ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern State University Chamber Singers will celebrate the 334thbirthday of Johann Sebastian Bach with the eighth annual “Bach’s Lunch” on Wednesday, March 20.
The concert will begin at noon at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1620 Milwaukee Ave. S.E.
Bach’s Lunch will feature the NSU Chamber Singers, under the direction of NSU Director of Choral Activities Dr. Timothy Woods.
After the program, the church will provide a light lunch for performers and audience members. Admission is a freewill donation to NSU music scholarships at the door. NSU students are admitted for free.
Several NSU music faculty and friends will also perform, including Dr. Kenneth Boulton, dean of the School of Fine Arts and piano; Dr. Allan Jacobson, professor emeritus and piano; JoAnne Barry, piano; Dr. Travis Netzer, directing the Hub City Brass ensemble; Stuart Davidson, organ, among several others.
NSU student brass players under the direction of Netzer include Trey Litwiller of Huron; Patrick Calvillo of Walhalla, N.D.; McKinley Hoselton of Richardton, N.D.; Morgan Mewes of Jamestown, N.D.; and Adam Henning of Watertown.
NSU Chamber Singers
Sopranos
Taylor Brekke, Mobridge
Tierra Decker, Huron
Shelby Glover, Sioux Falls
McKinley Hoselton, Richardton, N.D.
Kori Kerwin, Chamberlain
Laurelyn Joy Marmorstein, Aberdeen
Amanda McIlravy, Philip
Brittany Quinn, Timber Lake
Tyra Steinwand, Ellendale, N.D.
Elsa Swanson, Chaska, Minn.
Rosemary Vega, Chaska, Minn.
Altos
Naomi Davis, Watertown
Grace Gasperich, Aberdeen
Kyndra Kranz, Watertown
Christine Powers, Hot Springs
Abbigayle Quinn, Cresbard
Joanna Schleich, Mitchell
Tabitha Schmidt, Huron
Brooke Thielbar, Hardwick, Minn.
Morgan Wilson, Rapid City
Grace Woodstead, Cooperstown, N.D.
Tenors
Patrick Calvillo, Walhalla, N.D.
Grant Duvall, Huron
Adam Henning, Watertown
Trey Litwiller, Huron
Johnny Nguyen, Gregory
Dylan Rausch, Yankton
Tanner Shabot-Shultis, Aberdeen
Tyler Smith, Tea
Basses
Kevin Boring, Pierre
MacKinley Bruemmer, LaCrosse, Wis.
John Cassens, Faulkton
Matej Cip, Hodslavico, Czech Republic
Zack Martinmaas, Aberdeen
Judah McKinley, Pierre
Cordell Ring, Onida
Salvatore Scavo, Hightstown, N.J.
For more information about Bach’s Lunch, please contact Woods at Timothy.Woods@northern.edu.
About Northern State University
Northern State University is a regional university that offers outstanding academics and exceptional extracurricular activities at an affordable price on a safe, welcoming campus. Northern State recently announced its Educational Impact Campaign, with a goal of raising $55 million for a new South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, new athletic and recreation fields, and an on-campus regional sports complex. Once the campaign is complete, NSU will be the recipient of more than $100 million in privately funded building projects and scholarships within a decade. To learn more, visit NSU Admissions.