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CONSPIRARE PRESENTS:

WE SING LIFE

October 12 | 7:30 P.M. | Bates Recital Hall

Join Conspirare for an evening of music that celebrates the beginning of its landmark 30th year and inaugurates the next extraordinary chapter of dynamic choral art and vibrant, inspirational gatherings of music and connection.

Austin Ticket prices:

Hella Circle: $30 – $65
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General Public: $45 – $80

Conspirare’s music is for everybody. $10 Student tickets are always available. Anyone serving our community (such as but not limited to teachers, military, first-responders, and service industry pros) or with a limited income can order tickets at half off with the code WELOVEYOU.

Program Information

*to be selected from the following

Had I Not Seen the Sun — Tarik O’Regan (b. 1978)

Reaching — Craig Hella Johnson (b. 1962)

O salutaris hostia — Pierre de la Rue (1452-1518)

I Had No Time to Hate — Tarik O’Regan (b. 1978)

Fragmentos de agonia (from Cancion de nuestro tiempo) — Einojuhani Rautavaara (1928-2016)

Bottom of the River — Eric Holljes (b. 1987) / Ian Holljes (b. 1985)

Agnus Dei — Samuel Barber (1910-1981)

Geistliches Lied — Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

Never gonna fall in love again — Eric Carmen (b. 1949), arr. CHJ

Sacred Place (abridged) — Alex Berko (b. 1995)

• I. Opening Prayer
• II. Amidah (to stand)
• III. Shema (to hear)
• IV. Mi Sheberach (healing)
• VI. Closing Prayer

Why did they all shout (from Arc in the Sky) — Kile Smith (b. 1956)

Song for Billie Holiday — William Averitt (b. 1948)

Stand In That River — Moira Smiley (b. 1976)

What If — Eric Whitacre (b. 1970)

To Mother You — Sinead O’Connor (1966-2023), arr. CHJ

I Have Never Loved Someone — Shara Nova (b. 1974)

Sweet Rivers — Shawn Kirchner (b. 1970)

All of Us — Craig Hella Johnson (b. 1962)

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Event Details

• Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023
• Time: 7:30 P.M.
• Venue: Bates Recital Hall
• Website: https://www.conspirare.org/tickets/we-sing-life/

Ticket Information

• Cost: $30.00 - $80.00

Presenter Details

• Name: Conspirare

Conspirare is a GRAMMY®-winning choir and nonprofit performing arts and music education organization that believes in the power of music to change lives, inspire peace, and foster belonging. Conspirare was established in 1991 in Austin, Texas, by Craig Hella Johnson and a band of dedicated supporters.

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