Celebrate American music in Cornelia on June 22

First Baptist Cornelia Minister of Music Randy LeBlanc leads the audience in song during the church's American Music Concert in 2024. This is LeBlanc's fifth year conducting the concert. (photo submitted)

First Baptist Church of Cornelia invites the community to a night of music, memories, and patriotic pride at its 5th annual American Music Concert on Sunday, June 22, at 6 p.m.

The concert, titled From Sea to Shining Sea: A Celebration of American Music, will feature a mix of folk hymns, Broadway favorites, and patriotic classics performed by the choir and community orchestra. Highlights will include Amazing Grace accompanied by a traditional bagpiper, a lively sing-along from Mary Poppins, and a new arrangement of America the Beautiful.

The concert will be held at First Baptist Church of Cornelia, 325 Oak Street. Admission is free, and donations are welcome.