Eugene Rogers, conductor
Scott VanOrnum, pianist

Under the new direction of Dr. Eugene Rogers, the Chamber Choir performs an eclectic program of contemporary repertoire that celebrates the artistic voice of Michigan composers, arrangers, and poets. Featuring the world premiere of Lifesmithing by Professor Roshanne Etezady, SMTD alumna and compositional faculty member, the work highlights the poetry of incarcerated Michigan writers from the U-M Prison Creative Arts Project. In addition, the Chamber Choir will perform Maria Peterno's Pyre, the winner of the 2018 Brehm Prize for Choral Composition featuring a text by Michigan poet Savannah Gonsoulin.

PROGRAM: Etezady- Lifesmithing; Albright- Mass; Alwes- Do not go gentle into that good night (world premiere); Gibbs- Close to Thee (world premiere); Kuster- White Hurricane; Waddles- Sweet Jesus