The Concert Choir is the premier performing ensemble at York College.
Members are required to meet a rigid rehearsal schedule and to maintain a minimum GPA. Each year they travel 3,000 – 4,000 miles representing York College. They have performed all across the United States, as well as Canada and Japan.
The choir is comprised of all grade levels and majors, and is highly recognized for their level of choral artistry. The concert choir is under the direction of Dr. Clark Roush, Professor of Music and Endowed Chair for the Performing Arts.
Dr. Roush is in his 31st year as conductor of this group. Dr. Roush is active as a guest clinician, conductor, and adjudicator, and is a published author. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree at Harding University, his masters from the University of Iowa, and his Doctoral degree from the University of Nebraska. Dr. Roush also is a motivational speaker and presenter on leadership, time management, group dynamics, problem solving, and worship renewal.
Performance Schedule
Fall Semester
October 9 -- Hastings Church of Christ
October 22-- Panther Days/Homecoming East Hill Church of Christ @ 10 a.m.
November 13-- Southwest Church of Christ, Omaha
Winter Tour
January 7 @ 7 p.m.Heartland church of Christ 6120 NW Prairie View Road Kansas City, MO
January 8 @ 6 p.m.Northside Church of Christ 4545 N Meridian Wichita, KS 67204
January 9 @ 7 p.m.Broken Arrow church of Christ 505 E Kenosha St Broken Arrow, OK 74012
January 10 @ 7 p.m.Centralia Church of Christ 731 N Jefferson St Centralia, MO 65240
January 11 @ 7 p.m.Central Church of Christ 1500 1st Ave NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
January 12 @ 7 p.m.Woodbury Church of Christ 4920 Woodbury Drive Woodbury, MN 55129 January 13 @ 7 p.m.41st St. Church of Christ 400 E 41st St Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Spring Semester
January 22-- Bartholomew Performing Arts Center York College Campus
February 19-- Heartlands Church 10000 Yankee Hill Road Lincoln, NE 68526
March 26-- McPherson Ave Church of Christ 1525 McPherson Ave Council Bluffs, IA 51503
April 15-- Panther Days Bartholomew Performing Arts Center York College Campus
May 1-- Spring Works Concert Bartholomew Performing Arts Center York College Campus
Concert Recordings
2017 Choir Awards
Outstanding Female Choir Member Danielle Palensky
Outstanding Male Choir Member Grady Johnson
Outstanding New Female Hannah Anderson
Outstanding New Male Tommy Eckhart
WOW! Award Deidre Freitas
Contact
Dr. Clark Roush Professor of Music/ Director, Concert Choir York College 1125 E 8th St, Ste 438 York, NE 68467-2699 Phone: (402) 363-5610 Email: croush@york.edu
