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WIU Choir Holding Fall Concert Friday
October 7, 2024
MACOMB, IL - The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a Fall Choir Concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall.
Conductors Brian J. Winnie, Jason Hawkins and Kristie Halverson have selected repertoire with the theme of "Through the Storm," encompassing a variety of pieces that reflect the calm before the storm and the tumult of the mental and physical storms in our lives. Other pieces will reflect on the readiness for future troubles and steadfast care humanity can have for each other as we wade through life's journey together. Collaborative pianists are Dr. Po-Chuan Chiang and Dr. Yeon-Kyung Kim.
This "Homecoming Concert" will also feature WIU choral alumni performing with the University Singers and combined choirs.
This performance is free and open for general seating.
The program will include:
Famine Song - arr. Matthew Culloton (b. 1976)
Il Lampo - Ryan Main (b. 1984)
Requiem - arr. Craig Hella Johnson (b. 1962)
The Storm Is Passing Over - arr. Barbara W. Baker
Logan Mitchell, bass
Tyler Demaree, drums
CONCERT CHOIR
Dr. Jason Hawkins, conductor
Dr. Po-Chaun Chiang, collaborative pianist
Down to the River to Pray - arr. Alison Kraus (b. 1971)
Die Meere - Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Earth Blessing - J. David Moore (b. 1962)
TREBLE CHOIR
Dr. Kristie Halverson, conductor
Dr. Yeon-Kyung Kim, collaborative pianist
By The Lone Sea Shore - Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912)
Spring Rain - Ēricks Ešenvalds (b. 1977)
Julia Graham, soloist
Swing Low Sail High - arr. Evan Powers (b. 1988)
CHAMBER SINGERS
Dr. Brian J. Winnie, conductor
Dr. Po-Chuan Chiang, collaborative pianist
Proud Music of the Storm - Jake Runestad (b. 1986)
O Nata Lux - Morten Lauridsen (b. 1943)
II. Amidah from Sacred Place - Alex Burko (b. 1995)
Dr. Julieta Mihai, violin
Dr. Jamie Clark, cello
Signs of the Judgement - arr. Mark Butler
A Storm Is Coming - arr. Anita Cracauer (b. 1977)
UNIVERSITY SINGERS
Dr. Brian J. Winnie, conductor
Dr. Po-Chaun Chiang, collaborative pianist
Hear My Prayer - arr. Moses Hogan (1957-2003)
UNIVERSITY SINGERS & UNIVERSITY SINGERS ALUMNI
I'll Be On My Way - arr. Shawn Kirchner (b. 1970)
Alma Mater - arr. James Caldwell
For more information, call the COFAC Recital Hall office at (309) 298-1843 or visit wiu.edu/recitalhall.
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