The groups will perform their spring concert at 7 p.m. Friday, April 27, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 910 9th St. E., Menomonie. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased in advance at the Memorial Student Center, 715-232-1122, online and at the door.
The concert, “A Matter of Time,” examines the idea of passage of time in the eyes of poets, composers and comedians. Selections include a set of musical birthday presents, music inspired by clocks and eternity.
Featured composers include Bach, Chatman, Henry VIII, Mechem, Morley, Barnum and many more. “There Was a Time” is from Eric Barnum of UW-Oshkosh. The composer of the four-movement “Time Pieces” is former Madison resident Stephen Chatman.
Ten members of the choirs are seniors and will be graduating Saturday, May 5. They are:
- Alexandra Fischer, of Sussex
- Brynn Wildenauer, of Minneapolis
- Angela Heiting, of Menasha
- Danielle Toman, of Rice Lake
- Elizabeth Bronk, of Kasson, Minn.
- Laura Meeker, of Mount Horeb
- Maria Kastello, of Muskego
- Michael Loes, of Anoka, Minn.
- Natalie Steiner, of Alma
- Sarah Huberty, of Inver Grove Heights, Minn.
The Symphonic Singers and Chamber Choir are led by choral director Jerry Hui, an associate professor.
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Jerry Hui is the director of choral activities at UW-Stout.
