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Concert on March 6 Features Individual and Combined Performances by The Webb Chorale and The Gardner Singers

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擳he University Chorales concert on Thursday, March 6, opens with 鈥淐ome and See,鈥� a piece composed by J. Reese Norris, which sets the theme for the entire program. Set for 7 p.m. in Dover Chapel, the free performance features two ensembles鈥擳he Gardner Singers and The Webb Chorale.

鈥溾�楥ome and See鈥� is based on Psalm 66,鈥� observed Dr. Eric G. Johnson, assistant professor of music and director of The Webb Chorale. 鈥淩eese is a great friend and a musical inspiration of mine. Through this work, he invites us to 鈥楥ome and See鈥� the wonders that God has given, as we praise him for his mighty deeds and deliverance.鈥�

The Webb Chorale is a group for treble voices, and The Gardner Singers, directed by Dr. Aaron M. Rice, Department of Music chair and associate professor, includes tenor and bass voices. The two groups meet and rehearse separately and occasionally combine for a program. 鈥淏oth of these ensembles are for music majors and non-music majors with the majority being non-music majors,鈥� Johnson related. 鈥淒r. Rice and I structure these ensembles so that students are able to continue pursuing their musical passions that they had in prior educational and musical settings within their current academic loads. I tell the singers in Webb Chorale, that I want our time together each week to be a break from their ordinary.鈥�

Ella Knowles, a soloist for one of the songs, is a senior English major. 鈥淚鈥檓 in love with the repertoire Dr. Johnson and Dr. Rice have put together for this year’s concert,鈥� she praised. 鈥淚鈥檝e been a member of The Webb Chorale for three years now and this semester鈥檚 is by far my favorite. The songs are so powerful and speak to some personal things God has been showing me over the past few months. I am elated to be a part of this show!鈥�

She continued, 鈥淭he concert is going to be unlike anything you鈥檝e ever seen. Our pieces are cohesive but at the same time all over the place. We鈥檝e got blended pieces with male and female voices and some separate, which really creates a beautiful dynamic.鈥�

The program features The Webb Chorale singing works by other American composers: Dan Forrest, Susan LaBarr, and Kyle Pederson. 鈥淭hese selections invite the audience to come and see different stylings, instrumental accompaniments, and text exploration,鈥� Johnson noted.

Kylie Johnson, a senior biology major and member of The Webb Chorale, has enjoyed learning and practicing the songs. 鈥淭he University Chorales are the perfect break from the busyness of the academic semester,鈥� Johnson reflected. 鈥淧eople should attend the concert because it鈥檚 a great way to bring friends and family together.鈥澛犅犅�

Rice described the music that the tenor and bass voices will perform. 鈥淭he Gardner Singers have been diligently preparing works by Samuel Sabastian Wesley, David Childs, and Tom Trenney,鈥� Rice shared. 鈥淭hese pieces reflect on the human condition and our relatability to God through his work in Jesus Christ. The Gardner Singers will close its set with a setting of 鈥楾he Solid Rock鈥� with gospel-inspired harmonies and featuring our collaborative artist, Alison Moore.鈥�

He said the concert will end with another piece presented by both groups. 鈥淭his work will feature soloists, Hannah Cochran, Ella Knowles, and Peter Moore,鈥� Rice informed. 鈥淭his evening of choral music is certain to encourage and inspire listeners.”

Auxiliary aids will be made available to persons with disabilities upon request 10 working days prior to the event.  Please call 704-406-4270 or email [email protected] with your request.

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