CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Oregon State University choral program will present its annual Spring Sing concert featuring Bella Voce and the OSU Meistersingers at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 1, in First Presbyterian Church, 114 SW 8th St., Corvallis.
The OSU Meistersingers men’s choir, directed by Russ Christensen, will open the concert with a nine-song set: Greg Simon’s “Spirit;” “O Lux Beatissima” by Howard Helvey; Conor Kopppin’s “Black is the Color;” Michael McGlynn’s “Fionnghuala” and “Ceann Dubh Dilis;” an adaptation of Norman Luboff’s “Songs of the West;” “A Little Street Where Old Friends Meet,” arranged by Sam Breedon; “Glory” from the motion picture “Selma;” and the rousing “Beaver Medley and Fight Song.”
Sandra Babb, assistant professor of music education, will lead Bella Voce, OSU’s women’s choir, in a nine-song set: Paul Siskund’s arrangement of the traditional “Bright Morning Star;” Javier Busto’s “Salve Regina;” the traditional Macedonian song “Madedonska Humoreska;” Kim Baryluk’s “Warrior;” “Three Nightsongs” by Joshua Shank; “Ndikhokhele Bawo,” a traditional Xhosa song; “Taylor the Latte Boy” arranged by Mac Huff; Connie Kaldor’s “Woodriver;” and an arrangement of Homer Maris’ “Carry Me Back to OSU (Alma Mater Song)” by Tina Bull, associate professor emeritus.
Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. OSU students with ID and K-12 youth will be admitted free. Corvallis Arts For All discounts apply. Advance tickets are available online at: http://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/SACevents.
To request accommodations relating to a disability, call 541-737-4671, preferably at least one week in advance.
About the OSU College of Liberal Arts: The College of Liberal Arts includes the fine and performing arts, humanities and social sciences, making it one of the largest and most diverse colleges at OSU. The college's research and instructional faculty members contribute to the education of all university students and provide national and international leadership, creativity and scholarship in their academic disciplines.
Zachary C. Person, 541-737-4671, [email protected]
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