Azzati, Women's Chorus take on varied repertoire this season

The sounds of angels, delicate harmonies float through the air…

Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce you to the Moravian College Women’s Chorus.

The Women’s Chorus is made up of many music majors, but many are just in it for the fun. Tying it all together though is the director, Eduardo Azzati, who is also a vocal instructor for the music department.

The Women’s Chorus has done a variety of music, from old Moravian hymns, to show tunes, to carols and Vivaldi.

This semester’s music is especially varied, with the styles going from medieval chants to 20th century spirituals.

One of the pieces is a medieval song which pilgrims would sing on their way to the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela. This is a very famous pilgrimage site in Galicia, Spain. It's known for the route that pilgrims follow, which is known as the "Way of St. James," that goes across northern Spain. People still follow the route today to get to the majestic city of Santiago de Compostela

Now this is fascinating stuff! No standard classical pieces here. Azzati likes to choose pieces that are fun to sing and different, and he’s definitely done that this time.

Tuesday’s rehearsal went well, as we went over “Over the Rainbow”, “Dixit Dominus”, and “Let Me Fly”. With the girls’ effort and Azzati’s guidance, the ensemble is always a joy to hear.

Rehearsals are every Tuesday night, from seven till nine, and we work diligently at every one!

And with the Fall concert and Vespers preview concert in November, and Vespers in December, you all will have plenty of opportunities to come see us perform!