Songs of the Silver Screen
Sunday, May 31st, 2026
The Purser Center On Logan College Campus
1851 Schoettler Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Allegro's 2026 Spring Concert invites our audience to the MOVIES!
Sunday, May 31st, 2026
The Purser Center On Logan College Campus
1851 Schoettler Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Allegro's 2026 Spring Concert invites our audience to the MOVIES!
Allegro’s Spring concert, “Songs of the Silver Screen” honors the important role music plays in the creative and expressive art of movie making. Movie soundtracks not only use original scores as background music but often draw upon popular songs to help set the mood and enhance the story being shown on the big screen.
The concert begins with the classic 1937 song by Johnny Mercer and Richard Whiting from the film Hollywood Hotel, celebrating Hollywood's magical allure with its vintage big band sound. This is followed by an arrangement of the iconic orchestral theme used in the soundtracks of all 26 James Bond movies, beginning with Dr. No, produced in 1962. The opening bars of the song take us immediately into the dangerous and exciting world of international intrigue and romance that characterizes the James Bond brand.
Songs of the Silver Screen includes music from some classic movies like Singin' In the Rain and The Wizard of Oz, as well as more contemporary films such as X-Men: Apocalypse and 10 Things I Hate About You. Dolly Parton's "Nine to Five" features the Allegro's soprano and alto sections and The Beatles' "A Hard Day's Night" features our tenors and basses.
No concert of movie music would be complete without "Unchained Melody", used as the background for the haunting and sensual pottery wheel scene in the movie, Ghost or the song that ends our concert, "I've Had the Time of My Life" from the 1987 film, Dirty Dancing.
Allegro's 130-voice chorus, under the direction of Merry Keller, will be performing at The William D. Purser Center, a performing arts building on Logan College campus, 1851 Schoettler Road, Chesterfield. This venue, new for Allegro, provides a professional theatrical setting, with enough space to accommodate our growing chorus and audience, and plenty of easy parking.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children, up to 12 years.
To Purchase Tickets, click here: Eventbrite Link for Songs of the Silver Screen.
Directions to The Purser Center:
Enter Logan College Campus from Schoettler Road. Turn right onto Beatrice Hagen Memorial Drive, following the signs to “The Purser Center". Convenient parking will be in lots 4, 5 and 6.
Click on the link below to watch the “Songs of the Season” concert, recorded live December 7, 2025:
https://youtu.be/_3-m9gt8mUY?si=w6Fc26vCKcrizVaI
https://youtu.be/_3-m9gt8mUY?si=w6Fc26vCKcrizVaI
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Photo by Ursula Ruhl, Webster-Kirkwood Times
Our Mission
Our mission is to build a diverse group of singers, 50 years and older, regardless of race, disabilities, ethnicity, or musical background, whose singing together bears witness to the unifying, healing and joyful power of choral music. Our pledge is to highlight dynamic musical experiences with a commitment to a variety of music that can be performed with energy and excellence, growing each individual’s musical abilities as we come together in rehearsal and performance.
Our mission is to build a diverse group of singers, 50 years and older, regardless of race, disabilities, ethnicity, or musical background, whose singing together bears witness to the unifying, healing and joyful power of choral music. Our pledge is to highlight dynamic musical experiences with a commitment to a variety of music that can be performed with energy and excellence, growing each individual’s musical abilities as we come together in rehearsal and performance.
Singing is for Everyone!
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WHO? ME?
Yes, YOU! You have the gift of a unique and special voice that is all your own, even if you have not used it to SING since grade school. You can sing at the top of your lungs in the shower, or along with your favorite songs on the radio. But MAGIC happens when many voices sing together. An uplifting energy fills the room, and all those unique voices join together to make music that is more beautiful and joyful than any one voice on its own. |
Do you love to sing when no-one is around? Wait until you start singing with others. |
You love to sing but find you don't have an outlet now that you're older? Allegro welcomes you. |
Does music warm your heart? Why not share your love with others in the community? |
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Allegro: A St. Louis Choral Community is a chorus for anyone 50 years or older who wants to sing. Our founding director, Merry Keller, loves to help people find their best singing voices, and wants you to grow in your ability to open your voice to sing with your whole body, heart and soul.
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We can’t wait to hear from YOU
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Questions?
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