University of Wyoming choirs will present “WyoSING!,” a concert celebrating the power of choral music across generations and genres, Thursday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.
University of Wyoming choirs will present “WyoSING!,” a concert celebrating the power of choral music across generations and genres, Thursday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.
Tickets are available at www.tix.com/ticket-sales/uwyo/6984, in person or at (307) 766-6666 at the Performing Arts box office, Monday through Friday, noon-6 p.m. and one hour before performances.
This choral showcase features six outstanding ensembles and a diverse program highlighting
both classic and contemporary works, including a world premiere and a Wyoming premiere.
The evening opens with the UW Collegiate Chorale, conducted by Brian Murray and Meghan Goodner, performing Moses Hogan’s “I Can Tell the World,” Timothy Takach’s “Things Worth Praising” and Reginal Wright’s “Do Not Pass Me By.”
Following, the treble choir Bel Canto, led by O’Neil Jones, brings an ethereal touch with selections from Gustav Holst’s “Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda” and Christopher Aspaas’s “Spirit of Life.”
The Laramie Children’s Chorus, directed by Beth Kean and Allison Murray, will charm audiences with vibrant folk and pop arrangements, including “Funga Alafia” (arranged by Jill Gallina), “Tongo” (arranged by Greg Gilpin) and “Here Comes the Sun” by George Harrison (arranged by Matt and Adam Podd).
The Singing Statesmen, under Murray, will offer moving performances of “The Quest Unending” and Reginal Wright’s “Abide With Me.”
Crowd favorites, the Happy Jacks, return with energetic renditions of Elton John’s “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” (arranged by Mac Huff) and “Don’t Stop the Music” (arranged by Ed Boyer, Ben Brahm and Deke Sharon), featuring soloists Jeffrey Cuevas and Catcher Pannell.
The evening continues with the Laramie Civic Chorus, conducted by Jones, who will present the Wyoming premiere of Reginald Wright’s “Alchemy” and other inspiring works.
The concert concludes with the combined UW choirs, conducted by Murray, performing the world premiere of “Imagined Corners” by Reginal Wright.
Pianists include Bryn Catlin, Renato da Silva, Luciano Filizola, Alisson Garcia and Michael Lechner.
