On Feb. 23 and Feb. 25, the Pomona College orchestra and choir performed Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 at Bridges Hall of Music. The 200th anniversary of its premiere, the concert sold out within 24 hours. The famous final movement of the symphony is commonly known as “Ode to Joy.” Many audible gasps emerged from the audience when the choir rose from their seats in unison and joined the orchestra.
Tag: Choir
The masked singers: Music programs implement COVID-19 safety guidelines
How can high-risk activities such as singing survive during a pandemic? Music professors have tackled this question through uniquely shaped masks, social distancing, and practicing outdoors.