Skylark's 5th Annual Memorial Day Concert
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RemembranceSkylark is thrilled to present their 5th Annual Memorial Day concert, expanding the concept to perform music from multiple times of conflict in our nation’s history. Beginning with gritty revolutionary hymns of William Billings, and carrying through popular folk tunes and bluegrass music of the 20th and 21st centuries, Skylark’s programming is sure to appeal to a broad audience.
We are excited to welcome guest conductor Alissa Ruth Suver for this concert. Alissa is a long-time Skylark soprano, a recent graduate of the Master of Music program in Choral Conducting at Baylor University, and future active member of United States Navy Sea Chanters. This is a FREE concert offered to the community thanks to the generous sponsorship of M. Duffany Builders. There is no charge for admission, but advance reservation is recommended. Advance reservations close at 11AM the day of the concert. There will still be seats available at the door. Doors open at 2:30PM.
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Alissa Ruth Suver, Guest ConductorSoprano Alissa Ruth Suver's warmth, clarity, and flexibility have allowed her to perform a wide variety of repertoire across the United States, both as a soloist and ensemble singer.
Currently based in Central Texas, Alissa can be heard with a variety of professional choral ensembles around the country, including the Santa Fe Desert Chorale, Skylark Ensemble, Ensemble Iona, Conspirare, ensemble viii, The Crossing, and True Concord. She has also appeared as a soloist with Bourbon Baroque (Louisville, KY) and American Baroque Opera Co. (Dallas, TX), appearing in both opera and oratorio performances. Her most recent album appearances are on Skylark's GRAMMY®-nominated album Clear Voices in the Dark and as a featured soloist on Skylark's album La Vie en Rose. In addition to her performance work, Alissa is an active teacher and conductor. After six years of teaching middle and high school choirs, she has completed her Master of Music in Choral Conducting at Baylor University in Waco, TX, where she lives with her husband Brent and their cat Frankie. After her graduation in May 2025, she will begin an active-duty enlistment in the United States Navy as a soprano member of the Sea Chanters, stationed in Washington D.C. Alissa holds a Bachelor of Music in Education degree from Capital University in her home state of Ohio. |
