Piedmont University Singers Present Fall Concert, Live and Love

The Piedmont University Singers will take the stage Nov. 12 for a free fall concert featuring music centered on life and love, including a special tribute to Dolly Parton.

The concert, titled “Live and Love,” begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Piedmont University Chapel in Demorest.

Under the direction of Bobby Ivey, the 25-member auditioned ensemble includes both music and non-music majors representing a variety of academic programs across the university.

The evening's program will feature works by composers including Adrian Batten, Robert Lucas Pearsall, Andrew Bleckner, Gail Kubik, Elaine Hagenberg and Dan Forrest.

The singers will also perform an arrangement of “Light of a Clear Blue Morning,” an original song by Dolly Parton, as a tribute to her memory.

Dr. Heejin Park, collaborative pianist and instructor of music in Piedmont's Conservatory of Music, will also be featured during the performance.

The concert is open to the community as well as Piedmont University students, faculty and staff.

Admission is free, although donations will be accepted at the door.

The Piedmont University Chapel is located at 992 Central Avenue in Demorest.

Additional information about Piedmont University fine arts events is available through the university's Fine Arts program.