SVAN Winter Concerts 2025
The Hold on Honeys
Jan 19th, 2025 3pm
The First United Methodist Church of Northville
301 S. Main st Northville, NY 12134
Welcome to Northville; 3 amazing voices together in harmony!
The Hold on Honeys featuring Emily Curro, Raya Malcolm and Shannon Rafferty is an Indie folk minimalist vocal trio from Troy, NY offering tight-knit vocal harmonies to nourish the soul & invigorate the senses.
Raya, an Alto, Classically trained, has played roles from Shakespeare to Beckett, working in a variety of venues, from traditional proscenium theaters to abandoned hotels.
She is an Associate Artistic Director of Troy Foundry Theatre, a company dedicated to exploring the social & political issues of today through devising, performing and producing new works and reinterpreted classics.
Shannon, A Soprano, and a New York based actress, has performed on stages across the country.
She is also a resident member of Troy Foundry Theatre,
Recently Shannon played Cynthia Weil, the 2nd lead, in Capital Repertory Theatre's production of Beautiful, the Carol King story. Shannon's vocals were amazing and had us at the front of our seats!
Along with their close friend, Emily they formed the Hold on Honeys acapella trio during the pandemic as a way to create peace during troubled times. Join us for a wonderful afternoon of great singing and music that will lift your soul!
Great Thanks to The First United Methodist church of Northville for their ongoing support for SVAN.
Reservations Required: $15 member; $20 Non-Member
Call: (518) 863-8047
Garland Nelson
presents
SHOUT IT OUT
The Evolution of the Black Vocal Tradition
Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 4PM
The First United Methodist Church of Northville
301 S Main st. Northville, NY 12134
Garland’s thesis is that, “without the core of the Black American musical tradition, American music, as we know it, would not exist”.
Through vocalization, with active engagement and audience participation. Garland will take us through the historical African-American experience from slave chants through blues and on…
Great Thanks to The First United Methodist Church of Northville for their ongoing support for SVAN.
Reservations Required: $15 member; $20 Non-Member Call: (518) 863-8047