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Enjoy nostalgic musical remembrances of our country and culture!

Early American, jazz, gospel and patriotic songs dominate the lineup for the Nicholls Chamber Singers concert, themed “Americana in Music.” The program, beginning at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27, in Talbot Theater, will also include folksong arrangements as sung by the Voices of Liberty at Walt Disney World; “Hooray for Hollywood,” a familiar tune from Academy Award ceremonies; and snippets of favorite television theme songs. The performance will conclude with an arrangement of “America the Beautiful” by John Ness Beck.

Student soloists include Houma natives Zach Dufrene, instrumental music education senior and baritone, and Michael Gros, vocal music education freshman and tenor.

The event is free and open to the public.

End the semester with free music concerts!

The Nicholls Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble perform under the direction of Eric Gueniot, instructor of music and assistant director of bands, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, in Talbot Theater. The group will perform music covering a wide range of time periods and national backgrounds, with the majority of the works based on dance music. All are invited and encouraged to attend.