SIU Choral Union to present Mozart’s Coronation Mass

The Choral Union at SIU plans to bring a fresh perspective to a traditional Mozart piece at their upcoming fall concert. 

The performance features university and community members, along with four professional soloists who will spotlight the rich history of Mozart’s Coronation Mass.

The concert is set for 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 29 at Shryock Auditorium on the SIU campus.

Students from Southern Illinois University’s Concert Choir will join the Choral Union for the performance, with the Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra accompanying.

The concert will include a special quartet performance within the Mozart section, featuring four professional soloists.

The group plans to follow the fall performance with a concert set for the end of the spring semester. 

For the first time in Southern Illinois history, the group will bring the “Verdi Requiem” to concert. 

Due to the magnitude of the performance, SIU will join with the choirs at Southeast Missouri State University to accomplish the feat.

The two performances are scheduled to take place April 23 in Cape Girardeau and April 25 at Shyrock Auditorium on the SIU campus.

With over 100 singers comprised of university and community members, the Choral Union is a long-standing tradition at SIU. 

The group performs masterpieces with orchestral or wind accompaniment at the end of each semester.

With some members singing for over 40 years, the group has a rich history in the Southern Illinois region. 

Auditions for new participants are held at the beginning of each semester, with the next upcoming audition date Jan. 28.

Tickets for the Nov. 29 concert are $12 for adults and $6 for students under 18 or with a college ID. Tickets are available online  or by calling 877-SALUKIS (877-725-8547).