The University of Hawai`i at Hilo’s Kapili Choir and University Chorus join the Hilo Community Chorus, to present We Sing the Spring, on Sunday, May 6 at 2 pm in the UH Hilo Performing Arts Center (click link to see concert location in Google Maps).

The first half of the concert features a performance of renowned choral composer John Rutter’s composition, “Requiem.” The seven-movement work builds on traditional Catholic and Anglican liturgy for a service of mourning, while incorporating more contemporary idioms including the blues.

The second half showcases each of the choirs in their own set of songs, with styles ranging from the Baroque to popular melodies of Hawai’i, including selections arranged by island musicians Michael Springer and Rodney Wong.

We Sing the Spring is conducted jointly by Amy Horst and Tom McAlexander and accompanied by Walter Greenwood on piano. Featured performers include Performing Arts major Adrianna Zablan as soprano soloist, Kamehameha Schools teacher and composer Herb Mahelona on cello and local musician Merry Kay Kiyan on oboe.

Tickets are $10 General, $7 Discount and $5 UH Hilo/Hawaiʻi CC students(with a valid student ID) and children, up to age 17.  Tickets are available by calling the UH Hilo Box Office at 932-7490, Tuesday – Friday, 10 am – 2 pm, or ordering online at artscenter.uhh.hawaii.edu.