Nova Singers, led by award-winning conductor Dr. Laura L. Lane, is celebrating its 28th season of bringing the finest choral music to audiences in Galesburg and the Quad Cities. This season includes some wonderful extras, in addition to the superb 20-voice ensemble that the region has come to know and love. Nova opens the season on October 12th and 13th with We Sing Life!, a unique and uplifting program that celebrates the strength of the human spirit. A Nova Christmas in December includes holiday selections that will surprise and delight you. In February's Music of the Deep North, we bring you folk songs from Sweden, Finland and Latvia, Mäntyjärvi's extraordinary Canticum, and a piece about the northern lights! The season concludes in April with American Genius; Carolyn Suda, cello, and Ian Moschenross, piano, join us for an exploration of exciting and unusual music by Eric Whitacre, Jonathan Dove and more.
The full schedule of performances is as follows:
We Sing Life!
Saturday, October 12, 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, Moline
Sunday, October 13, 4:00 p.m., Kresge Hall, Knox College, Galesburg
A Nova Christmas
Friday, December 20, 7:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, Galesburg
Saturday, December 21, 7:30 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport
Music of the Deep North
Friday, February 22, 7:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, Galesburg
Sunday, February 23, 4:00 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport
American Genius, featuring Carolyn Suda, cello, and Ian Moschenross, piano
Friday, April 4, 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, Moline
Sunday, April 6, 4:00 p.m., Kresge Hall, Knox College, Galesburg
SEASON TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW - $60 for adults, $50 for seniors.
Subscribers to Nova's 2013-2014 Season receive four concerts at an excellent discount.
Individual concert tickets available at the door. Adults $18, Seniors (65+) $15, Students Free.
Nova Singers, a professional vocal ensemble under the direction of Dr. Laura Lane, hope to share this fantastic listening experience with you. Nova Singers is known for bringing a wide variety of choral music to its audiences, and for the spirit and charm the singers impart to their music. Dr. Lane has been serving the greater Galesburg and Quad-Cities communities for over twenty-five years, bringing her passion for music and expressive singing to audiences and singers alike.
For more information, call Nova Singers at 309-341-7038 or e-mail nova@knox.edu. Information is also available at www.novasingers.com. Nova Singers' 28th season is partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.
