2022 Fall Concert - University Singers + Vocal Accord (Kasser Theater)

2022 Fall Choral Concert - Sunday, October 30 @ 3 pm (Alexander Kasser Theater, Montclair State University). Featuring: Vocal Accord (chamber choir) University Singers Steven W. Ryan, piano Dr. Heather J. Buchanan, conductor Guest artists: Amanda Simms '19, soprano (alumna) MSU Wind Symphony Dr. Thomas McCauley, conductor Dr. Rollo Dilworth, composer Special thanks to composer Rollo Dilworth for attending this performance and speaking to the audience. Montclair State University was a co-commissioning institution for Weather. Program Vocal Accord 1. Drop, Drop Slow Tears (Orlando Gibbons) 2. Distant Earth Renewal (Paul Smith). NJ Premiere Performance. Emma DiLauro, soprano; Mitchell Hernandez, tenor; Julian Dippolito, vibraphone; Jacob Seabrook, viola; Randy León, cello; Steven W. Ryan, piano. 3. The Lily and the Rose (Bob Chilcott) Alumna Guest Artist 4. Three Poems of Fiona MacLeod (Charles Griffes) The Lament of Ian the Proud Thy Dark Eyes to Mine The Rose of the Night 5. "Che sento... Se pietá di me non senti" from Giulio Cesare (GF Handel) Amanda Simms, soprano Steven W. Ryan, piano University Singers 6 - 9. Excerpts from Messiah (Handel) Surely He hath borne our griefs And with His stripes All we, like sheep He trusted in God 10. How Can I Keep From Singing? (Arr. Gwyneth Walker) University Singers + Wind Symphony collaboration 11. Weather (Rollo Dilworth) - Greater New York Metropolitan Premiere Maya Henry & Rashaun Ashley, speakers Dr. Heather J. Buchanan, choral director Dr. Thomas McCauley, conductor