Wearing a black tuxedo with a red boutonniere pinned to his lapel, a tall presence took center stage. His accompanying pianist lightly stroked the piano keys to introduce the first song.
Thursday night the University of La Verne chorale and chamber singers held its first concert of this year’s series. It was an informal night of folk music from around the world, including Chinese, Japanese, English, Canadian, Australian and African-American spiritual songs. The performances included upbeat music and mellow arrangements, providing a dynamic range that kept the crowd’s interest.
The University of La Verne Jazz Ensemble treated the campus to a great performance on Tuesday. The concert was arranged by J. Michael O’Neal, the Jazz Ensemble director and lead on the keyboard.