8 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2004

Hymn to the Creator of Light................ John Rutter
Dixit Dominus......................................... Handel
Lux Aeterna............................................. Lauridsen

Background:

The University Singers have a long and distinguished reputation as one of the finest collegiate vocal ensembles in the United States. The Singers have performed for numerous national choral conventions including the American Choral Director’s Association, the Music Teachers National Association and the Music Educators National Conference. They 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 under the baton of Keith Lockhart.

The Chamber Choir of Cal State Fullerton is a select chamber ensemble. In recent years, the ensemble has become nationally 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 joined with the University Singers performing with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and the Pacific Symphony Orchestra among others. Recently, they have toured to Italy, Germany and Spain.

John Alexander has served as director of the University Singers since 1994 as well as the Chamber Choir. 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.

Tickets available at the Performing Arts Center box office 657-278-3371. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday and one hour prior to performance.

Elizabeth Champion, College of the Arts at 657-278-2434