CLU choir will tour California, Arizona

The 40voice choir of California Lutheran University, directed by Wyant Morton, will present a series of concerts during its annual tour, a tradition that began in the choir's first year.

This year's tour will travel through Southern California and Arizona with five concerts planned from Dec. 15 through 19.

Founded in 1961 by C. Robert Zimmerman, the CLU Choir is the premier chorale ensemble at the university. It has earned a reputation in its home state and throughout the western United States for its commitment to performing the finest in choral literature.

While dedicated to performing works that represent CLU's Lutheran heritage, the choir also sings new compositions as well as music that expresses a multicultural perspective. Morton joined the CLU faculty

in 1992 as director of choral activities, becoming the fourth conductor in the 45-year history of the choir. Morton also conducts all the choral ensembles in the music department and supervises the voice faculty.

For more information, call the CLU music department at (805) 493-3305 or visit the website at www.callutheran.edu/music.