The Music of Arvo Pärt

Arvo Pärt grew up in communist Estonia, part of the former Soviet Union. His early modernist music brought him respect from the West but did not meet the approval of the communist regime. Pärt broke new ground in 1968 with his Credo. Credo was an abrupt departure from Pärt’s previous music which had become empty,

Season XVI: Concert Season 2016-2017

Strong ties exist between the ACC and Salem Methodist Church.  Salem provides space for our weekly rehearsals and houses our music library.  But the connection runs much deeper. Several members of the Salem community support the ACC financially and some members of the ACC also sing in Salem’s Chancel Choir.  Salem has been the venue