First Christian Church is presenting Gioachino Rossini’s Stabat Mater, which portrays Mary’s suffering during the crucifixion of Jesus, sung by soprano Jenn Candib and mezzo-soprano Zoe Buxton, accompanied by Carol Wilson on the organ.

Zoe Buxton is a versatile mezzo soprano/contralto, currently studying with Rachel Nicholls in England and Martile Rowland in Colorado Springs.

A music graduate from the University of York, UK, Zoe has sung in large symphony choruses as well as smaller consort ensembles, and has performed as a soloist.

Soprano, Jenn Candib, has performed choral, chamber, medieval/renaissance, and pop over the course of her career.

She is currently a member of the First Christian Church choir and sings in small ensembles.