Miles College choir to perform at Carnegie Hall

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Birmingham, Alabama, HBCU, Miles College
(Bham Now)

This Saturday, April 13, the choir of Miles College will take the stage at iconic Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Miles College’s choir will be participating in the New England Symphonic Ensemble, featuring a variety of decorated musicians from around the country.

From Birmingham to New York City

From George Gershwin and Tchiakovsky to Billie Holiday and Judy Garland, Carnegie Hall is known for its honor roll of iconic performers. The venue is without a doubt the most prestigious place to perform as a musician.

Conducted by Miles College music coordinator Dr. Megan Rudolph, the choir will present a major work featuring over 200 voices and an orchestra of 40 professional musicians.

Professor Valerie R. Harris, Coordinator of Choral Music at Miles College, will also lend her expertise as the rehearsal accompanist.

Over 200 voices + 40 professional musicians

The program includes renditions of:

  • Dan Forrest’s LUX: The Dawn from On High
  • Schubert’s Mass No. 2 in G Major, D. 167
  • Karl Jenkins’ Gloria
  • Mozart’s Mass In C Major, K. 317, Coronation

This performance marks a significant milestone for Miles College’s choir, showcasing its musical excellence and artistic achievement.

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Grace Howard
Grace Howard
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