The concert also features a new a cappella group called the Humboldt Tones that starts off the second half with four songs, including “Discipline” by Bobby McFerrin, and Kerry Marsh’s musical version of an e.e. cummings poem, “Love Is More Thicker Than Forget.”
Then the Mad River Transit Singers perform songs from the 1940s, including “Knock Me A Kiss” and “All the Cats Join In.” The Beatles tunes are “Norwegian Wood” arranged by MRT and Madrigal Singers’ director Harley Muilenberg, and the lush harmonies of “Because” from the Abbey Road album.
Two senior music majors, James Gadd and Daniela Godinez, each conduct a movement from Cecelia McDowall’s “A Fancy of Folksongs.” MRT is accompanied by the rhythm section of Joseph Welnick and John Chernoff on piano, Steven Workman on bass and Dylan Williams on drums.
The evening begins with the Madrigal Singers, performing works by John Dowland, Emma Lou Diemer and Orlando di Lasso, as well as anonymous Renaissance love and drinking songs.
Tickets are $7/$3 seniors & children by calling 826-3928 or at the door. Fore more information, visit hsumusic.blogspot.com. Directed by Harley Muilenberg, produced by the HSU Music Department.