MORNINGSIDE SYMPHONIC CHORUS
The Fall 2023 repertoire will include the Requiem of Maurice Durufle and a world premiere by David Sims.
The Morningside Symphonic Chorus (previously known as the Master Chorale) is a community choir open to anyone who wants to sing in a choral ensemble and perform incredible works of music by new and historic composers. The chorus will have section leaders and study aids available to assist with learning the music.
All are welcome to sing in the chorus, which will include new members, Morningside University students, local music educators and musicians, and former Master Chorale members. You do not need to be affiliated with Morningside or have an extensive musical background to be part of the choir – the Morningside Symphonic Chorus is for any Siouxlander who wants to learn and share music with our community.
CHORUS SCHEDULE
Rehearsals are 7 to 9 PM on Tuesday evenings in the Eppley Auditorium building.
- Rehearsals are 7 to 9 PM on Tuesday evenings in the Eppley Auditorium building.
- Fall 2023 rehearsals begin on August 29.
- Tues, Oct. 24: 7 PM rehearsal held at Grace United Methodist Church
- Tues. Oct 31: no rehearsal
- Wed. Nov. 1: 7 PM rehearsal at Grace UMC
- Fri., Nov. 3: hold for last rehearsal in Room 100
- Sat. Nov. 4: 7:30 PM concert at Grace UMC
MEET THE DIRECTOR
Joshua Nannestad
Associate Professor
I love teaching music. My position at Morningside gives me the great privilege of guiding, shaping, and assisting music education majors on their path to becoming performers and teachers.
Joshua’s ProfileFAQS
The Morningside Symphonic Chorus is a masterworks chorus. Our repertoire is often performed in collaboration with orchestra and soloists. Some of the music will be from living composers creating music in the modern-day and much of the music performed by the chorus will be from composers throughout history such as Handel, Verdi, and Mozart.
Recent performances have included
- Carl Orff Carmina Burana
- Gustav Mahler Resurrection Symphony
- Te Deum settings of Henry Purcell, Michael Haydn, and David van Kampen
The Fall 2023 repertoire will include the Requiem of Maurice Durufle and a world premiere by David Sims.
The Morningside Symphonic Chorus will not perform at Christmas at Morningside.
Members interested in being involved in Christmas at Morningside can sing in the combined choir with the University students or attend the concert to support Morningside’s music program.
THE ARTS AT MORNINGSIDE
SCHOOL OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
The Morningside University School of Visual and Performing Arts provides immersive opportunities for Morningside students and the Siouxland community to experience the power of music and the fine arts. All Morningside students, regardless of major, can audition and perform in ensembles and productions.
