The University of Hawaii at Hilo’s Kapili Choir and University Chorus are joining the Hilo Community Chorus to present “We Sing the Spring” at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Performing Arts Center.
The first half of the concert features a performance of renowned choral composer John Rutter’s composition “Requiem.” The seven-movement work builds on traditional Catholic and Anglican liturgy for a service of mourning, while incorporating more contemporary idioms including the blues.
The second half showcases each of the choirs in their own set of songs, with styles ranging from the Baroque to popular melodies of Hawaii, including selections arranged by island musicians Michael Springer and Rodney Wong.
“We Sing the Spring” is conducted jointly by Amy Horst and Tom McAlexander and accompanied by Walter Greenwood on piano. Featured performers include performing arts major Adrianna Zablan as soprano soloist, Kamehameha Schools teacher and composer Herb Mahelona on cello and local musician Merry Kay Kiyan on oboe.
Tickets are $10 general, $7 discount and $5 UH-Hilo/Hawaii Community College students (with a valid student ID) and children up to age 17. Tickets are available by calling the UH-Hilo box office at 932-7490 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, or ordering online at artscenter.uhh.hawaii.edu.
For disability accommodation, contact Dori Yamada at 932-7496 (V) or 933-3334 (TTY).