A Community-Wide Gospel Music Celebration November 10

St. Mary of the Hills Choir, Rochester College A Cappella Chorus, and the Rochester Community Chorus present a “Gospel Music Celebration” on Friday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary of the Hills Church (2676 John R, Rochester Hills.). The concert (with a full orchestra) features Robert Ray’s Gospel Mass, several other gospel pieces, and includes a premiere by local composer Daniel Greig entitled, “A Cloud of Witnesses.” Choirs will be directed by Dr. Joe Bentley, and Daniel Greig. The … [Read more...]

Autumn and the Rochester College Concert Band

Rochester College Musicians Join Together For Showcase  Rochester College’s music department will present its annual Music Department Showcase featuring the Rochester College A Cappella Chorus, Autumn and the Rochester College Concert Band on Tuesday, March 1, at 7:30 p.m. The 40-member chorus will present a program spanning many years, nationalities and styles. It will include Randall Thompson’s “Alleluia,” a recent setting of “Ave Verum” by Philip Stopford and a Mark Butler … [Read more...]

Rochester College A Cappella Chorus and Concert Band to perform

Rochester College’s Music Department will present a concert featuring the Rochester College A Cappella Chorus and the Rochester College Concert Band on Tuesday, October 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the RC Theatre. The 46-member chorus will present a program spanning many years, nationalities and styles. Selections will include Undine Moore’s famous arrangement of the African-American spiritual, Daniel, Daniel, Servant of the Lord, as well as Ron Staheli’s, How Can I Keep from Singing. Also … [Read more...]

Rochester College Band And Chorus Perform First Concert Of The Season

Rochester College’s Music Department will present its first concert of the season, featuring the A Cappella Chorus and the Rochester College Concert Band on Tuesday, Oct. 19. The chorus will present a program ranging from Mozart to modern, Russian to American. Featured music includes a Kyrie written by 16-year-old Mozart, an arrangement of the early American hymn tune "McKay," a setting of "Our Father" by famed Russian composer Alexander Gretchaninoff, and an American spiritual. The 40-member … [Read more...]