Down in the Valley: American Choral Gems May 7, 2011

Saturday May 7, 8:00pm Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre in the Michigan League, 911 N. University, Ann Arbor. Vocal Arts Ensemble of Ann Arbor: "Down in the Valley: American choral gems." Benjamin Cohen leads this local 26-voice chamber choir in a celebration of American composers and musical themes. Highlights include Kurt Weill's one-act folk opera "Down in the Valley" with guest artists People Dancing; "Three Sacred Moments," a world premiere piece for cello and choir by Dwayne Milburn (dedicated to the late Kamilah Neighbors, former VAE singer) -- as well as works by U of M's Paul Rardin, Anton Dvorak and a guest appearance by the Greenhills High School Choir on Aaron Copland's "The Promise of Living". $20 regular, $15 seniors (65 years & older), $10 for students. Advance tickets and information: www.vocalartsannarbor.org or (734) 665-7823

Official Website: http://www.vocalartsannarbor.org