Professor and Music Department Chairman James A. Holleman is stepping down from his position as director of the college choir and chapel choir to be succeeded by Timothy McDonnell. McDonnell will fill the positions of associate chairman of music and director of sacred music, both of which have been added this year. “I have every...
When the eight members of a men’s a cappella ensemble began to sing, they invited their audience into a timeless musical journey into the minds and hearts of the immigrants and refugees of the world. In a performance in Christ Chapel on Saturday at 8 p.m., Cantus, one of the few full time a cappella...
The music department announced seven winners of the Concerto/Aria competition on Monday. Out of the 26 students who auditioned on Sunday, there were seven winners: sophomore violist Ethan Tong, senior soprano Emma Dawe, senior violinist Ellie Fishlock, senior pianist Anne Ziegler, senior mezzo Caroline Lively, senior soprano Zsanna Bodor, and senior soprano Michaela Stiles. Students...
If there’s one activity that’s particularly ill-suited for a virtual format, it’s college choir. Now, with the return of students to campus, choir is back in a different fashion than previously. All practices now take place in Christ Chapel instead of McNamara Rehearsal Hall in order to space more effectively. “The acoustics of the chapel...
On Sunday, the full Hillsdale College orchestra and choir will give a joint performance for the first time in three years. The concert will feature 122 choral voices and 70 orchestra musicians. The repertoire will include Francis Poulenc’s “Gloria”and Vaughn Williams’ “Fantasia on Christmas Carols.” Poulenc’s “Gloria” is written for both orchestra and choir. According...