20 Apr 2026 Arkansas Chamber Singers announce spring concert

The Arkansas Chamber Singers are proud to announce their upcoming spring concert, “Parables and Poetry,” a dedicated celebration of the acclaimed creative partnership between composer William Averitt and poet Robert Bode. 

The afternoon’s centerpiece is the highly anticipated world premiere of “Parables,” a new work that anchors a program highlighting the duo’s evocative and lyrical contributions to modern choral music. 

This unique event offers more than just a performance; attendees are invited to an intimate “Meet the Composer & Poet” session at 3:00 PM in the St. James Welcome Center, providing a rare behind-the-scenes look at the collaborative process before the full concert begins at 5:00 PM.