April 14, 2017
Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s choirs, which consist of the University Singers and the University Chorale, will be performing “Soundscapes II” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at the Alva Independent School armory, 230 Choctaw.
This is the second year the choirs have chosen this unique location for a concert.
Karsten Longhurst, director of choral studies, is looking forward to this one-of-a-kind concert experience through using the venue’s built-in stage and sharing the unique sounds of the choir members’ voices that are generated in the space.
The choirs will be performing a variety of songs highlighting modern genres including songs from Disney’s animated classic “The Little Mermaid.”
“There are two really unique aspects of the concert,” Longhurst said. “We will showcase two pieces with a steel band percussion ensemble and one with overtone singing.”
Longhurst explained overtone singing is an extended-voice technique practiced in the Mongolian culture, which will be featured in a steel band part during the song “Under the Sea.”
Soundscapes is free and open to the public, but donations will be accepted as members of the choir are raising funds for their summer 2017 European tour.
Longhurst said the fundraising goal is close to being met, but they will offer another fundraising opportunity to the community during the concert. Tickets will be sold at the event to possibly win a Northwestern gift basket, Rialto movie package and a mini performance by the Northwestern Singers.
For more information about Northwestern’s choir, upcoming concerts or fundraising efforts, contact Longhurst and krlonghurst@nwosu.edu or (580) 327-8692.
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Northwestern choir members entertain the audience in the Alva Independent School armory during their spring 2016 Soundscapes concert. Soundscapes II will take place Thursday, April 27, at 7 p.m. in the same location.