First Show Choir initiated at Marian

by Bradley Levi

Fall 2012 will be the inaugural semester for Marian University’s Show Choir. Professor Libby Hearn will direct this ensemble.

"The Show Choir’s main goal for its first year is to establish an expectation and tradition of musical excellence,” said Hearn. “A secondary goal is for the choir to make a name for itself in not only the music community at Marian but throughout the city and state.”


Professor Hearn says they will perform a concert tour in the spring, hoping to recruit students to join the show choir at Marian University. The choir will also perform for various events throughout the community.

“Show Choir has been called the, ‘marching band of the choir world.’ This means that it requires quite a bit of commitment but the rewards are worth the time,” said Hearn.

The show choir will meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:00 to 12:30p.m. in the Steffen Music Center. The 2013 spring show will consist of rock, Broadway, pop, and soul music.

The Marian University Show Choir is one of four choral organizations in the Music Department, including Chamber Singers, Chorale, and Sacred Choir. The show choir will consist of approximately twenty-four singers.

“The ensemble operates in a spirit of sharing the gift of music, and believes in the never ending pursuit of musical excellence,” said Hearn.

The Show Choir prepares future performers for a career in music, provides instruction as well as inspiration to those who want teach music. It also creates an encouraging environment for those who wish to express themselves through quality vocal music and choreography.

“The ensemble will consider itself the musical ambassadors of Marian University. In addition, the choir will produce two major shows each year in the fall and spring, and will travel on an annual spring recruiting tour,” said Hearn.