F. Ludwig Diehn School of MusicConcert Choir
Concert Choir
The Old Dominion University Concert Choir consists of 60 to 75 auditioned singers at the graduate and undergraduate level. The majority of the singers are music majors; however, multiple disciplines are represented among the choir, including engineering, education, medical sciences and graphic arts.
The ODU Concert Choir has performed extensively throughout the region, including performances at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., and St. Patrick's Cathedral, Avery Fisher Hall and Carnegie Hall in New York City. The ensemble's international performances are numerous, including a tour of Scotland, singing concerts at the historic St. Columba Abbey of Iona and St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, and a featured performance at the European Music Educators Association Conference in Italy. The Concert Choir recorded an award-winning double album in Tokyo, Japan with the JASDF Wind Ensemble.
The choir has premiered works by Adolphus Hailstork, Daniel Pinkham, John Dayve and Steven Melillo. In addition, they have premiered the works of seven living composers at the College Music Society National Conference, and are regular performers at the Virginia Music Educators Association Conferences. Dr. Nancy K. Klein has directed the University Concert Choir since 1986.
Recent Major Works Performed
Requiem, W.A. Mozart
Polovetsian Dances, Borodin
Schicksalslied, Johannes Brahms
Lux Aeterna, Morten Lauredsin
Requiem, Gabriel Faure
Te Deum, Anton Bruckner
Magnificat in D, J.S. Bach
Vesperae Solennes de confessore, KV 339, W. A. Mozart
Messiah, G.F. Handel
Song of Democracy, Howard Hanson
Requiem, Durufle
Les Miserables, concert version
Carmina Burana, Carl Orff
Mozart Requiem: ODU Concert Choir, Symphony Orchestra & Voice Faculty
The Old Dominion University Concert Choir and Symphony Orchestra presented the Mozart Requiem, in tribute to Dr. Lee Teply, on Sunday, November 16 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Norfolk, VA. The performance featured F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music Voice faculty Agnes Fuller Mobley-Wynne, Soprano, Kelly Montgomery, Alto, Brian Nedvin, Tenor, along with area vocalist Gregory Gardner, Bass. The ODU Symphony Orchestra is directed by Paul S. Kim. This performance was conducted by Nancy K. Klein. See the photos, below.
