WAUKESHA – The University of Wisconsin-Waukesha chorus and string ensemble, directed by associate lecturer in music Brian McLinden, will present a concert, “Ready for the Spring,” on Friday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre located in the Fine Arts Center on campus at 1500 N. University Dr., Waukesha. Admission is free and the public is welcome.

The program features Madrigals, part songs, and love songs by composers such as Thomas Morley, Stephen Foster, and Brahms and text by classic greats, including Robert Burns and William Shakespeare.

Singers include:

Burlington: Reid Michael Schneider, tenor

Delafield: Cody Kreidler, tenor; Julie Redell, soprano

Dousman: Daniel Trad, bass

Hartland: Jonathan Eleyet, bass; Jordan Leach, tenor

Merton:  Alyssa Weinfurt, alto

Mukwonago: Mary Kate Rohan and Amanda Winkler, sopranos

Muskego: Joe Boeck, tenor; Victoria Hench, soprano

New Berlin: Erin Holly, soprano

Oconomowoc: Jenn Krueger, soprano

Pewaukee: Cassandra Heckenkamp, soprano

Waukesha: Ryan Fletcher, bass; Katie Llanas and Alicia Povlich, altos; Cori  Montesanto and Sara Ross, sopranos

West Allis: Danielle Mattson, soprano

Carol Kennedy, Milwaukee, will accompany on the piano.

Performing with the string ensemble are violinists Melissa Freson and Amanda Winkler, Mukwonago, and Valerie Ray, Waukesha.

UW-Waukesha has the largest enrollment among the 13 freshman-sophomore University of Wisconsin Colleges campuses, offering associate of arts & science degrees and the best start on a college degree and unlimited career opportunities. For information about programs, admission or financial aid, contact the Student Services office at 888-2UW-WAUK (888-289-9285) or visit the Web at waukesha.uwc.edu.

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