Vocal Ensemble to Perform in Saratoga

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Excelsior Vocal Ensemble will present “Celestial England” at the Bethesda Episcopal Church at 26 Washington Street on July 19 at 3 p.m.

Excelsior will perform English choral music from across the centuries, including Herbert Howells’ “Requiem,” William Byrd’s “Mass for Five Voices,” five spirituals from “A Child of Our Time” by Michael Tippett, and selections from Gustav Holst’s “Choral Folk Songs.” Special guest organist Derek Stannard will also perform.

For tickets, visit www.saratoga-arts.org/events.