The Capitol Civic Centre Community Chorale, under the direction of Jim and Susie Miller, will perform their spring concert, “Songs of the Spirit,” Thursday, May 2 at the Capitol Civic Centre. The singers will be joined by special guests, Silver Lake College of the Holy Family Concert Choir and Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Jonathan Kim.
This is the first collaboration of the groups, who also will perform featured selections together at Endries Performance Hall, Franciscan Center for Music Education and Performance, at Silver Lake College of the Holy Spirit, April 27.
Requiem by Gabriel Faure, a major work which has been a favorite of choirs from its inception during the Impressionistic Period of France, is a featured selection. The original work was composed at the time when the music of Debussy and Ravel was composed, around 1888. It has been added to, arranged, and edited several times since. The work was performed for the funeral of John F. Kennedy in 1963 and many other well-known occasions. The piece will be directed by Dr. Jonathan Kim. Jim and Susie Miller will be directing other combined chorale numbers.
“When Jesus Wept,” by America’s first published composer, William Billings, is a haunting round which is a great preparation for “Requiem.” The second half of the program will feature the Capitol Civic Centre Community Chorale in two selections and also its small ensemble, Bella Voci, directed by Mark Schmitt, former choral director at Roncalli High School. Also featured will be selections by Silver Lake College’s choirs. The choirs will again combine for the singing of “Do Lord, Remember Me” arranged by Moses Hogan, featuring several soloists.
Tickets for the May 2 concert are just $10 or four for $25 and are available in advance at the Capitol Civic Centre Box Office, 913 S. 8 Street, Manitowoc or by phone (920) 683-2184. Tickets may also be purchased at the door the night of the concert. Free admission with a valid Student I.D. is offered to UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus students. Those interested in attending the April 27 concert at Silver Lake College should call 686-6274
