Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2010
The Westminster College Chamber Singers and Concert Choir will present "Gloria in Excelsis Deo" Sunday, April 25, at 3 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel. The concert is free and open to the public.
Under the direction of Dr. Robin Lind, Westminster associate professor of music and director of choral activities, the Chamber Singers are accompanied by Leaha Parady, and Amanda Gentzel accompanies the Concert Choir.
The Concert Choir's program includes: "Lord God, You Have Called Your Servants;" two Scottish folksongs featuring a piano duet by Gentzel and Christopher Granger; "I've Been in the Storm So Long" with soloist Sara Seiberling; "Gloria in Excelsis Deo," featuring a duet by soprano Deanna Owens and tenor William Ambert, Westminster adjunct music faculty, and accompanied by Raymond Ocock, Westminster professor of music emeritus; and "Battle Hymn of the Republic."
The Chamber Singers will perform "The Dark-Eyed Sailor;" "The Old Church;" "Sanctus;" "Down to the River to Pray" with Claudia Brown on violin; "Big Easy on My Mind;" and "Chili Con Carne."
Lind, who has been with Westminster since 2000, earned her undergraduate degree from the College of Idaho, a master's from the University of Oregon, and Ph.D. from the University of Utah.
Contact Lind at (724) 946-7278 or e-mail lindra@westminster.edu for additional information.