area nonprofits. Come join in the fun and support the SCSO!