Mon, 19 Oct 2026 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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Monday, October 19, 2026
7:30pm 
Forbes Concert Hall

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Program

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JMU University Choruses - 10/19/26

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The James Madison University Chorus is split into two different ensembles that perform separately and together throughout the academic year:  

The James Madison University Chorus: Soprano/Alto Ensemble (UCSA), under the direction of Dr. Jo-Anne van der Vat-Chromy, is the non-auditioned ensemble component of the JMU University Chorus for soprano and alto voices. Numbering from 40-60 voices, the UCSA performs music of various styles and genres as appropriate to the needs and levels of the group and is appropriate for the beginning to intermediate collegiate singer who desires voice building and musical training.  

The James Madison University Chorus: Tenor/Bass Ensemble (UCTB), under the direction of Dr. Bryce Hayes, is a non-auditioned ensemble open to all tenor and bass voices at JMU. It is offered especially to non-music majors and music majors alike, focusing on vocal pedagogy, musical training, and high-quality singing, while tapping into Tenor/Bass literature. Modeled after the Harvard and Yale Glee Club tradition, this 30-40-voice ensemble performs both on and off-campus, presenting concerts at churches and retirement communities throughout the local area. 

These two ensembles join forces each semester to present SATB concert music and often collaborate with the JMU Chamber Orchestra for spring semester choral masterworks. 

Thanks for our generous Friends of the Arts & Design scholarship donors whose support allows our students to continue to create, perform, and inspire.

Arts & Design Hero ($5,000+)

  • James McHone Jewelry
  • Ann & Mark Siciliano

Arts & Design Champion ($1,500-$4,999)

  • Rubén Graciani & Matt Pardo
  • Hotel Madison
  • Kathy Moran Wealth Group
  • Mack & Towana Moore
  • Shannon Tierney

Arts & Design Advocate ($500-$1,499)

  • Beth & Jim Cahill
  • Nancy Davis
  • Matthew Duffy & Christine Jimenez-Duffy
  • Energy Windows LLC
  • Jonathan Fox
  • Holly Haney & Bob Kolvoord
  • Matchbox Realty
  • Barbara & William Mayo
  • Ron Pugh
  • Scott & Wren Stevens
  • Matthew & Sarah Von Schuch

Arts & Design Ally ($250-$499)

  • Paul Ackerman & Weldon Bagwell
  • John Allemeier
  • Elizabeth Alspaugh
  • Jerry Benson & Martha Ross
  • Stephen Bolstad & Stephanie Wasta
  • Robert & Suzanne Bothamley
  • Jared & Jenny Burden
  • David & Jennifer Campfield
  • Jennifer Copeland
  • Myron Dickerson
  • Len & Miriam Discenza
  • Rhonda Dolan
  • Hillary Ellis
  • Joe & Rose Estock
  • Bob & Linda Failes
  • Johnny & Phyllis Garber
  • Quillon Hall & Karin Tollefson-Hall
  • Holly Haney & Bob Kolvoord
  • George & Marilou Johnson
  • Jamie & Tim Miller
  • John Keightley & Tammy Mannarino
  • Brend & Ronald Krablin
  • Kristi Lewis
  • Kathryn & Michael Loy
  • Nick Swartz
  • Kristee Jo Trumbo
  • Cecelia Wolf
  • Melinda Wood

Dear Patron,

Thank you for attending this School of Music performance, we appreciate your support! The link below will take you to a page where you can dontae to the Marlon Foster Scholarship. Marlon Foster ('82, '95) served in the United States Air Force, taught in Harrisonburg City Public Schools for 26 years, and taught percussion in the JMU School of Music. Marlon was awarded Teacher of the Year from Harrisonburg City Schools, and he was inducted into the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association's Hall of Fame.

Donate to the Marlon Foster Scholarship