Photos from the concert…

The Moores School Concert Chorale is the school’s premier large choral ensemble and consists of 48 advanced singers. Their rich harmonies and vibrant performances have thrilled audiences in Texas and around the nation. They recently debuted in one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious choral festivals, Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales, and received several honors including 1st place in the Chamber Choir competition. The Concert Chorale, under the direction of Betsy Cook Weber, will perform a program featuring Mendelssohn, Brahms & Rossini.

Membership in the Chorale consists primarily of junior and senior music majors, but is also open to experienced choral singers from other departments. The purpose of this ensemble is to provide high-level choral experiences for undergraduates. Performance literature includes a wide variety of musical styles from the standard concert repertory.

Dr. Betsy Cook Weber holds degrees from North Texas State University, Westminster Choir College, and the University of Houston. She is currently Associate Director of Choral studies and served for many years as Associate Director of the Houston Symphony Chorus. She is active nationally as a conductor, clinician, adjudicator, and presenter.

Concert Program:

I.  Songs of Praise
A Song to Sing; David Ashley White
Frohlocket, ihr Völker auf Erden; Felix Mendelssohn
Alleluia; Algiradas Martinaitis

II. Contemplating Eternity
Selected movements from Brahms “Ein Deutsches Requiem (four hand piano version)
1.  Selig sing
2. Denn alles Fleisch es ist wie Gras
5.  Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit
4.  Wie lieblich sing deins Wohnungen

III.  Two Silly Pieces
Wild Grass; Chen Yi
Overture to the Barber of Seville; Giocchino Rossini; arr. Daryl Runswick

View their performance at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod:

Promenade Series Tickets: Single ticket prices are: $12 adult, $10 senior, $6 child/student. Group tickets are also available for $8 each for groups of 10 or more.