University Singers 25th Reunion this Weekend
Contact: Joe Carr at (207) 581-3571
ORONO — More than 50 alumni of the University Singers, the University of Maine’s premiere vocal ensemble, will return to UMaine this weekend for a series of activities that will culminate in a 25th reunion concert on Sunday at 4:30 p.m.
The University Singers began in 1978 with the arrival of music professor Dennis Cox on campus. Under Cox’ direction and with his guidance, the group has gained widespread recognition. It travels through the northeast on a concert tour each spring, and goes to Europe every four years. In 2000 and again in 2002, the University Singers appeared in concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Alumni singers, many of whom will stay on campus during the weekend activities, will begin to arrive on Friday afternoon. Rehearsals are scheduled for 7-8:30 p.m. Friday,10 a.m.-noon Saturday, 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-noon on Sunday. Those rehearsals will all take place in Room 102, Class of 1944 Hall. A dress rehearsal is set for 2-3 p.m. on Sunday in Minsky Recital Hall.
Sunday’s concert is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. at Minsky Recital Hall. It is free and open to the public. The concert will be followed by a banquet for singers and their families.