University Choir and Vocal Jazz Ensemble - "Roots and Reverie: Songs of Love, Heritage, and Hope"

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Sun. November 23, 3:00pm PST

Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall

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The University Choir and Vocal Jazz Ensemble proudly present their annual fall concert "Roots and Reverie," showcasing songs of love, heritage, and hope. This concert will also feature the newly formed Advanced Tenor-Bass Chorale, led by student conductor Niko FC Pen.

Program

University Choir, conducted by Ali Sandweiss Hodges and accompanied by Natalia Parmly

  • Charles H. Gabriel, arr. Paul Rardin - "Will the Circle Be Unbroken"
  • Traditional Afro-Cuban chant, arr. Diana V. Sáez - "Yemaya"
  • Antonio Estévez - "Mata del Anima Sola"
  • Jennifer Lucy Cook - "They Are Mother"
  • Hye-Young Cho - "Evocation (Mon-Nee-Joh)"

Advanced Tenor Bass Chorale, conducted by Niko FC Pen

  • Peter Schickele - Jonah's Song, from Two Meditations

Vocal Jazz Ensemble, led by Tim Fitzpatrick

  • Peter Blair - Doctor Blues
  • Stephen Schwartz - I'm Not That Girl
  • VanHeusen/Burke - Like Someone In Love
  • Passman/Wasserman - Down St. Thomas Way

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