The Tusculum University Chorus rehearses for its concert Monday, May 5.
May 5, 2025 | 7:30 pm @ Tusculum University
GREENEVILLE– Relax and soak in the melodious sounds of theTusculum UniversityCommunity Chorus as it presents a mix of delightful songs at its annual spring concert on campus.
The chorus, accompanied by pianist Karen Miller, performs nine songs Monday, May 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Marilyn duBrisk Theatre located in Annie Hogan Byrd Fine Arts Center. Included in the roster of songs are one featuring multiple soloists, another that incorporates a piano duo and percussion and two traditional American folk songs.
“We love to conclude our season by presenting the spring concert for the community,” said Kathy May, the chorus’ director and conductor. “As audience members head into summer activities, we will send them in high spirits with a delightful concert that will entertain them immensely. The audience’s lives will be enriched with the uplifting songs we will perform in this beautiful concert.”
Here is the lineup of songs:
·“Zion’s Walls,” adapted by Aaron Copland and arranged by Glenn Koponen
·“How Lovely Are the Messengers” by Felix Mendelssohn
·“Regina Coeli” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, featuring solos by Kathleen Earle, soprano; Sonya Solomon, alto; Thomas Ervin, tenor; and Jake Thwing, bass
·“For the Beauty of the Earth” by John Rutter
·“The Music of Living” by Dan Forrest
·“Afternoon on a Hill” by Eric Barnum
·“A Bouquet from ‘My Fair Lady’” by Lowe and Lerner and arranged by Lou Hayward
·“Coffee Grows on White Oak Trees,” arranged by Jack Boyd
·“Bile Them Cabbage Down,” arranged by Mack Wilberg with a piano duo by Miller and Lena Carver and percussion by Solomon
Assessing the songs, May said all of the them are serious and staples of choral music, the exception being the offbeat “Bile Them Cabbage Down.” The songs range from the classical period to modern times.
May said the largest work the chorus will perform is “Regina Coeli,” which will last about eight minutes. The medley from “My Fair” is an old arrangement that will also last about eight minutes and grow the chorus’ abilities.
She said the chorus will also sing some challenging songs, such as “Zion’s Walls.” “The Music of Living” and “Afternoon on a Hill.” These three songs are divided into 8-10 parts, and the modernism of the harmonies will stretch the chorus’ skills.
She describes “Coffee Grows on White Oak Trees” and “Bile Them Cabbage Down” as Appalachian folk songs.
“The concert will provide a lovely array of songs that represents springtime and the time after Easter,” May said. “After months of practice, our chorus is ready to deliver an exceptional performance for our guests, and we look forward to seeing everyone in the audience. This talented group of singers will boost people’s spirits and reinforce the caliber of entertainment available at Tusculum University.”
More information about the university is available atwww.tusculum.edu.
Category: Music