The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Glenn Korff School of Music will present two Evening of Choirs performances on March 8 and 10.
The University Singers, Chamber Singers and University Chorale will perform on March 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Newman Center, 320 N 16th St. Admission is free, but donations of any non-perishable foods or hygiene items are requested for the Husker Pantry, in conjunction with University Chorale’s performance of “Famine Song.”
On March 10 at 7:30 p.m., the Varsity Chorus and All-Collegiate Choir will perform at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2110 Sheridan Blvd. Admission is free and open to the public.
“Evening of Choirs of March 8 will be an eclectic mix of music featuring many living composers,” said Marques L.A. Garrett, assistant professor of music in choral activities and director of Chamber Singers, All-Collegiate Choir and University Chorale. “Many of our graduate students will conduct several songs throughout the evening.”
Included on the March 8 program, among others, are “I Thank You God” by Gwyneth Walker and “Famine Song” by VIDA, arranged by Matthew Culloton, performed by University Chorale; “Ave Maria” and “Let Us Cheer the Weary Traveler” by R. Nathaniel Dett and “in My Father’s House” by Lauren Bydalek, performed by Chamber Singers; and “How Sweet the Sound” arranged by Kyle Pedersen, “O Praise the Lord” by George Walker and “Down in the River to Pray,” performed by University Singers.
The program ends with the combined choirs singing “Unclouded Day,” arranged by Shawn Kirchner.
