Berry College Choir ushers in the spring season with Sing We and Chant It! concert on April 10.
The Berry College Concert Choir celebrates the spring season with its annual Spring Concert on Sunday, April 10.
The concert, which is free and open to the public, begins at 3 p.m. in the College Chapel.
The Concert Choir’s program is inspired by the musical fundamentals of the Gregorian Chant and features a varied selection of musical pieces by Morley, Massenet, Chilcott, and Hogan. The program will also showcase the chapel’s new organ and piano.
“It’s a lot of fun preparing for this,” said Eric Eaton, a senior music business major and member of the Concert Choir, “I’m learning so much from the different composers and variety of music selected for the show.”
The concert will be directed by Paul Neal, associate professor of music and director of choral activities. This will be Neal’s first time directing the Berry College Spring Concert. He joined the Berry faculty last year from Valdosta State University.
Written by Public Relations Student Mackenzie Ross
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Comedy at Berry College
Berry College Theatre Company’s performance of “Durang/Durang,” a collection of six comedic one-acts, opens April 14.
“Durang/Durang,” by Christopher Durang, includes “Mrs. Sorken,” “For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls,” “Nina in the Morning,” “Stye of the Eye,” “Wanda’s Visit” and “Business Lunch at the Russian Tea Room.” All of the plays are parodies starring a variety of strange and unusual characters. As with Berry’s theater tradition, the plays will all be directed by students of the advanced directing class.
Performances will be in the Blackstone Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on April 14-16 and April 21-23 and at 2 p.m. on Sundays, April 17 and 24. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and groups. Tickets can be bought at the door or in advance by calling 706.236.2263.
Written by Student Public Relations Assistant Jess Bozeman
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All (Jazz) Hands on Deck
The Berry College Jazz and Percussion Ensemble will perform in their annual Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m. April 14 in the Ford Auditorium. The event will be free and open to the public.
The ensemble is known for its engaging performances and talented student arrangers. Directed by John David, the group will perform music ranging from contemporary jazz pieces to lively classics. The Berry Jazz Ensemble was a featured performing group at the 2015 Georgia Music Educators Conference in Savannah, Ga., and has recently performed at Spivey Hall in Morrow, Ga., as part of the Young People’s Concerts.
Written by Public Relations Assistant Abbie Smith
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Last spring concert of season
The Berry College Wind Ensemble will have its final concert of the season at 7:30 p.m. April 21 in Ford Auditorium. There will be featured work by composers David Maslanka, Edward Grieg and Steven Bryant.
Assistant Professor of Fine Arts and Music Lauren Denney Wright will be the director.
Written by E-communication Services Assistant Saif Sarfani
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