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Under the direction of Tom Trenney, Idlewild Presbyterian Church is excited to host The Nebraska Wesleyan University Choir and Jazz Choir as they culminate their 2023-24 season with a concert tour entitled "Lead Us On to the Light." Their performance in this area will take place on Tuesday, May 7th at Idlewild Presbyterian Church, including a featured performance by Memphis Choral Arts. The concert will be at 7 PM. Inspired by a phrase from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s favorite hymn ("...lead me on to the light"), this eclectic and illuminating program features music by Rosephanye Powell, Moses Hogan, Maurice Duruflé, Heinrich Schütz, and Dolly Parton. Tom Trenney's arrangement of "We Shall Overcome" and U2's haunting "MLK" are sure to be highlights of this powerful program.Having recently performed at Carnegie Hall, the 65-voice Nebraska Wesleyan University Choir has been named a finalist in the American Prize for Collegiate Choirs. Nationally celebrated concert pianist, organist, and composer Anne Wilson will serve as accompanist for the tour performances.
"Though music may not have the power to cure us, we believe that singing from the heart can bring healing," said NWU's Conductor of Choirs, Tom Trenney. "We experience this often in our choir. There are days when we may not be feeling joy, but we get to sing a song together that reminds us what joy feels like, and that can make a big difference in opening us to a glimpse of light to carry into the day. We hope that our tour program will bring an extra measure of hope to our students and to all those who may hear us along the way."
For more information on the choirs at Nebraska Wesleyan University or the "Lead Us On to the Light" tour, please visit music.nebrwesleyan.edu or contact [email protected]
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Idlewild Presbyterian Church, 1750 Union Ave,Memphis,TN,United States
