Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Choirs, comprised of the University Singers, the University Chorale and the University Concert Choir, will be performing its first concert of the year titled “New Beginnings” Monday, Nov. 23, at the Alva United Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m.

The title of this performance represents the University Singer’s new beginning with a new professor giving the community an inside look to Karsten Longhurst, Director of Choral Studies. Each song that will be performed holds a personal story for him. There is a wide variety of genre that will be presented in this performance.

“There is so much the students and I have experienced in the short time we have had together,” Longhurst said. “We wanted to create a program that sings to how our two worlds have collided. I hope the community will come to connect with us, our singing, and celebrate our ‘new beginning’ with us.”

New Beginnings is free and open to the public.

For more information about Northwestern’s choir or upcoming concerts, contact Longhurst at krlonghurst@nwosu.edu or at (580)327-8692.