PRESS RELEASE
from the
Orchestra of
For Immediate Release Contact: Marlo Ihler
867-8501
Orchestra and choirs present "An American Salute"
The Orchestra of Southern Utah is
excited to announce their upcoming concert,
“Choral Celebration 2005: An American Salute,” sponsored by Cedar City
Corporation and OSU’s season media sponsor, Utah Public Radio. It will be on
Over 60 orchestra musicians, under
the direction of Xun Sun, and 300 singers from Cedar City and surrounding areas
will participate in a stunning concert of choral music by noted American composers
that celebrates the exuberance, patriotism, joy and beauty of America. The centerpiece of this concert will be
American composer Randall Thompson's beloved "Frostiana
Suite" for chorus and orchestra, with texts by Robert Frost. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir recently released
a CD of this suite to enthusiastic reviews, available through
Participating choirs in this major event are the Master Singers, under the direction of Dr. James Harrison; Canyon View High School Madrigals, under the direction of Mrs. Adrianne Tawa; Cedar High School Madrigals, under the direction of Mark Ganowsky; Parowan High School Madrigals, under the direction of Cary Zwang; Southern Utah University Women's Ensemble, under the direction of Amy Smart; and Southern Utah University Concert Choir and OPUS Chamber Choir under the direction of Dr. Grace St. Pierre.
The orchestra and choirs will
perform individually and as a mass group, under the direction of guest
clinician and mass choir director
This is a stunning event not to be
missed! Please join us and make our evening complete. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students
and children over six, and $30 for a group of six, and are available at the