Student choral groups present sacred music concert downtown

Several years ago the College’s choral groups were invited to participate in a monthlong series of concerts for the 160th anniversary of First Baptist Church of Knoxville.

“Since then, my students have asked to sing there again each year,” said Bill Brewer, an associate professor of Music and a First Baptist Church member. “It’s become a tradition. The church has wonderful acoustics for choirs, and the students look forward to this concert.”

On Sunday, March 1, the Concert Chorale and Variations Ensemble, both student choral groups, will present a concert of sacred music at the church, located at 510 W. Main Street in downtown Knoxville.

The Brass Ensemble plays at 6:40 p.m., and the choral concert begins at 7.

“Our resident composer, Susan Naylor Calloway, has written a piece for the choirs that will be performed,” said Brewer. “The Concert Chorale and Variations Ensemble will combine to sing ‘We Wait Upon the Lord.’”

Free parking is available in the Locust Street Garage. The concert is free and the community is invited to attend. For more information, contact Bill Brewer at 694-6701.