QU Music Department to Present Spring Choir Concert

The Quincy University Music Department will present the spring choir concert Your Story Matters on Thursday, March 10, at 7 p.m. in the QU Main Campus Chapel located in Francis Hall (1800 College)  The concert is free and open to the public.

Under the baton of Kristin Ramseyer, director of choirs, and accompanied by pianist Laura Kammerer, the concert will feature the university’s Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, and Clara Voce.

The Concert Choir will sing “Gravitas” by Jacob Narverud, “No One Is Alone”, from the musical “Into the Woods” by Stephen Sondheim, and “I’ll Be on My Way” by Shawn Kirchner, featuring freshman Austin Wood, a baritone soloist.

The auditioned Chamber Choir will perform “Seasons of Love” from the musical “Rent” by Jonathan Larson, featuring freshman John Beisner, a tenor soloist; “Nature Boy” by eden ahbez, featuring sophomore Kyia Obert, a mezzo-soprano soloist; and “And So it Goes” by Billy Joel.

Clara Voce, QU’s vocal chamber ensemble, will sing “Carol of the Stranger” by Abbie Betinis, featuring sophomore Colby Schulz, a baritone soloist; “Please Stay” by Jake Runestad, featuring junior Becky Detering, a soprano soloist; and “I Thank You God” by Gwyneth Walker.

For more information, please call contact Kristin Ramseyer at 217-228-5432 ext. 3160.

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