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Join the Bach Choir for Sing Democracy 250!

The Bach Choir recently wrapped up their 2025-2026 season with “Oscar Nods!” Assistant Conductor Jon Erik Schreiber and Choir President Tybe Brett spoke with Anna Singer live on the QED Afternoon Show about their upcoming event, Sing Democracy 250.

Sing Democracy 250 is a national choral odyssey commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It will feature performances by choir across the country; the Bach Choir will host their concert at the O’Reilly Theater on July 3rd.

Keep an eye out for more information on the Bach Choir’s website. You can learn more about Sing Democracy 250 and find all of the music for the program on their website.

Andrés Franco Returns to City of Asylum as Executive Director

QED’s Jim Cunningham ventured to City of Asylum’s campus to speak with their recently appointed Executive Director, Andrés Franco, about his transition, the organization’s mission, and their 2026 Jazz Poetry programming.

You can learn more about City Asylum on their website. Tickets to all City of Asylum programs are free; RSVP to the Jazz Poetry performances and more here.

Yvonne Hudson – Mrs. Shakespeare

Written and performed by Yvonne Hudson, Mrs. Shakespeare returns for William Shakespeare’s birthday this Thursday, April 23rd! Yvonne talks to Anna Singer about her ever-evolving solo show, which she will perform at the Shakespeare statue outside the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.

See excerpts of Mrs. Shakespeare for free Thursday, April 23rd as part of Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks’ Week of Will birthday celebrations at Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland. Learn more about other Week of Will 2026 events on PSiP’s website. Yvonne will also perform the entirety of the show on May 16th in the English nationality room of the Cathedral of Learning.