Spring Concert Series | Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (ELCA) Manchester MO

Thursday—April 29th—7:30 PM WARTBURG COLLEGE CHOIR CONCERT Premiere 80 voice a cappella choir From Waverly, Iowa
The internationally acclaimed Wartburg Choir is an ensemble of great tradition and distinction. For nearly three-quarters of a century, the choir has continued to develop a reputation for a cappella choral excellence. The ensemble has received critical international acclaim for its versatility, performing some of the most challenging pieces ever written for choral ensembles. The choir frequently premieres original works by composers around the globe. Choir members are selected by audition and represent nearly all academic disciplines on campus. The choir tours every year and internationally every three years.
Monday—May 10th—7:30 PM WALDORF COLLEGE WIND SYMPHONY CONCERT 45 piece collegiate band From Forest City, Iowa
The Waldorf Wind Symphony, originally established as the Waldorf Band after the end of World War II, has won a reputation for excellence, especially in recent years. The Wind Symphony performs literature typical of top collegiate wind groups, from British band classics to the works of newer American, African and Asian composers. The Wind Symphony tours regularly both domestically and internationally, most recently in 2007 to Germany and Austria.