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LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING WITH US! Join us for one or all sessions | No musical background required What: VESTival Voices - Life's Journey Concert When: 5 Tuesdays in SPRING April 28 - May 26, 2026 (April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26) 3 - 4:30 PM* Where: The Park Church, 208 W. Gray St., Elmira * An invigorating session of singing followed by an opportunity for social engagement and interaction. FREE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS Register: Call 800-272-3900 About BraVESTimo! is a

Presented by the Vocal Essence (VEST) of the Souther Tier ONE WEEKEND. MANY VOICES. UNITED IN SONG. No auditions. No experience needed. Just show up and sing. About BloomVEST is an intergenerational community sing (ages 12 and older) centered on themes of peace, hope, and shared humanity. Through accessible and meaningful songs of resilience, unity, and reflection, participants will experience the power of singing as a way to connect, heal, and grow together. Rooted in VEST's

Presented by the Vocal Essence (VEST) of the Souther Tier Concert What: BloomVEST Concert When: May 30, 2026 - 4 PM Where: The Park Church, 208 W. Gray St., Elmira Free! $10 donation is suggested Order in advance at vest.choirgenius.com/storefront About An intergenerational community event for singing Social and Solidarity Anthems centered on connection, wellness, and shared humanity. Morgan Jolley, Artistic Director Ethel Stroman and Kirsty Ferguson, Song Leaders Emmett Scot

Vocal Essence of the Southern Tier cordially invites you to a What: BloomVEST Benefit Reception When: May 30, 2026 immediately following the BloomVEST concert Where: The Park Church Parlour, 208 W. Gray St., Elmira Featuring performances by the children of VEST Please join us to support our mission of providing barrier-free music access to everyone. Want to Sing in BloomVEST Weekend? If you are interested in singing in the Bloom VEST weekend, please visit vestny.org/events Al

What: The Creation by Haydn Performed by: The Orchestra of the Southern Tier Finger Lakes, The Chorus of the Southern Tier Finger Lakes, and the Cantata Singers When: May 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM Where: The Park Church Sanctuary, Elmira, NY 14901 Tickets Adults: $29 - $59* Students: $15* (ID required) Under 18: FREE (with adult ticket purchase) How to buy: Call 607-936-2873 or go to osfl.org/the-creation-may-2026 ​Description Experience the awe and majesty of Haydn’s The Creation,

What: VEST Children and Youth Choral Concert When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 Where: Concert held at The Park Church Sanctuary, 208 W. Gray St., Elmira Tickets: Register online to buy tickets Singing: inVESTigators and VESTed Voices Community Partners Corning Area Chamber of Commerce The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes The Park Church Website: vestny.org Facebook: VESTChorus Instagram - vestny_chorus TikTok: @vest_ny Email: info@vestny.org Phone: 607-3012-1719

What : Flamenco Vivo - Carlota Santana - TABLAO: An Intimate Flamenco Experience When : Sunday, April 12, 2026 from 4 PM to 5 PM (Doors open at 3:30 PM) Where : Beecher Hall at The Park Church, 208 W. Gray St., Elmira Presented by : American Dance Asylum in partnership with The Park Church Tickets $25/general admission - or more for a good cause! $20/student Admission includes a complimentary glass of sangria and nibbles Tickets available at bit.ly/flamenco2026 Proceeds to be

What : Cantata Singers - Her Light, Her Voice When : Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 4 pm Where : The Park Church, 208 W. Gray St., Elmira, NY Free, accessible, and open to all. A celebration of music by and about women Cantata Singers Programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Website : cantatasingers.com

What : Service of the Word - Lent-Easter Organ Recital When : Sunday, March 8, 2026 - 10 AM to 11 AM Where : The Park Church Sanctuary - 208 W. Gray St., Elmira, NY What : Community Lent-Easter Organ Recital When : Thursday, March 12, 2026 - 12:10 PM to 1:10 PM Where : The Park Church Sanctuary - 208 W. Gray St., Elmira, NY The program is the same for both dates. Music in the Theme of Love Recalling the many ways we can experience God’s love

The Inaugural Performance of Empire State VESTival Voices Concert What : VESTival Voices - Life's Journey Concert When : Saturday, February 21 - 6 PM Where : Concert held at The Park Church Sanctuary, 208 W. Gray St., Elmira Tickets : Register online to buy tickets Suggested ticket price is $10 per person. In order to provide barrier-free access, ticket sales are "Pay what you are able" All ticket sales are used to support the mission and vision of VEST: Empowering every voic

VESTNY - Vocal Essence Of The Southern Tier -Where every voice matters and every genre belongs Empowering every voice with access to high-quality, inclusive vocal music opportunities that support genre diversit ommunity enrichment, and well-being with excellence and joy in the Southern Tier of New York and beyon What : Sing With Us! - Ensembles Launching Weekly January 2026 When : See age group and dates below. Where : Rehearsals held at The Park Church, 208 W. Gray St., Elmi

What: Advent-Christmas Organ Recital - Church Service - Advent III (Joy) When: Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 10 AM Where: The Park Church, Elmira, NY Sunday Recital will be available live on Zoom If you are unable to attend service in person, we offer the worship on Zoom and later a recording on theparkchurch.org . The audio and video quality of our online service has significantly improved. Follow the steps on this page to join . What: Advent-Christmas Organ Recital - lunch

What : An Evening of Hanukkah, Solstice & Christmas Music When : Friday, December 19, 2025 • 7 PM to 8:30 PM Where : The Park Church - 208 W. Gray St. Elmira, NY Enter : The Sanctuary Doors on Church Street Overview Please Join Us for an Evening of Hanukkah, Solstice & Christmas Music. Featuring Mark Simon and Mark Rust Donation Not Required But Appreciated A family friendly concert! Donation or giving of a new or gently used children’s book not required but is appreciated.

What : 150th Anniversary of The Park Church's Landmark Sanctuary - Service of Celebration and Re-dedication When : Sunday, October 12, 2025 @ 2 PM Where : The Park Church Sanctuary With special guests and a reception to follow Homily - “ Verbs ” Scripture: Micah 6:6-8 (Guest clergy may robe/vest. For Christian clergy, the color of the day is red.) Watch the recorded service

What : Harvest Sing Intensive When : Friday, October 24, 2025 - 7 PM to 9 PM and When : Saturday, October 25, 2025 - 9 AM to 4 PM Where : 360 Aurora, 360 E. 14th St Elmira Heights, NY 14903 Register for $25 All Voices. All Styles. One Community Twice each year, the VEST Community Sings bring together people of all ages for an intergenerational, open-to-all pop-up chorus. No experience and no auditions are required-just a love of singing. Over the course of two relaxed rehea

What : "Folk Songs and Other Delights” When : Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 3 PM Where : The Park Church Sanctuary, Elmira, NY 14901 Tickets :...

What : Marimba and Percussion When : April 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM Where : The Park Church Sanctuary, Elmira, NY 14901 Tickets : $40 General...

What : Service of the Word - Lent-Easter Organ Recital When : Thursday, March 23, 2025 - 10 AM to 11 AM Where : The Park Church - 208 W....

What : Community Lent-Easter Organ Recital When : Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 12:10 PM to 1:10 PM Where : The Park Church - 208 W. Gray...

What: Advent-Christmas Organ Recital - Church Service When: Sunday, December 15 at 10 AM Where: The Park Church, Elmira, NY Sunday...