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Popular School of Music Christmas concert is SundayNov. 28, 2005 KALAMAZOO--Western Michigan University's School of Music presents its annual "Christmas card to the community" with a free concert of holiday music Sunday, Dec. 4, at 3 p.m. in Miller Auditorium. Popular with audiences of all ages, the School of Music holiday concert has become a regular part of celebrating the season for many area families. More than 250 musicians will present this year's holiday extravaganza, including the 180-voice University Grand Chorus, directed by Dr. Joe Miller, and the 80-member University Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Bruce Uchimura. The highlight of the concert will be a performance of Mozart's Grand Mass in C Minor as well as holiday favorites including Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" from "Messiah." A quartet performing in the Mozart piece will feature recent music alumni soloists Susan Musselman '02, Bradley Erbes '02 and Aaron Wardell '03. Guest artist Emily Truckenbrod will complete the quartet. Media contact: Kevin West, (269) 387-4678, kevin.west@wmich.edu WMU News |
