Sycamore High Ensemble and Cincinnati Girl Choir Join UC Men's and Women's Choruses for Evening of 'Psalms and Songs'

The University of Cincinnati

Men’s and Women’s Choruses and Cabaret Singers, comprising UC students from all 13 colleges

, welcome honored guests

Sycamore High School Select Ensemble

and

Cincinnati Children’s Choir Girl Choir

for a remarkable evening of “Psalms and Songs” at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5 in

Corbett Auditorium.

Under the direction of conductors Marie Bucoy-Calavan, Michael Fuchs, Eva Floyd and Kenneth Holdt, this diverse group of singers will delight audiences. With more than 120 students from the UC Men’s and Women’s Choruses, as well as the remarkable talent of the two guest choirs, the multitude of voices joined together on stage promises to deliver an energetic and stirring performance.

The first half of the concert will feature the individual choirs, performing independently from one another to showcase their unique artistry. All four choirs will join forces in the second half to present Leonard Bernstein’s

Chichester Psalms

and Gustav Holst’s

Two Psalms

. The audience will be captivated by both of these

psalms

, which are magnificent in their contrast. Though Holst is primarily known for his orchestral works, including

The Planets

, audiences will be swept away by his

Psalms

, which are rich with textural variety and emotion and express a wonderful warmth.

The divine sounds of these four ensembles are sure to enrapture and inspire audiences.

About the Guest Choirs

The Cincinnati Girl Choir is the Cincinnati Children’s Choir’s chamber ensemble for women in grades 10-12, which performs advanced repertoire and is designed for those with excellent vocal technique and reading skills. The Cincinnati Girl Choir regularly performs with professional ensembles and choirs from around the United States and participates in festivals.

The Sycamore High School Select Ensemble, an audition only group, recently participated in the OMEA Large Group-Adjudicated competition, receiving a superior rating and comments praising their excellent energy, tone and control.

Performance Time

8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5

Location

Corbett Auditorium, CCM Village

University of Cincinnati

Purchasing Tickets

Tickets to “Psalms and Songs” are $12 for general admission, $6 for non-UC students and free for UC students with valid ID.

Tickets can be purchased in person at the CCM Box Office, over the telephone at 513-556-4183 or online at

ccm.uc.edu/boxoffice

.

Parking and Directions

Parking is available in the CCM Garage (located at the base of Corry Boulevard off Jefferson Avenue) and additional garages throughout the UC campus. Please visit

uc.edu/parking

for more information on parking rates.

For detailed maps and directions, please visit

uc.edu/visitors

. Additional parking is available off-campus at the new U Square complex on Calhoun Street and other neighboring lots.

For directions to CCM Village, visit

ccm.uc.edu/about/directions

.

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CCM Season Presenting Sponsor: The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation

Community Sponsor: ArtsWave