The show will be Feb. 11-12, just before Valentines Day, at the Manson Northwest Webster High School. The theme and title of the show is “Love Will Keep Us Together.” The 1975 hit of the same name by Captain and Tennille will be one of the many songs concert-goers will hear.

“It’s a fun night out to hear some live music by local musicians who love what they do,” said Andrea Christians, the director of the Manson Meridian Singers.

All the songs that will be performed have the word love in them, according to Christians. There are many, many songs that fit that description, and she had to narrow down the possibilities for the upcoming show.

“I spent hours online listening to music released by the various publishers,” she said.

-Photo by Hans Madsen
Manson Meridian Singers director Andrea Christians, of Pocahontas, leads the group during a recent rehearsal at the Manson Northwest High School in Manson.

Along with listening to songs, she considered the roster of singers and their vocal talents.

“And then I plan from there,” Christians said.

She said the show will feature a mix of slow and up-tempo songs.

“Love Shack,” by the B-52s will be an a capella number.

Songs made famous by Diana Ross and the Supremes and a trio of men singing “Unchained Melody” will be featured. Shelly Block and Dave George will sing a duet.

-Photo by Hans Madsen
With full ensemble behind her, Manson Meridian Singers member Beth Biedenfeld, of Manson rehearses her solo for the song "Dedicated to the One I Love."

The Manson Meridian Singers consists of about 25 people who range in age from high school to nearly retired. They are from several area communities including Fort Dodge, Manson, Pocahontas, Pomeroy and Rockwell City.

“They’re really energetic,” Christians said. “The Meridians love to sing.”

Trish Mernka is the group’s accompanist. On some songs the singers will also be accompanied by guitar, bass and drums.

Some of the Songs You’ll Hear at the Show

“Love Will Keep Us Together”

“Lovely Day”

“Love Shack”

“Rhythm of Love”

“Baby Love”

“Isn’t She lovely”

“Unchained Melody”

“500 Miles”

“Love is an Open Door”

If you go

What: Manson Meridian Singers concert

When: 7 p.m. Feb. 11, 2 p.m. Feb. 12

Where: Manson Northwest Webster High School

Ticket Information

Tickets will be available at the door. The price is $10 for adults and $7 for students. There is no reserved seating