By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – John Petzet knew he had big shoes to fill. The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s new director of choral activities was replacing David Bauer, a highly respected vocal music instructor who held the position for 35 years before retiring last May. Petzet, a Tulsa, Oklahoma, native with 18 years of experience at the postsecondary level, was up for the challenge. UNK’s vocal music program hasn’t missed a beat since he took … [Read more...] about John Petzet focused on promoting, growing UNK vocal music program
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PHOTO GALLERY: UNK choirs celebrate holiday season
University of Nebraska at Kearney choir members celebrated the holiday season last weekend with a pair of performances. On Friday, the Choraleers shared the stage with Christian music icon Sandi Patty during her “Christmas in Kearney” concert at the Merryman Performing Arts Center. The Choraleers sang backup vocals for the five-time Grammy Award winner during “Wonderful Child” and “O Holy Night.” On Sunday, the Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus, Collegium and Choraleers … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: UNK choirs celebrate holiday season
UNK Choraleers performing Friday with Christian music icon Sandi Patty
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney students will share the stage with a Christian music legend while celebrating the holiday season. Members of the Choraleers were invited to sing backup vocals for gospel icon Sandi Patty during her “Christmas in Kearney” concert 7 p.m. Friday at the Merryman Performing Arts Center, 225 W. 22nd St., in Kearney. The UNK choir will perform “Wonderful Child” and “O Holy Night” with Patty, a five-time Grammy Award winner and 2004 … [Read more...] about UNK Choraleers performing Friday with Christian music icon Sandi Patty
