Archive - UA Little Rock Choral Program 2004 - 2019

04/28/2018

An anonymous donor has generously purchased two sets of 2 tickets to be given away for tonight's performance of Mendelssohn's Elijah! If you or someone you know would like to claim these tickets and attend, please comment below before 6 p.m.! We are performing this concert in a gorgeous small sanctuary, and we expect to sell out. Hurry and grab these tickets before they are gone!

04/24/2018

This Saturday, join us at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Little Rock for Mendelssohn's Elijah! UCA's Dr. Robert Holden will sing the part of Elijah. UA Little Rock faculty, staff, and students are eligible for 1 free ticket with ID. This concert will sell out, so get your tickets today at ualr.tix.com!

12/18/2017

Since graduating last year, Kelly Singer has gone from singing in all three UA Little Rock choirs to the bright lights of New York City and graduate school at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music. Tonight she returns Little Rock to present a Christmas benefit concert at 7 p.m. at Second Presbyterian Church in collaboration with violinist Andrew Irvin and pianist Julie Cheek. The public is welcome and admission is free!

Soprano Kelly Singer, violinist Andrew Irvin, and pianist Julie Cheeks perform tonight (Monday) at 7 pm at Second Presbyterian Church, Little Rock! Come out to support this terrific trio as they put their own special spin on the music of the season. Admission is free; donations at this event will support Kelly Singer as she pursues her graduate education at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music in New York City!

12/17/2017

UA Little Rock voice students Hannah Blacklaw (soprano), Daniel Morris (baritone), and Kyra Hatley (soprano) were featured as soloists at last night's Praeclara Ringers "Holiday Bells" concert. Congratulations to all three on their excellent performances!

12/15/2017

From Dr. Keating:

This coming Monday, December 18th, at 7:00 pm UA Little Rock Community Chorus and Concert Choir Alumna, Kelly Singer returns to Little Rock for a special Christmas concert hosted by Second Presbyterian Church. We would love to see you there! Kelly will be performing with her dear friends, A*O violinist Andrew Irvin and internationally renowned pianist Julie Cheek.

There is no entrance fee for this concert, but there will be an opportunity for audience members to donate towards the evening. These donations will be put toward the Ms. Singer’s next semester of graduate school at the Manhattan School of Music in New York. As many of you know, the true cost of living in NYC, auditioning, and attending graduate school is far more than the level of scholarship support offered by a small arts institution. It is our hope that we can help support Kelly as she continues developing the artistry and career that, in many ways, started and was nurtured by the UA Little Rock Concert and Community Choruses.

I hope you will join Kelly and friends for an evening of beautiful Christmas music and support one of our “very own” as Ms. Singer follows in the footsteps of other UA Little Rock musicians and artists. We are so lucky to have the opportunity to foster artists that not only go on to become incredible, professional performers the world over, but always come home to us to share those gifts in return.

All my best,

Dr. Bevan Keating

11/18/2017

Luke Angelo performs Saturday, Nov. 18 as the baritone soloist in John Rutter's "Mass of the Children." Luke studied voice at UA Little Rock from 2008 - 2013. He is now a professional vocalist with the Praeclara Vocal Company, singing a wide variety of oratorio and musical theater roles. Come hear him at 7:30 p.m. at Second Presbyterian Church in west Little Rock! (Photography by Kelly Hicks.)

11/15/2017

The UA Little Rock Community Chorus, the choirs of Second Presbyterian Church, and the Praeclara Vocal Company have a long history of collaborative concerts. Join us at Second Pres this Saturday as we team up again for a spectacular presentation of John Rutter's Mass of the Children! Tickets available at the door, or reserve them in advance at praeclara.org!

11/12/2017

Our big fall concert is this Sat., Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Second Presbyterian Church (600 Pleasant Valley Dr.) UA Little Rock students and employees get 1 free ticket with ID! Join us for a 21st century choral masterwork that showcases spectacular layers of sound from the adult choir, children's choir, and the baritone and soprano soloists, all with orchestral accompaniment. Get info and tickets -- http://ualr.edu/music/home/ensembles/community-chorus/!

10/27/2017

Best wishes to our friends at Praeclara on their production of "Annie" at Wildwood Park for the Arts this weekend. It's a toe-tapping, feel-good show guaranteed to brighten your day! Lots of our talented alumni are performing: Brianna East, Satia Spencer, Matthew K. Tatuś, Luke Angelo, Kevin Ezell, Ethan D Ezell, Shea Williamson, Melanie Hanna, LaLeata May Westbrook, Rachel Elizabeth Kamphausen, and Kira Stuckey Keating!

04/23/2017

Our big spring concert is coming up this Saturday! UA Little Rock students, faculty, and staff are eligible for 1 free ticket with ID; additional tickets $20. To reserve your free ticket, contact Dr. Karen Kuralt at [email protected] or 501.569.8334. You can also purchase tickets online at praeclara.org! The general public is welcome and invited to attend.