October 18, 2023
- "OCEANS BETWEEN US": Fall Choral Concert - Dr. Brian J. Winnie and Dr. Jason Hawkins, conductors w/guest musicians
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Location: COFAC Recital Hall
- Description: This performance is free and open for general seating and will be live-streamed on the School of Music's YouTube channel and Facebook page.
“Oceans Between Us” was inspired by the Swedish folk song, Trilo, which is about someone longing for a loved one who has gone to sea, and it is typically sung upon their return. Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, and Treble Choir will perform a variety of pieces that coincide with this theme. Some are poetic depictions of the ocean, some are about life at sea, and others discuss the division between us on a more philosophical level. The University Singers will finish the program with pieces that reflect the experiences from two vantage points, the loved one who is adventuring at sea, and the loved one who is back home awaiting their return.
This program also celebrates diverse composers and vocal colors. You will hear belting, various vocal soundscapes, and classical styles of singing throughout the program.
PROGRAM
I Hear Oceans - Jacob Narverud (b. 1986)
Moonlight Sound Design - Raimonds Tiguls (b. 1972)
Mackenzie Alford, Eden Beier, Brianna Hedden,
Ragean Lough, Megan Maroney, soloists
Dr. Rick Kurasz, handpan
Dúlamán - Michael McGlynn (b. 1964)
Eden Beier & Aleksandra Hall, soloists
Seal Lullaby - Eric Whitacre (b. 1970)
Sail Away - Malcolm Dalgish (b. 1952)
Bill Robinson, hammered dulcimer
Dr. Rick Kurasz, cajon
Western Ramblers: Julia Brandtner, Ragean Lough, Isaac Weese,
Dr. Jennifer Jones, Randy Smith, Dr. Matt Hughes, Dr. István Szabó
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CONCERT CHOIR
Dr. Jason Hawkins, conductor
Dr. Yeon-Kyung Kim, collaborative pianist
Soldier’s Joy - arr. Matt Glaser
Liberty - Bob Wills
THE WESTERN RAMBLERS
Julia Brandtner, Ragean Lough, Isaac Weese,
Dr. Jennifer Jones, Randy Smith, Dr. Matt Hughes, Dr. István Szabó
By Night - Elaine Hagenberg (b. 1979)
Flight - arr. Ryan Murphy (b. 1971)
What Happens When a Woman - Alexandra Olsavsk (b. 1990)
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY TREBLE CHOIR
Dr. Brian J. Winnie, conductor
Maddie MacGregor, collaborative pianist
Calme des Nuits - Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)
The Waiting Sky - Oliver Tarney (b. 1984)
From Now On from The Greatest Showman - arr. Charles Beale (b. 1964)
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CHAMBER SINGERS
Dr. Brian J. Winnie, conductor
Dr. Po-Chuan Chiang, collaborative pianist
Trilo - Bengt Ollén (b. 1950)
Evelyn Ortman, McKenna Spangler, and Victoria Webster, soloists
The Turtle Dove - Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
Dr. Nicholas Miguel, baritone
The Prow - Matthew Lyon Hazzard (b. 1989)
Love: Then and Still - Susan LaBarr (b. 1981)
Dawn and Dusk - Ken Steven (b. 1993)
Sweet Rivers - Shawn Kirchner (b. 1970)
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SINGERS
Dr. Brian J. Winnie, conductor
Dr. Po-Chuan Chiang, collaborative pianist
- Related Web Site: WIU School of Music
- Contact Information:
Joanie Herbert
Phone: 309-298-1843
Email: JE-Herbert@wiu.edu - Source: School of Music
