This Weekend in the Jacobs School of Music

Billed by IU’s Jacobs School of Music as “America’s premiere collegiate concert show choir,” the Singing Hoosiers will present its 57th annual Spring Concert on Saturday night at the IU Auditorium.\n“I’m very excited about this concert,” said Michael Schwartzkopf, the ensemble’s director. “It’s got a lot of variety, probably more than we’ve ever had on a spring concert.”\nOriginally a male choral ensemble, the Singing Hoosiers have spent the past half-century performing across Indiana, and the world, in their mission to share and celebrate America’s popular music. This year’s spring concert will contain the usual mix of jazz and musical theater numbers as well as celebrated American folk songs and spirituals, such as Moses Hogan’s “Elijah Rock.”\nRyan Endris, who is conducting the piece, is the Singing Hoosiers’ graduate assistant. \n“It’s a good program – very diverse, but a lot of good stuff.”\nThe concert will also showcase several student soloists, such as senior Angie Perez.\n“I’m pretty excited about (the solo),” said Perez. “It’s my eighth semester, so it’s my last concert ever. I’m looking forward to it, but also sad because it’s over.”\nThe concert will begin at 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $13 to $15 for adults, $10 to $12 for students. Tickets can be purchased at the IU Auditorium box office.