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Posted on Friday, April 11, 2008 - Arts & Events
University Singers Bring Songs from the Theater to Spring Concert
CONTACT:
- Debra Barnett, College of Education, 360/546-9660, barnett@vancouver.wsu.edu
- Sheri Byrd, Office of Marketing and Communications, 360/546-9602, byrds@vancouver.wsu.edu
VANCOUVER, Wash. - The University Singers of Washington State University Vancouver, under the direction of Lee Jennings, will perform a spring concert from 12:10 - 1 p.m., April 16 in the Administration Building, room 110. This event is free and open to the public. Parking is available in metered spaces or in the Blue Lot for $3 per day.
The spring theme is "Songs from the Theater," and highlights include "This is It" from "Bugs Bunny," "Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves" by Giuseppe Verdi, "Mack the Knife" from "The Threepenny Opera," "Summertime" from "Porgy and Bess," and "Everybody Rejoice" from "The Wiz." Judith Weed will be a featured soprano soloist and second pianist.
The choir is now in its sixth year with 41 singers this semester including 16 WSU Vancouver students, as well as faculty, staff and community volunteers.
WSU Vancouver is located at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205, or via C-Tran bus service. We offer 16 bachelor's degrees, nine master's degrees, one doctorate degree and more than 35 fields of study. Visit us on the Web at http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu.
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