The 番茄社区 University Department of Music will be presenting its spring concert called 鈥淎 Celtic Cry!鈥� on May 6, 2021, at 7 pm in the Parker Theatre of the Roland Fine Arts Center.
The HLGU Concert Choir under the direction of Jane Griffen will perform 鈥淗ome and the Heartland,鈥� 鈥淐loudsong,鈥� 鈥淟ift the Wings,鈥� 鈥淪hivna,鈥� and 鈥淔reedom,鈥� all composed by Bill Whelan. Other pieces are 鈥淢orning Prayer鈥� and 鈥淎 Gaelic Blessing鈥� plus more. Soloists are Rebekah Schaffer, Imsunaro Longchar, Micha Carlock, Ben Hendricksmeyer, and Rylan Poole. Songs will be accompanied by piano, flute, and Celtic drumming.
The HLGU Concert Band under the direction of Frank North will present various pieces based on the Irish or Scottish tradition. Titles include 鈥淚reland: of Legend and Lore鈥� by Robert W. Smith; 鈥淢olly on the Shore鈥� by Grainger/Shaffer; and several flute students will present movements from Celtic Suite by Herman Beeftink.
Attendance requires a free ticket with limited seating. If you would like to reserve tickets, please call Jane Griffen at 573-629-3165.