By JORDAN MCLEMORE
Student Reporter
The University Singers, Northwestern’s choral ensemble, has been preparing its New York City Kick-Off Concert.
The group has scheduled a trip to New York, where it will be performing March 15 through the 19.
Irene Messoloras, assistant professor of music and director of the ensemble, said the concert will consist of a variety of ,isoc ranging from renaissance to contemporary.
“The University Singers are excited to present their NYC tour,” Messoloras said. “Rehearsing on average of 12 hours a week, the choir will perform a wide variety of music. Our goal is to showcase the versatility of the group, as well as inspire our audience by maintaining the highest level of performance, mental focus and artistic musicality. We are honored to serve as ambassadors of our school, community and the state of Oklahoma.”
The University Singers will perform at Carnegie Hall and the United Nations. It won’t be all work and no play, though; they have quite a lineup of sightseeing to do while in New York.
The University Singers include: Austin Anderson, Beaver sophomore; Scott Bartley, Enid senior; Erica Bertram, Havilland, Kan., sophomore; Rachel Carter, Alva freshman; James Faulkner, Hooker junior; Joshua Faulkner, Hooker senior; Aaron Ford, Cheyenne senior; Naicee Gugelmeyer, Hardtner, Kan., sophomore; Shayna Hamilton, Vici junior; Erin Hopkins, Fairview junior; Dalton Imberi, Woodward freshman; Bryce Lewis, Alva junior; Chance Mayhall, Ponca City freshman; Kenneith McIntosh, Del City junior; Isilei Ofiu, Anchorage, Alaska, junior; Alexandria Skinner, Burkburnett, Texas, junior; Adriana Tibbetts, Beaver freshman; Lauren Turner, Woodward senior; Cynthia Watkins, Laverne freshman; Riley Wiebener, Alva senior; and Morgan Biaggi, Boise City junior.