“This is our last concert of the year, and it is focused on spring and all the transformations that come with spring,” said Greta Nelson, artistic director of the society.

The concert will be at 4 p.m. May 4 at Grace Lutheran Church, 211 S. Ninth St.

The first piece the audience will hear is called “Nocturne,” which is a set of three poems about a flowering almond tree, the quiet rain, and the early spring that will help set the mood of the evening concert.

Another piece the audience will hear is called “The Music of Living” by Dan Forrest.

“The Music of Living is a declaration of creation and God being the giver of life,” said Nelson. “It is a powerful and inspirational piece.”

At the heart of the program, the Choral Society will perform “Sunrise Mass” by Ola Gjeilo. This is a four-movement work, including the spheres, sunrise, the city, and the identity and ground. This piece will take the audience on a journey from heaven, gradually down to Earth.

“This musical journey evolves from transparent and spacey to something earthy and warm; from nebulous and pristine, through more emotional landscapes, to ultimately solid groundness,” said Nelson. “It really takes the audience on a spiritual journey.”

Nelson added that the piece really ties into the idea of spring being a time of transformation and how humans transform throughout their lives.

The FD Choral Society will close the concert with, “The Beauty of the Earth” by John Rutter.

“This is where everything gets wrapped up into a beautiful bow. It recognizes how beautiful our Earth is night and day,” said Nelson.

She added that society members are very excited and look forward to sharing this music with Fort Dodge and the surrounding communities.

“For those who have never attended one of our concerts, this one is a great introduction to how immerse and unique choral music can be and for those who are not quite sure what choral singing is all about,” Nelson said.

If You Go

What: Fort Dodge Choral Society performance of “The Beauty of the Earth”

When: 4 p.m. May 4

Where: Grace Lutheran Church, 211 S. Ninth St.

Tickets: $12 for adults and $3 for students, available at the door.