Local students among more than 30 Piedmont University students to perform in Fall Singers Concert 

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DEMOREST, GA (10/31/2024)– The Piedmont University Singers, under the direction of Music Professor Bobby Ivey, will present a Fall Concert on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 P.M. in the Piedmont University Chapel.

This concert will feature a variety of songs by several contemporary composers, including Dan Forrest, Daniel E. Gawthrop, Morten Lauridsen, and Stephen Paulus. Choral works with organ include songs by John Rutter, Jeremy Filsell, and Herbert Howells.

The community, along with all Piedmont faculty, staff, and students are cordially invited to attend.

The auditioned group of 30 talented singers is comprised of music majors and non-music majors representing a variety of disciplines across campus. They include:

• Alaina Gordon of Monroe, GA, who is working toward a Bachelor of Arts in History and Government: Government.
• Jesse Smedley of Good Hope, GA, who is working toward a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Additionally, the concert will feature the musical talent of Louise Bass, Organ Artist in Residence, Dr. Heejin Park, Collaborative Pianist, and guest instrumentalists Julie Koenig, harp, and Rebecca Testerman, oboe.

Admission is free.

The Piedmont University Chapel is located at 992 Central Avenue, Demorest, GA 30535.

About Piedmont University: Founded in 1897, Piedmont University is a private, comprehensive liberal arts institution offering a personalized higher education experience focused on student success, academic achievement, and professional development. Offering a variety of career-oriented majors in the arts and sciences, business, education, and nursing, Piedmont’s supportive learning environment is defined by small class sizes, with a 12:1 ratio, that allow students to create meaningful relationships with their professors, classmates, and the campus community. Piedmont’s idyllic, 390-acre residential campus is nestled in the foothills of the north Georgia mountains, with a satellite campus situated in the heart of downtown Athens. For more, please visit www.piedmont.edu, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter/X.