Choral Abstractions

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CHORAL ABSTRACTIONS 
American University Chamber Singers
Daniel Abraham, director
Department of Performing Arts
Tickets: Free for AU students with ID, $10 for alumni, staff, faculty, children, and senior citizens (55 and older), $15 general public.

By its very nature, though text, choral music is not often abstract. Frequently, however, contemporary composers have taken a more abstract approach by creating music without word, by adopting vocal devices, or even creating open approaches to shape and form that provide greater parallels to visual art. Join us for an inspiring earful of innovative approaches to choral sound in conjunction with the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center’s exhibition of large abstract works by DC artist Steven Cushner, this program with commentary will be a delight for the eyes, ears, and mind.