Southeastern Symphonic Band Begins Rehearsals Aug. 25

by SOUTHEASTERN PUBLIC INFORMATION
August 13, 2008

DURANT, Okla. -- The Southeastern Symphonic Choir, under the direction of Dr. Stacy Weger, will begin its fall rehearsal schedule and season on Monday, August 25, at 7 p.m.

Rehearsals will take place in the Choral Rehearsal Hall, Fine Arts Building room 116, on the campus of Southeastern Oklahoma State University. This choir is open to singers throughout the Durant and Texoma region, including all Southeastern students, staff and faculty as well as community members.

The choir will be working on Kirke Mecham's Seven Joys of Christmas for harp and chorus, Ralph Vaughan William's Fantasia on Christmas Carols, and other traditional works. This is in preparation for the 87th annual Candlelighting program on Monday, December 1. The program will be performed in Montgomery Auditorium.

Dr. Walter Britt, former Director of Choral Activities at Southeastern, will also conduct as part of Southeastern's Centennial celebration. Dr. Mary Ann Craige will serve as organist for this event.

Music will be available for purchase at the rehearsal.

There is no required audition for this ensemble, though previous singing experience is recommended. For further information please call 745-2192, or email Stacy Weger, Director of Choral Activities at sweger@se.edu.