Choir performs array of genres and eras

Chadron Arts Center boomed with singing as the Concert Choir and Community Chorus took the stage to perform their talent at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Dr. Joel Shreuder directed the concert and was accompanied by pianist, Bobby Pace.

The concert was separated into three sections. Opening the concert was the Community Chorus, a non-student group, following them was the student Concert Choir, and finally the groups came together to close the concert. 

The Community Chorus marched their opening song “Africa” by William Billings to action. Following this song were six other pieces. Among those were; “Winter Wind” by Brandon Williams and “No Time,” a traditional camp meeting song, arranged by Susan Brumfield. 

Concert Choir took the stage next, showcasing seven songs. “Hushaby,” an American folk song, arranged by Ellen Gilson Voth was among those songs, along with “Goodnight Moon” by Eric Whitacre.

Finishing the concert, the two groups joined together to sing an upbeat, religious song “Hold on to the Rock” by Pepper Choplin.