Jazz Choir performs spring concert at Neutral Grounds

Concordia University, Nebraska’s Vocal Jazz Choir is set to perform their annual spring concert Sunday, March 24 at 7 p.m. at Neutral Grounds located on Seward’s downtown square.

“We’re excited to bring our jazz and pop-influenced vocal arrangements to the town square,” said Dr. Kurt E. von Kampen, director of the group. “This is the second time the choir has performed a full concert in downtown Seward, and we’re hopeful that the community will come out and support the choir in the relaxed atmosphere of Neutral Grounds.”

The program includes pieces such as Jerome Kern’s famous ballad “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes,” the Toto classic “Rosanna,” several Broadway musical numbers including “The Song of Purple Summer” from Spring Awakening and “Singin’ in the Rain” from the musical of the same name, and other well-known hits spanning nearly eight decades.  

Members of the Vocal Jazz Choir include (in alphabetical order by state, city, last name):

Jacob Roggow, senior, Cottage Hills, Ill., bass

Alex Kaldahl, junior, Spencer, Iowa, bass

Austin Theriot, senior, Lake Charles, La., bass

Sarah Mueller, senior, Hemlock, Mich., alto

Brooke Ann Duerr, freshman, Warren, Mich., alto

Zachary Mueller, freshman, Frankenmuth, Minn., tenor

Vanessa Marsh, senior, Concordia, Mo., soprano

Megan Kroeker, sophomore, Henderson, Neb., soprano

Shanda Fujan, sophomore, Oakland, Neb., soprano

Avery Kesar, junior, Omaha, Neb., bass

Christian Watters, sophomore, Panama, Neb., tenor

Noah Freeman, sophomore, Bend, Ore., tenor

Nicholle Harstad, freshman, Norfolk, Neb., alto