Take a Musical Journey Across Cultures with the Pensacola Children’s Chorus
Pensacola, Fla. – January 2025 – Tickets are now available for One World, Many Voices, presented by the Pensacola Children’s Chorus (PCC). Reserve your tickets for PCC’s traditional choral performance at First Baptist Church of Pensacola on Saturday, February 22 at 3:30 p.m.
What: One World, Many Voices
When: Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.
Where: First Baptist Church of Pensacola
Tickets: $15–$35
Live Stream: $20
As the name suggests, One World, Many Voices will transport the audience around the world, featuring music with lively rhythms and instruments from many different cultures.
“One World, Many Voices embodies how music brings us all closer together,” Alex Gartner, PCC’s Artistic & Executive Director, said. “This concert invites our audience to discover and appreciate the diversity of the world around us and perhaps to realize that when we look close enough, we aren’t so different from one another after all.”
Join our 250+ singers on a journey around the globe as they explore the diverse musical traditions of the African, Asian, North American, South American, and European continents. Lighthearted game songs like the traditional South African “Bhombela,” interspersed with ancient Gaelic lullabies like “Einini” and “Seoithin Seo,” will give you little glimpses of how childhood looks and sounds in different parts of the world. “Wau Bulan” offers a lively and exciting celebration of Malaysian culture, while tender melodies like “Duérmete, niño” and “Dirait-on” highlight the intricate beauty of their respective languages.
Allow our singers to tug at your heartstrings with heartfelt coming-of-age songs like “Grow, Little Tree” and “Who I Want to Be.” Be inspired by the strength of the human spirit as the singers cry out, “Lift Me Up,” “I Believe,” “How Can I Keep from Singing?” and other messages of hope and resilience. Lighten the mood with humorous storytelling pieces such as “Rattlesnake Skipping Song” and “A Song of Nonsense.” These delightful tunes add a touch of laughter to the evening, creating a well-rounded and enjoyable experience for all.
One World, Many Voices will also feature members who have joined the Pensacola Children’s Chorus through a program funded by the Escambia Children’s Trust. A taxpayer-funded children’s services agency, the Trust focuses on providing impactful services to Escambia County’s most vulnerable youth.
“This concert will showcase the heart of our Children’s Trust program,” Gartner said. “It is a testament to the impact that music can have on a child’s life. To see them singing and smiling alongside youth from all walks of life is a symbol of hope for a prosperous future.”
One World, Many Voices will be held at First Baptist Church (500 N. Palafox). Tickets for festival seating are available and range from $15–$35. Accessible and close-proximity VIP seating sections are also available. If you are unable to attend in person, the performance will be streamed. For tickets and more information, visit PensacolaSings.org/performances.
About the Pensacola Children’s Chorus
The Pensacola Children’s Chorus (PCC) is a non-profit, community-based arts education program which uses music and performance to inspire and nurture a new generation of young leaders. Serving 300 young musicians from over 60 schools across Northwest Florida and Southwest Alabama, PCC uses music education to provide opportunities for personal growth, friendship, and community service. Formally established 1990 as a program of the Pensacola Symphony, the now-independent organization continues to pursue diversity of talent, repertoire, and performance to enhance and enliven the cultural fabric of our community. To fulfill its role as the preeminent regional youth music education program, PCC presents a full season of outreach, educational programs, and performances each year for thousands of children, youth, and adults.