Alysia Murphy Participating in McMurry Chanters Choral Ensemble for 2011-2012

2011 Oct 26

Alysia Murphy, a Freshman Early Childhood Education major from Granbury, TX is a member of the McMurry University Chanters choral ensemble for the 2011-2012 academic year.

McMurry Chanters is the primary touring choir of the McMurry University music department. They are selected by competitive audition, and the ensemble performs a wide variety of music with an emphasis on traditional a cappella literature.

McMurry Sounds is a small select, auditioned ensemble that performs repertoire which ranges from madrigals to vocal jazz. This ensemble also tours with Chanters.

The Chanters are currently preparing for a concert on Dec. 8th at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest in Abilene, Texas. The group will travel to Colorado in April and participate in musical Collage Concert in the spring in Abilene.

The McMurry Sounds features Stephanie Van Noord, Kalyn Cunningham, LeVaughn Friar and James McDonald. They will be performing for two programs in November. On Nov. 10th they will present music during the Youth Appreciation program presented by the Odd Fellows of Abilene. On Saturday, Nov. 12th Sounds will be performing for an important Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra fund raiser to be held in the Fairway Oaks neighborhood.

For more information regarding the McMurry Chanters and McMurry Sounds, or to schedule an audition, please contact:

Dr. David Wallis, Director of Choral Activities, Box 698 McMurry Station, Abilene, TX 79697; Phone: (325) 793-4947, wallis.david@mcm.edu

McMurry University is committed to providing opportunities and experiences to ensure that every McMurry student achieves their maximum potential-in their careers, their personal relationships, and in their roles as moral citizens and contributing members of society.