Briar Cliff presents “This is Why We Sing,” a fall choral concert

October 4, 2021

Briar Cliff University’s Department of Music will present “This is Why We Sing,” a fall choral concert, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at the Chapel of Our Lady of Grace on campus. 

This year’s performance will feature “Sing for Joy!” a choir comprised of homeschool students from the Siouxland area under the direction of Dr. Brian Cook, the Briar Cliff University Singers, and the South Sioux City High School Chamber Choir.  

Concertgoers will hear works including Roger Emerson's "Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel," Troy Robertson's "In Meeting We are Blessed," Elaine Hagenberg's "You Do Not Walk Alone," and Greg Gilpin's "Why We Sing."

“We are thrilled to introduce the new ‘Sing for Joy!’ homeschool choir,” said Dr. Brian Cook, Director of Choral Activities at Briar Cliff. “This concert really will emphasize why we sing and feature various choirs, all coming together to celebrate making music.” 

This performance is free and open to the public. 

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