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UW-L acappella ensembles plan Beatles tribute

Posted 7:28 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2013

UW-L's four Vocal Jazz Ensembles will give “An Almost Acappella Tribute To The Beatles" performance at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, in Annett Recital Hall, Center of the Arts.

[caption id="attachment_21520" align="alignright" width="276" caption="UW-L’s Collegiates posed for a picture last fall in a windy Madison following a performance. From left, Gary Walth, Sarah Jackson, Anthony Rasmussen, Cori Vought, Skyler Frickelton, Sarah Shervey, Cassie Pacelli and Andrew Kelly. (Not pictured is Colin Stiemke). They are one of four ensembles performing at “An Almost Acappella Tribute To The Beatles” at UW-L March 26."]UW-L Choral Union in photo in front of Wisconsin Capitol in Madison. [/caption] UW-La Crosse’s four Vocal Jazz Ensembles will give “An Almost Acappella Tribute To The Beatles.” The ensembles will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, in Annett Recital Hall, Center of the Arts. UW-L’s mixed vocal ensembles “The Collegiates,” “Maroon and Gray” and “Voices on Vine” will be participating in the concert as well as “La Cappella,” UW-L’s all-women’s vocal jazz ensemble. The concert features more than 15 classic Lennon and McCartney hits arranged by talented musicians such as L. A.’s Mac Huff, Deke Sharon from NBC’s “The Sing-off,” and Indiana University’s Steve Zegree. UW-L Music Professor Gary Walth has also written four arrangements for the concert. Beatles classics such as “Baby I’m Amazed,” “With A Little Help From My Friends”, You Say Good-bye and I Say Hello” and “Baby You Can Drive My Car” will be featured, plus a finale with the audience on “Hey Jude” and “The End.” Arrangements of "I Saw Her Standing There," "Get Back," and "Let it Be" will also be performed. Along with Walth, directors include Tiffany Townsend and Colin Stiemke. Suggested ticket donation is $3 per person for the concert. No pre-sales will be offered. If you go— Who:   UW-La Crosse’s four Vocal Jazz Ensembles What: “An Almost Acappella Tribute To The Beatles” When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 Where: Annett Recital Hall, Center of the Arts Admission: Suggested ticket donation: $3; no pre-sales

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