SCFA Signature Series: UK Women's Choir - World Premiere Commission
November 2, 2018
7:30 PM
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
The Singletary Center Signature Series presents the University of Kentucky Women's Choir in the SCFA Concert Hall.
The UK Women's Choir will be performing a world premiere of "Your World" by composer Joan Szymko with poetry by Georgia Douglas Johnson in honor of the UK School of Music 100th Anniversary season. Dr. Lori Hetzel, conductor.
Joan Szymko is a composer and conductor from the Pacific Northwest. With a catalog of over 100 published choral works, her music is performed by ensembles across North America and abroad. Abundant lyricism, rhythmic integrity, and a vigorous attention to text are hallmarks of Szymko's diverse and distinctive choral writing. Fresh and inspiring, her text selections are as notable as her music. Especially significant is Szymko's contribution to the body of quality literature for women's voices. Her music is frequently heard at regional, national and international choral festivals and competitions. Since 2003, her music has been performed at every National Conference of the American Choral Directors Association. The ACDA recognized Szymko's lasting impact on the choral arts in America by selecting her as the recipient of the prestigious Raymond W. Brock Memorial Commission in 2010.
The University of Kentucky Women’s Choir is a select ensemble composed of over 100 of the school’s most talented female voices conducted by Dr. Lori Hetzel, Associate Director of Choral Ensembles at the University of Kentucky. The choir’s challenging and diverse repertoire includes literature spanning from Gregorian chant to eight-part music of the 21st Century. With an emphasis on music by female composers, the ensemble performs works of many different languages and compositional forms.
Special guests: Paws & Listen. The University of Kentucky Paws and Listen are an a cappella singing group of 16 women auditioned from the Women's Choir. They perform pop music as well as a mix of doo-wop, vocal jazz, and show tunes. The ensemble is coached by undergraduate music education majors and advised by Dr. Lori Hetzel, Associate Director of Choirs/Choral Music Education. This group is highly esteemed both on and off campus. They perform for numerous prestigious events throughout the year and are often featured at high profile events at the home of the UK President.
All ages. Reserved seating.
Free Advance tickets available for all University of Kentucky students at the SCFA ticket office with valid student ID; Free Advance tickets not available on the day of show.
The UK Women's Choir will be performing a world premiere of "Your World" by composer Joan Szymko with poetry by Georgia Douglas Johnson in honor of the UK School of Music 100th Anniversary season. Dr. Lori Hetzel, conductor.
Joan Szymko is a composer and conductor from the Pacific Northwest. With a catalog of over 100 published choral works, her music is performed by ensembles across North America and abroad. Abundant lyricism, rhythmic integrity, and a vigorous attention to text are hallmarks of Szymko's diverse and distinctive choral writing. Fresh and inspiring, her text selections are as notable as her music. Especially significant is Szymko's contribution to the body of quality literature for women's voices. Her music is frequently heard at regional, national and international choral festivals and competitions. Since 2003, her music has been performed at every National Conference of the American Choral Directors Association. The ACDA recognized Szymko's lasting impact on the choral arts in America by selecting her as the recipient of the prestigious Raymond W. Brock Memorial Commission in 2010.
The University of Kentucky Women’s Choir is a select ensemble composed of over 100 of the school’s most talented female voices conducted by Dr. Lori Hetzel, Associate Director of Choral Ensembles at the University of Kentucky. The choir’s challenging and diverse repertoire includes literature spanning from Gregorian chant to eight-part music of the 21st Century. With an emphasis on music by female composers, the ensemble performs works of many different languages and compositional forms.
Special guests: Paws & Listen. The University of Kentucky Paws and Listen are an a cappella singing group of 16 women auditioned from the Women's Choir. They perform pop music as well as a mix of doo-wop, vocal jazz, and show tunes. The ensemble is coached by undergraduate music education majors and advised by Dr. Lori Hetzel, Associate Director of Choirs/Choral Music Education. This group is highly esteemed both on and off campus. They perform for numerous prestigious events throughout the year and are often featured at high profile events at the home of the UK President.
All ages. Reserved seating.
Free Advance tickets available for all University of Kentucky students at the SCFA ticket office with valid student ID; Free Advance tickets not available on the day of show.
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