I like a lot of rock and R&B with one frontperson, as well as instrumental music created solo that makes weirdos scratch their beards. But a bunch of voices working together holds awesome power that stops me in my tracks. Nashville choral group SONUS Choir takes this a step further: Rather than being accompanied by an instrumental ensemble — or even a single instrument — they perform their repertoire a cappella, putting the members’ voices front and center. They’ve organized their annual spring concert for 2026 around the theme of the natural cycle of darkness and light. Dunno about you, but lots of current events have me feeling like we’re collectively in a dark night of the soul. This show offers a message of hope, as the ensemble describes it, “tracing the emotional journey through twilight, sunset and the dark of night, while looking to the hope of a glorious sunrise.” The program includes works predominantly by 20th century and contemporary composers, including Rachel Grimes, Morten Lauridsen and minimalist innovator Arvo Pärt, as well as the premiere of a new piece by composer-in-residence Timbre Cierpke.
7:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church
113 Eighth Ave. S.
