10th Summer Festival Chorus

Concert Will Be On August 9

FAIRFIELD — The popular Summer Festival Chorus of Fairfield University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, under the direction of Carole Ann Maxwell, will celebrate its tenth anniversary on Saturday, August 9, with a concert of favorites and the premier of a new composition by the jazz pianist and composer Joe Utterback, PhD. The concert will begin at 7:30 pm.

This year’s program features Dr Utterback’s “The Music Makers,” which was commissioned especially for the event, accompanied by brass and percussion ensemble. In addition, the eclectic performance will include Schutz’s Psalm 100, a jazz arrangement of Gershwin’s “Summertime,” portions of Schubert’s Magnificat, the spiritual “Ain-a That Good News” and choral favorite “Danny Boy.” An accompanying slide show will offer photos of past concerts by the tenth anniversary committee.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for senior citizens and children. For tickets, call the Quick Concert box office at 203-254-4010 or 877-ARTS-396. For more information visit www.QuickCenter.com.