Orono chamber choir directed by Francis Vogt to perform May 20–21
Orono chamber choir EUPHONY, under the direction of Francis Vogt, will present two performances of a tribute to choral conductor and composer Gregg Smith.
“Now I Walk in Beauty: A Memorial Tribute to Gregg Smith” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at the Church of Universal Fellowship in Orono; and 7 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Bangor.
Vogt is the director of choral activities and instructor of voice at the University of Maine School of Performing Arts. EUPHONY is Vogt’s off-campus chamber choir, which is composed of current students, recent alumni, faculty and community members.
Gregg Smith (1931–2016) was one of the most influential choral conductors in American history, championing all types of American vocal music. The concert will include music by Smith, William Billings, Charles Ives and Igor Stravinsky.
Students will be admitted free; a $10 donation is suggested for others.