Nebraska Wesleyan University Choir Tour Home Concert with Lincoln Southwest High School Chamber Choir

The Nebraska Wesleyan University Choir and Jazz Choir culminate their 2023-24 season with a concert tour entitled “Lead Us On to the Light” that will feature the chamber choir from Lincoln Southwest High School. Inspired by a phrase from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s favorite hymn (“...lead me on to the light”), this eclectic and illuminating program features music by Rosephanye Powell, Moses Hogan, Maurice Duruflé, Tomás de Torrejón y Velasco, and Dolly Parton. Tom Trenney’s arrangement of “We Shall Overcome” and U2’s haunting “MLK” are sure to be highlights of this powerful program.

Having recently performed at Carnegie Hall, the 65-voice Nebraska Wesleyan University Choir has been named a finalist in the American Prize for Collegiate Choirs. Nationally celebrated concert pianist, organist, and composer Anne Wilson will serve as accompanist for the tour performances.

“Though music may not have the power to cure us, we believe that singing from the heart can bring healing,” said NWU’s Conductor of Choirs, Tom Trenney. “We experience this often in our choir. There are days when we may not be feeling joy, but we get to sing a song together that reminds us what joy feels like, and that can make a big difference in opening us to a glimpse of light to carry into the day.”

Join us for this free concert at First-Plymouth or stream at www.firstplymouth.org