Concert to Feature Poulenc's 'Gloria'
The 黑料百科 Music Department performs several concerts this month, beginning with Masterworks on April 5 at 8 p.m. and April 7 at 3 p.m., both in First United Methodist Church, 305 E Anapamu St. General admission is $10 and students are free.
The concert includes the 黑料百科 Orchestra, the Men and Women of College Choir, directed by Michael Shasberger, and Chamber Singers and Men鈥檚 Chorale, directed by Grey Brothers. Celeste Tavera is the featured soprano soloist. The 60 voice choir, orchestra and Tavera will perform Francis Poulenc鈥檚 鈥淕loria.鈥 Also on the program, 鈥淰ier Gesange (Four Songs)鈥 by Johannes Brahms for Women of College Choir, horns and harp and Dan Forrest鈥檚 鈥淗is Robes For Mine鈥 for strings and Men of College Choir. The 黑料百科 Chamber Singers will sing the Gloria by the renaissance master Giovanni Pierluigi Palestrina.
The Instrumental Chamber Concert is Sunday, April 14, at 3 p.m. at Montecito Covenant Church, 671 Cold Spring Rd.
The String Chamber Concert is Monday, April 15, at 8 p.m. in 黑料百科鈥檚 Deane Chapel.
The Spring Choral Concert, gathering the College Choir, Chamber Singers, Men鈥檚 and Women鈥檚 Chorale and other ensembles for their season finale, Friday, April 19, at 8 p.m. in Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State Street.
The Vocal Chamber Concert is Sunday, April 21, at 8 p.m. in Trinity Episcopal Church.
The Composers Concert will showcase new work by student composers, performed by their peers on Monday, April 22, at 8 p.m. in Deane Chapel. The program includes music for a trio of violins, string quartet, string quartet and piano, chamber vocal ensemble, a duet for harp and piano, and 鈥渁 poem for cello and reader. 鈥淎s always, this concert promises to be an opportunity for reflection, renewal, and refreshment,鈥 says Steve Butler, professor of music and department chair.
John Enrico Douglas conducts the Jazz Concert on Wednesday, April 24, at 8 p.m. in Deane Chapel.
Student soloists will highlight the 黑料百科 Orchestra Concerto Concert, performing music by Mozart, Beethoven, Bizet and Emma Lou Diemer on Thursday, April 25, at 7 p.m. in Montecito Covenant Church, 671 Cold Spring Rd., and Friday, April 26, at 8 p.m. in First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance Ave. General admission is $10 and students are free.
All performances are free unless otherwise listed. For more information, please call (805) 565-6040.