UCF in Concert: A Journey of Voice & Soul

Next date: Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM

Experience an evening of extraordinary choral music as musicians from across UCF take the stage. This performance brings together over a hundred voices and the power of a live wind ensemble for a two-part musical journey—traveling from the majestic traditions of the English cathedral to the heart-pounding rhythms of American Gospel.

Part I: The Grand Opening – Rutter’s Mass of the Children. This masterful work is celebrated for its soaring melodies and rich, symphonic textures, offering a vibrant and uplifting start to the evening that highlights the beauty of intergenerational harmony.

Part II: The Spirit of Heritage – Light, Love, and Gospel. Following intermission, the energy shifts as the University Singers and Chamber Choir, led by Dr. Jeffery Redding, present a program of profound depth and celebration. The second half explores the brilliant "light" of modern choral music before transitioning into a powerful tribute to heritage and hope:

Contemporary Classics: The ethereal, shimmering sounds of Eric Whitacre’s Water Night and movements from Elaine Hagenberg’s Illuminare.

Romantic Mastery: Timeless selections from Mendelssohn’s Elijah and the stirring "I Lift Mine Eyes." The Finale: A high-energy celebration of Black History Month, featuring soul-stirring Gospel selections and tributes to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This climactic finish promises to leave the audience inspired, uplifted and on their feet.

When

Location

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Steinmetz Hall, 445 S. Magnolia Avenue,  32801  View Map

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445 S. Magnolia Avenue ,  32801

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Steinmetz Hall

445 S. Magnolia Avenue ,  32801

UCF in Concert: A Journey of Voice & Soul