On Sunday, May 12, at 3PM, the Springfield Chamber Players will perform Clifton J. Noble, Jr.’s Johnny Appleseed, a folk cantata for narrator, treble choir, and chamber ensemble based on Jane Yolen’s children’s book. Legendary nurseryman Johnny Appleseed’s (John Chapman) Longmeadow roots inspired the Longmeadow Chamber Music Society to commission Noble to write the piece in 2008. This performance will be its first since then. Noble, music director and pianist for the concert, will be joined by Marsha Harbison, violinist; Boris Kogan, cellist; Michael Nix, banjoist; Ellen Redman, flutist; and the First Church Children’s Choir. Patrick Berry narrates. Additional music selections and cast will be announced. Tickets, general admission, are $25.00, and student tickets are $10.00: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/johnny-appleseed-tickets-784786837557?aff=oddtdtcreator