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 |
