The University of Findlay Concert-Chorale, under the baton of Micheal F. Anders, Ph.D., professor of music, will present “When Icicles Hang: Choral Music of John Rutter” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, in Winebrenner Theological Seminary.  

Tickets are free and are available at the UF Box Office. Call 419-434-5335.  Tickets also will be available at the door.

The concert will feature two major works, written by prominent British composer John Rutter, for chorus and orchestra: “Magnificat” and “When Icicles Hang.” Both works are seasonal for the upcoming Christmas celebration.

“Magnificat” was composed in 1990 and is a setting of the Biblical narrative of Mary’s adoration of God upon learning she is to have a son. The liturgical Latin text is set to festive music for chorus and orchestra and features two soprano soloists: senior education major Nicole Ickes, and senior communication and public relations major Holly Butler.

“When Icicles Hang” was composed in 1975 and is a collection of six pieces for chorus and small orchestra set to winter texts by Renaissance British poets, including William Shakespeare, Thomas Campion and others. The piece features tenor soloist Kirt Schnipke, a senior physical therapy major.

The UF Concert-Chorale is composed of 50 singers and will be accompanied by a 34-piece orchestra. Sharon Vass is the accompanist for the chorale.