Grande Chorale to perform Disney Dazzle

RIO GRANDE, Ohio – The University of Rio Grande’s Grande Chorale promises a Disney Dazzle with its annual fall concert at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4 at the Berry Fine & Performing Arts Center.

The concert is free and open to the public. As Rio Grande’s premiere musical chorus, the Grande Chorale performs throughout the year on campus, in the community and throughout the region.

“The Grande Chorale is always a fantastic group to hear perform,” chorale director Sarin Williams said. “Concerts are enjoyable, educational experiences for Rio students, faculty, staff and area community members alike. Expect to leave this concert humming a tune, and with a happy state of mind.”

The performance will include notable Disney tunes from recent blockbusters like Frozen, as well as the classics. Songs will include: “Let it Go,” “When You Wish Upon a Star,” “Supercalifragalisticexpialidocious,” “Under the Sea,” “A Whole New World,” “It’s a Small World” and more.

The Grande Chorale consists of 13 student vocalists – Rachel Ditmer (soprano), Kyle Fannin (tenor), Aryn Gritter (soprano), Jeff James (bass), Jordan Lombardo (bass), Chloe Nared (alto), Matthew Rinehart (tenor), Kristen Saber (alto), Kayla Trace (alto), Allyson Waddell (mezzo-soprano), Patrick Williams (tenor), Brooke Wolni (mezzo-soprano) and Brandi Yerian (soprano). Pianist Barb White will accompany the Grande Chorale, with John Polcyn the sound technician.

“I’ve grown up on Disney music,” said Gritter, a senior Music Comprehensive major at Rio Grande, “so to have the opportunity to perform it in Grande Chorale has been an amazing experience.”