The public is invited to enjoy a December concert on Dec. 7 at UW-Washington County (UW-WC) at 2 p.m. The Moraine Chorus, directed by UW-WC Professor of Music, Dr. Peter Gibeau will present a December concert that includes a few holiday favorites. The concert is free and open to the public. A free-will donation will be collected for the Full Shelf Food Pantry of West Bend.
The featured works of the Moraine Chorus concert are sections of Joseph Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass and choruses from Mendelssohn’s Oratorio Elijah. Both will be accompanied by a string quartet from the Kettle Moraine Symphony. Soloists include soprano Deanna Gibeau, tenor Sean Lundquist, and baritone Lester Hahn. Other works on the program include a cappella performances of Trois Chansons (Three Songs) by Debussy, and two Christmas Carols by PDQ Bach: O little Town of Hackensack and Throw the Yule Log On, Uncle John.The Moraine Chorus is a mixed ‘communiversity’ chorus consisting of community members and UW-WC students. The Chorus rehearses weekly and welcomes new members. For more information, contact Dr. Peter Gibeau, 262-335-5216. UW-WC is located at 400 S. University Drive in West Bend. Free parking is available.