McNeese Spring Concert set

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The McNeese State University Department of Performing Arts will present the Concert Chorale, Chamber Singers and Men’s and Women’s Ensembles in a free spring concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, in Tritico Theatre.

Choirs and ensembles are under the direction of Darryl Jones, McNeese director of choral activities.

The Women’s Ensemble will perform “Kyrie” and “Sanctus” from Imant Raminsh’s “Missa Brevis in C Minor,” featuring Molly Jones and April Stone as soloists, “Dorothy Poems” by Craig Hella Johnson, “No Time” arranged by Susan Brumfield and “Witness” by Caldwell and Ivory. Women’s Ensemble is accompanied by Mark Henry.

Concert Chorale will perform a variety of musical selections, including “Cantate Domino” by David Brunner, “Sacerdotes Domini” by William Byrd, “Verleih uns Frieden” by Felix Mendelssohn, “Havah Nagilah” arranged by Daniel Faktori, “Where Dwells the Soul of My Love” by David Childs and “Brotherhood of Man” from “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” by Frank Loesser. Concert Chorale is accompanied by McNeese student Deborah Castille.

Men’s Ensemble will perform “Gloria” from “Mass for Three Voices” by Francesco Durante, “Dies Irae” by Randall Stroope, “Orpheus With His Lute” by Bruce Trinkley, “The Water Is Wide” arranged by Shelly and Matthew Armstrong, “Stephen Foster Dreams” arranged by Robert Frost and “Shenandoah” arranged by Paul Basler. Men’s Ensemble is accompanied by Henry.

Chamber Singers will present “Musica” by Brant Adams, “Missa Brevis in C” by W.A. Mozart, “O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht” by J.S. Bach, “Stars I Shall Find” by David Dickau and “Tambur” arranged by Lajos Bárdos. Chamber Singers is accompanied by McNeese student Andrew Steiner.

Persons needing accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator at 337-475-5428, voice; 337-475-5960, fax; 337-562-4227, TDD/TTY, hearing impaired; or by email at cdo@mcneese.edu.