Valparaiso University Chorale

The Valparaiso University Chorale, one of the top Lutheran choirs in the United States, upholds the highest standard of choral art through performance of the greatest choral literature of all eras. The Chorale has been described as “a first-class ensemble” with performances referred to as “heavenly and virtuosic” as well as enthusing and “masterful.” The Chorale has served four residencies at the St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, Germany—the only collegiate American choir to enjoy such a strong relationship with the church of Johann Sebastian Bach—most recently visiting in June of 2012 for the 800th anniversary of the church and its choir. The Chorale will perform sacred and secular pieces by Frank Ticheli, Daniel Gawthrop, Heinrich Schutz and Johann Sebastian Bach. The 48-voice ensemble is under the direction of Christopher M. Cock, Director of Choral and Vocal Activities, Director of the Bach Institute, and Phyllis and Richard Duesenberg Chair in Lutheran Music.

For more information, contact Jeff.Hazewinkel@valpo.edu or call 219-464-5162.

Valparaiso University Chamber Concert Band

The Valparaiso University Chamber Concert Band is directed by Jeffrey Scott Doebler, Director of Music Education and Bands, and 2005 recipient of the alumni association's Distinguished Teaching Award. Playing the finest in concert band music with a focus on original compositions, the band has toured the U.S. and Canada, playing venues such as Cleveland’s Severance Hall and Chicago’s Orchestra Hall. Their third tour to Malta, where they have played the historic Gozo Cathedral, is planned for 2014. The band’s repertoire will vary during the tour. They will honor the victims of the Newtown, CT tragedy with “An American Elegy” by Frank Ticheli, originally commissioned to honor the victims at Columbine High School, and will perform works from films such as Ben Hur, The Patriot, Harry Potter and The Incredibles. Their March 2 on-campus concert with the Windiana Concert Band will feature Johan de Meij's Symphony No. 1: The Lord of the Rings as part of the University’s conference on J.R.R. Tolkein. Another highlight of the tour will be the band’s third appearance at the Indiana State House.

For more information, contact Jeff.Hazewinkel@valpo.edu or call 219-464-5162.

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