Angels is the theme of this year’s Salina Chorale Christmas concert.
The Salina Chorale, under the direction of William Tuzicka and accompanied by Sue Will, is scheduled to present Carols of Christmas 2018 at 4 p.m. December 2 in Sacred Heart Cathedral, 118 N. Ninth. The live sound of the chorus in this high ceiling setting rivals that of the big cathedrals of Europe.
Adult tickets are $8, and students/children through high school are admitted at no charge. Tickets are available from Salina Chorale members through November 26, and thereafter at the door.
The theme the director has chosen for this concert is Angels, those heralding messengers from heaven. Songs include Angels Among Us, Angels’ Carol by John Rutter, Angels Watching Over Me, The Angel Gabriel From Heaven Came, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Listen, Children, Hear the Angels Sing, and Hear the Angels Singing.
Other selections include Celtic Christmas Blessing, Glory to God (from Handel’s Messiah), Hosanna, Monotone Angel, Noel: Christmas Eve, 1913, the director’s annual favorite The Wassail Song, and a number of well-known carols in the medley A Rhapsody of Christmas.
ABOUT THE SALINA CHORALE
The Salina Chorale is a community chorus made up of voices of all ages dedicated to the promotion of choral music, and it is open to all who are enjoy ensemble singing. This organized group of talented singers from the greater Salina community is under the direction of William Tuzicka. The chorale is an outgrowth of the Salina Community Chorus, which was begun in 1961 under the direction of John Sample. The group was reorganized as the Salina Chorale in January 1979.
THE DIRECTOR
William “Bill” Tuzicka is in his seventh year as conductor and music director of the Salina Chorale. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree from Bethany College and Master of Music Education degree from Wichita State University. Tuzicka taught choral music at Southeast of Saline Junior/Senior High School for 37 years. He now serves as the technical director and director of operations for the Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts in downtown Salina.
OUR ACCOMPANIST
Sue Will has accompanied the Salina Chorale since January 2016. With a Piano Performance degree from Bethany College, she accompanies multiple groups in the area, including Sunrise Presbyterian Church, Bethany College, Central High School, and other schools of USD 305, and Sacred Heart Junior High school.