An Evening of Organ & Choir: Featuring University Singers and Northrop Organist Greg Zelek
Northrop Organist Greg Zelek will team up with the University Singers, led by U of M professor and director of choral activities Matthew Mehaffey, for a can’t-miss concert blending choral and organ works at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29.
Northrop is offering UMRA members a 20% discount on tickets.
This lively program will feature selections written for choir and organ, including an arrangement of Louis Vierne’s “Kyrie,” alongside inventive arrangements of classical and pop hits highlighting the extraordinary range of both the singers and the Northrop organ.
Join this special event to close out Northrop’s 2025–26 Music Series with an electrifying program that showcases this powerful combination!
Get Tickets at z.umn.edu/organ-and-choir and use code UMRA20EOC for 20% off.
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