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SCC Vocal Ensemble to perform at Laurel County Public Library Dec. 11
The Somerset Community College Vocal Ensemble will be performing a special arrangement of Christmas Music at the Laurel County Public Library on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free.
SCC’s award winning Vocal Ensemble will be performing a cappella choral music including two English carols from the Dickens’ era titled Past Three A Clock and Ding Dong Merrily on High. Also being performed by Vocal Ensemble is one of the most gorgeous choral pieces to come out of the Renaissance, Thomas Luis de Victoria’s Christmas motet, O Magnum Mysterium (O Great Mystery).
“In this style of music, every choral part is a melody. Amazingly, though, all the different melodic lines fit together harmonically. With its flowing lines, one can almost see the beautiful architecture and stained glass windows of the large cathedrals it was originally performed in,” said Bob Hekel, the SCC Music Director.
The SCC Vocal Ensemble traveled to Verona, Italy, in March of 2008 and competed in the Days of International Choir Music Festival. The SCC group brought home a Bronze Medal (Third Place Award) for their performance.
“We cordially invite you to be a part of this special evening of holiday music,” Hekel said.
Somerset Community College is a comprehensive two-year institution of higher education. SCC has campuses in Somerset and London, centers in Clinton, McCreary, Casey and Russell Counties. The website is www.somerset.kctcs.edu. Call for admission and registration information toll free at 1-877-629-9722.
KCTCS serves the Commonwealth through 16 community and technical college districts that form a seamless system of 62 campuses open or under construction. KCTCS colleges change lives by providing accessible and affordable education and training through academic and technical associate degrees; diploma and certificate programs in occupational fields; pre-baccalaureate education; adult, continuing and developmental education; customized training for business and industry; and distance learning. For more information, visit www.kctcs.edu.
