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University Singers and Chamber Choir: John Alexander, director

May 3, 2005 :: No. 195

Who: Department of Music at Cal State Fullerton
What:

University Singers & Chamber Choir
John Alexander, director

When: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2005
Where:

Little Theatre, California State University, Fullerton
800 N. State College Blvd. (Nutwood and State College Blvd.) Fullerton

Program: Chamber Choir:
Chinese Folksongs Chen Yi
Liebesleider Walzer, Op. 52 Brahms

University Singers:
performing works by Holst, Byrd, Wilberg, Kverno, Boulanger and Ticheli
Background:

The University Singers have a long and distinguished reputation as one of the finest collegiate vocal ensembles in the United States . They have performed for numerous national choral conventions and have also made appearances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Zubin Mehta and Carlo Maria Giulini, the Pacific Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Carl St. Clair and the Boston Pops Orchestra, Keith Lockhart directing.

In addition, the Singers' next off-campus performance will be at the Universal Amphitheatre on May 16. The concert entitled, "More Friends-Music from FINAL FANTASY- With Special Guests," is conducted by Grammy award winner Arnie Roth, and also includes the World Festival Symphony with special appearances by The Black Mages and additional guest performers.

The Chamber Choir of Cal State Fullerton is a select chamber ensemble, which in recent years has become internationally recognized as a premier collegiate vocal ensemble. They have performed for numerous choral conventions including the Pacific Southwest Intercollegiate Association and the American Choral Directors Association. The group has toured to Italy and Spain and joined with the University Singers performing with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and the Pacific Symphony Orchestra among others.

John Alexander has served as director of the two ensembles since 1994. His achievements as a masterful interpreter of the musical score have been demonstrated in his 28-year history as artistic director and conductor one of America 's major professional choirs, the Pacific Chorale of Southern California. In addition to his professional conducting career, Alexander is professor of music and director of choral studies at California State University , Fullerton.

Admission: $15 ($10 with advance Titan discount and $6 with advance CSUF student discount) At the door all tickets $15
Box Office:

Tickets available at the Performing Arts Center box office 657-278-3371.
Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Mondays-Fridays and one hour prior to performance.
Or online at: www.tickets.com

Web Site: http://www.fullerton.edu/arts/events/
Media Contact:

Elizabeth Champion, College of the Arts at 657-278-2434
echampion@fullerton.edu


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