Spring has sprung at OU, and University Chorus is singing its praises.

University Chorus will perform pieces celebrating the new life, love and rebirth of spring at 8 p.m. tonight in Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall at Catlett Music Center.

"This concert is a really good opportunity for students to hear the orchestra and choir together," said Mikki Gramoll, music senior and principal trumpet in the orchestra.

Generally, the orchestra and choir have separate performances, but Gramoll said the two groups have teamed up for this special performance devoted to the greening melodies of spring.

Vail Keck, director of University Chorus, said the concert will include an eclectic range of choral tunes.

"Attendees will hear works from the 16th to 18th century," Keck said.

The first half of the concert includes a Hungarian dancing song, a setting of Robert Burns' "A Red Red Rose" and "Alleluia" by Paul Basler, Keck said.

The second half of the concert will be a performance of the first part of Haydn's "Seasons," called "Spring."

"It is a really lovely piece about the wonderful aspects of spring," said Kim Josephson, associate professor of music and soloist in the concert.

Josephson sings with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, Gramoll said.

"It should be wonderful to hear him sing. He has a phenomenal voice," Gramoll said.

The piece will be performed by a 28-piece orchestra and three soloists.

University Chorus is composed of 65 freshmen to graduate students from diverse majors. They perform concerts twice a year and pieces of concerts throughout the year, Keck said.

University Chorus concert

o 8 p.m. today in Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall

o The choir will perform pieces that are spring-themed from composers of the 16th to 18th century.

o Admission to the concert is free and open to the public.

Last Friday they performed at schools in Oklahoma City and at the Capitol.
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