Haller Bach Days Concert No. 6: Our American Journey - A Journey Through American Music History

The concert No. 6 of the Haller Bach Days, titled "Our American Journey – A Journey Through American Music History," presents a multifaceted program that highlights the development of American choral music. The renowned vocal ensemble Chanticleer from San Francisco, under the direction of music director Tim Keeler, will guide the audience through a repertoire that ranges from Black gospel quartets and shape-note singing to barbershop quartets and vocal jazz, as well as arrangements of traditional bluegrass melodies and folk songs such as "Calling My Children Home" and "Shenandoah." Modern classics like "Somebody to Love" by Queen and "Home" from "The Wiz" complement the program. A special highlight is a commissioned work by composer Trevor Weston, which explores the connection between traditional American hymn music and African American spirituals. Chanticleer, known for its exceptional vocal precision and stylistic expressiveness, has been praised by the Boston Globe as "breathtaking in intonation, sound balance, richness of color, and stylistic sovereignty." Since its founding in 1978, the ensemble has gained worldwide recognition and received numerous awards. This concert promises to be an impressive musical experience that powerfully showcases the diversity and depth of American choral music.