Vocal performances scheduled this week

March 15, 2016 | Arts, Events, UToday, — Communication and the Arts
By Angela Riddel



The University of Toledo Department of Music will present two student vocal performances. One will spotlight several UT choirs, and the other will feature the UT Opera Ensemble.

The UT Concert Chorale will take the stage of Doermann Theater Thursday, March 17.

The UT Concert Chorale will take the stage of Doermann Theater Thursday, March 17.

On Thursday, March 17, the UT Concert Chorale, the Women’s Chamber Ensemble and the University Chorus will perform a program titled “The Drumsound Rises” at 7 p.m. in Doermann Theater. The concert will showcase works by composers Daniel Elder, Sydney Guillaume, Moira Smiley and Arturs Maskats.

On Sunday, March 20, the UT Opera Ensemble will perform a variety of selections from favorite operas at 3 p.m. in the Center for Performing Arts Recital Hall. From Mozart to Bernstein, the program will include an eclectic mix of scenes from popular Italian, French and German operas, as well as selections from operettas.

Members of the UT Opera Ensemble, shown here in “The Magic Flute” last fall, will perform Sunday, March 20, in the Center for Performing Arts Recital Hall.

Members of the UT Opera Ensemble, shown here in “The Magic Flute” last fall, will perform Sunday, March 20, in the Center for Performing Arts Recital Hall.

Both concerts require tickets that can be purchased through the UT Center for Performing Arts Box Office by calling 419.530.ARTS (2787) or by visiting utoledo.tix.com.

Ticket prices for “The Drumsound Rises” are $8 general admission and $4 for students and seniors 60 and older.

For the UT Opera Ensemble, tickets are $12 general admission; $10 for faculty, staff, alumni and seniors 60 and older; and $7 for students.