February 05, 2025

By Francis Rogai ’27

Susquehanna University’s choir is preparing for a busy spring semester of concerts and vocal clinics throughout Pennsylvania.

Under the direction of Amy Voorhees, associate professor of music, the choir will participate in the Four Choirs Concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, at Saint Patrick Cathedral, 212 State St., Harrisburg. The choir also was invited to perform at the Pennsylvania Music Educators’ Association conference in April.

During spring break, the choir will embark on a concert tour, performing works by well-known classical and modern composers. Pieces include “Waldesnacht” by Johannes Brahms, “Ecco Mormirar L’onde” by Claudio Monteverdi, “Segalariak” by Josu Elberdin and Ken Steven’s “Hela Rotan.”

Performances are free and open to the public:

• Saturday, March 1, 6 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 15 S. 5th St, Sunbury, where the choir will be hosted by Jonathan Moser ’23.
• Sunday, March 2, 3 p.m., St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1811 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg, hosted by Gary Crum ’58.
• Monday, March 3, 7 p.m., Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh.

In addition to the above dates, the choir will also perform concerts at other area churches:

• Sunday, March 23, 4 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 527 Washington St., Reading.
• Sunday, March 30, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, 51 S. 3rd St., Lewisburg.
• Sunday, April 6, 4 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 355 St. Johns Circle, Phoenixville.

While embarking on its annual tour, Susquehanna’s choir also will visit high schools in Gibsonia, Pittsburgh and Carlisle to perform for their student bodies and provide a vocal clinic.