Oct. 3, 2008               
Contact: Emanuel Costache ’09
Media Relations Intern
413/542-2321


AMHERST, Mass.—The Amherst College Choral Society will present its annual Family Weekend Concert on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 1 p.m. in Buckley Recital Hall in the Arms Music Center at Amherst College.

Music will be performed by the Concert Choir, Women’s Chorus and Men’s Glee Club, directed by Mallorie Chernin and assistant director Todd Fruth ’08, and the Madrigal Singers, directed by Benjamin Vincent ’09.

The program will feature a wide range of music, including works by Palastrina, Tallis, Whitacre, Walter, Guastavino and many more. The program will also include traditional college songs.

Tickets are available for $8 for general admission, $4 for children and senior citizens and no charge to Amherst College students. Reservations can be made by e-mailing Mallorie Chernin at mchernin@amherst.edu. Unclaimed tickets will be available at the door the night of the concert.

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