BOONE—Join the Appalachian Treble Choir Nov. 18 for an 8 p.m. performance in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall at Appalachian State University. Admission is free. The choir is directed by Dr. Priscilla Porterfield. Jonathan Asbell is the accompanist.

The program features classical works based on Biblical themes and secular compositions focusing on themes related to Christmas.

First on the program is “God is My Shepherd” based on Psalm 23 from Dvorak’s collection “Biblical Songs.” Other compositions include the spiritual “Lily of the Valley” arranged by Moses Hogan, “Pie Jesu” by Charles Collins and “Ave Maria” by David Reznick.

Soprano Bree Jordan is the soloist for Jean-Baptiste Lully’s “Les Naïades” and “Tundra” by “Ola Gjeilo.

A string quartet comprised of violinists Tess Angel and Jun Ruan, violist Miranda Mahanes and cellist Caitlin Lyday will perform the first movement from Haydn’s “String Quartet Op. 76, No. 4.”

The choir also will perform “Mary, Did You Know?” by Mark Lowry, “Christmas Was Meant For Children” by Gordon Goodman and “Carol of the Bells” by Mykola Leontovich and Peter Wilhousky.

About Appalachian State University

As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, affordable education for all. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.

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