Posted on Thursday, November 3, 2005
The Westminster College Concert Choir and Chamber Singers will perform in concert Sunday, Nov. 20, at 3 p.m. in the Wallace Memorial Chapel.
Under the direction of Dr. Robin Lind, the Concert Choir will be accompanied by Craig Dressler, a sophomore music performance major from Erie, and the Chamber Singers will be accompanied by Rachel Hammond, a junior music major from Pittsburgh.
The program for the Chamber Singers include Moore's "I Believe This is Jesus," Doe's "Let Your Eye be to the Lord," Stroope's "Sure on This Shining Night," Grainger's "The Gypsy's Wedding Day," Hawley's "O Maria Maris Stella," Chatman's "Come, My Celia," and the Russian folksong arranged by Rubtsov, "Veniki."
The music for the Concert Choir includes Clausen's "Kyrie," "What a Wonderful World," and "Tonight Eternity Alone." Pachelbel's "Nun Danket Alle Gott" will be accompanied by the Brass Quartet, which includes Concert Choir members: Eric Walker, a sophomore music education major from McDonald; Devin Householder, a sophomore music education major from Beaver Falls; and Jacob Moon, a freshman music education major from Zelienople.
The Concert Choir will continue the program with Calvisius' "Freut Each Und Jubiliert," Paulus' "Pilgrims' Hymn," Hayes' "Hush! Somebody's Callin' My Name," Wilberg's "Peace Like a River," Menotti's "The Shepherds' Chorus," Willian's "The Three Kings," Friedell's "Song of Mary," and McCullough's "How Far is it to Bethlehem."
The event is free and open to the public. Contact Lind at (724) 946-7278 or e-mail lindra@westminster.edu for more information.
