Delta State University Chorale to Tour Mississippi and Louisiana March 18-21, 2019
The Delta State University Chorale will embark on their annual spring tour, March 18-21, 2019. This ensemble of gifted musicians, represent the best of students from the choral program of the music department in Cleveland, Mississippi. The Chorale, conducted by Dr. Julia Thorn, Director of Choral Activities, is looking forward to performing their music for church and high school audiences in Mississippi and Louisiana.
Julia Thorn graduated with BM and MM degrees in Voice from Loyola University in New Orleans and a DMA degree in Conducting from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. She was Professor of Music at Centenary College in Shreveport, LA and Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA before accepting the Vocal Coordinator position at Delta State.
There will be a tremendous variety of musical style represented on the program, which is titled When Our Voices Blend in Song. Beloved composers, Handel, Brahms and Mendelssohn will be complimented by music of artists that are actively writing today. The audience will be treated to compositions which include folk songs, musical theater arrangements, spirituals, and classical works. In addition to the Chorale, a newly formed chamber ensemble will provide madrigals from the Renaissance and Contemporary periods of music history and a delightful work In Vino Veritas that is a favorite of the students.
“I have so enjoyed my work with the students of the Chorale and Chamber Singers throughout this year. They are an incredible group of young musicians that are dedicated to learning to sing to the best of their abilities. They are bright individuals who bring to the ensemble a sense of pride in belonging to this musical organization which has grown in quality tremendously this year. Their love of singing is evident as they have the opportunity to share through choral music something far greater than they could do as individuals. As the conductor, I am happy to be a part of this very special musical community,” explains Dr. Thorn. “I am often reminded of the joy we bring to our audiences and each other in making music together, and I hope that many individuals and alumni in the area will attend these concerts.”
The following concerts are free and open to the public: March 18 – First United Methodist Church in Minden, LA 7:00 p.m. March 19 – First United Methodist Church in Magee, MS 6:30 and First United Methodist Church in Brookhaven, MS 6:00 p.m. A free will offering will be collected to support the choral program in future endeavors. In addition, the Chorale will be singing concerts in an effort to recruit students in several high schools across the state of Mississippi.
In May, 10 DSU music students and 4 faculty will travel to Seoul, South Korea. While there, they will perform at Sungkyul University and recruit at area high schools. Faculty will also conduct masterclasses and give lectures.
Participants are holding several fund-raisers to help with the cost of this travel. Please consider making a donation to the effort and join us at the upcoming concert!
Mark your calendar!
DSU Choral Tour: March 18-21, 2019
Delta Tuba/Euph Fest: March 30, 2019
Music Day: April 1, 2019
DSU Wind Ensemble Tour: April 2-4, 2019
Honor’s Recital: April 15, 2019 (Auditions March 26, 6 pm)
Exchange with Sungkyul University in South Korea: May 19-27, 2019
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