SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO AM) In celebration of 100 years of choral music at the University of Sioux Falls, the USF Choir is planning a special tour to Washington, D.C., and New York City, Mrch 13-18.
The trip recreates USF's 1982 choir tour which marked the 100th anniversary of the school.
“Over the last 100 years, music has profoundly impacted this campus community,” said Dr. David DeHoogh-Kliewer, Director of Choral Activities. “Whether we are sorting furniture donations for people experiencing poverty in the D.C. area or performing Lenten motets in the Cathedral of St. Patrick, our goal is to bring glory to God. It’s a goal that has been consistent for over 100 years of choral music at the University of Sioux Falls.”
The USF Concert Chorale’s 2017 spring tour includes:
- · Service at A Wider Circle in Washington, D.C., and The Food Bank For New York City.
- · Visiting historical landmarks including the U.S. Capitol and The Smithsonian Institution Museums in Washington, D.C.
- · Visiting the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Central Park, Statue of Liberty National Monument, the National September 11Memorial & Museum, Times Square and Rockefeller Center in New York City and take in a Broadway performance.
- · Perform at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City on St. Patrick’s Day.
- · A home concert at St. Joseph Cathedral in Sioux Falls at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 25.
The home concert at St. Joseph Cathedral in Sioux Falls is a special honor, according to Dr. DeHoogh-Kliewer, because the church is highly selective in the quality of its performers. The St. Joseph Cathedral performance is free and open to the public.
In the past 10 years, USF choirs have sung in over 250 high schools and churches from California to central Europe.