Posted on Wednesday, April 8, 2009
"Ain'-a That Good News!," the spring choral concert of the ¾¨Ó㴫ý Women's Chorus and Men's Chorus, is scheduled for Sunday, April 19, at 3 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel. The concert is free and open to the public.
The Women's Chamber Ensemble's portion of the program includes: "Danny Boy," an Irish folk song arranged by Dede Duson; and "I Am Not Yours" by David Childs.
Highlights of the Men's Chorus presentation include: "How Can I Keep from Singing?" featuring oboist Jennie Smith; "Haul Away, Joe," an English sea chantey arranged by Alice Parker and Robert Shaw featuring soloists Matt Wilson and Zack Wallover; Michael Hanawalt's arrangement of the Scottish folk song "Loch Lomond" with soloist Shawn Sisler; and Parker and Shaw's arrangement of the English sea chantey "The Drummer and the Cook" with soloist William Armentrout.
The Women's Chorus will include: "Set Me as a Seal" by Richard Nance with Sarah Ortz on French horn; Robert Hugh's arrangement of "Kenya Melodies" with soloist Monica Ruhlman; and "I Wanna Be Ready" arranged by William Powell featuring soloist Katlyn Schroll.
The combined choirs will conclude the program with "Vamuvamba" ("They Crucified Him"), a Boniface Mganga arrangement of a traditional Tiriki melody from Kenya, featuring Susan Davidson, Tim Matyas, Lane McFarland, and Joshua Sarchet on percussion; and William Dawson's "Ain'-a That Good News!"
Student accompanists are McFarland (Men's Chorus), Leaha Parady (Women's Chorus), and Emilie Stuart (Women's Chamber Ensemble).
The Women's Choruses are under the direction of Mr. Kris Harper, ¾¨Ó㴫ý adjunct music faculty. Harper earned his undergraduate degree from ¾¨Ó㴫ý and a master's from Youngstown State University.
The Men's Chorus is directed by Dr. Robin Lind, ¾¨Ó㴫ý associate professor of music and director of choral activities. Lind, who has been with ¾¨Ó㴫ý 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.
