University Daily Kansan / Wednesday, July 13, 1988 Arts & Entertainment 7 Lawrence has only all-female chorale group in state Singers to perform a capella Sunday at KU By Monica Hayde Kansan staff writer The only all-women's choral group in Kansas will perform its version of a capella Renaissance music, 20th-century folk songs and spirituals Sunday in the Spencer Museum of Art The concert is free and open to the public. It will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the lobby of the museum. Judy O'Neal, founder and president of the Lawrence Women's Chorale, said all-women choral groups were not common. "There is not any other similar choral group in the state, or even the region, as far as we know," she said. Sara Wentz, Lawrence graduate student and chorale director, said 14 Lawrence women would perform Renaissance madrigal pieces, two spiritual pieces and folk songs from Ireland, England and the United States. The chorale has performed once at the University of Kansas. In April, the group performed as part of the Women's Recognition Program sponsored by the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center. 'T The chorale gave its first concert Founder Judy Neal Founder performance in March at the Lawrence Arts Center. There is not any other similar choral group in the state, or even the region, as far as we know.' O'Neal said she had wanted to start an all-women's choreal for years, but the idea was not realized until she and Wentz worked together in the American Guild of Organists Recital at the University in June 1987. They discussed the idea of a women's choir and began auditioning in January. O'Neal said that the group was continually looking for new members but that the number could not exceed 20. Wentz said the women's ensemble was a new sound; people hear men's groups and four-part chorales, but they aren't singing with the music of women's ensembles. "Last fall, our concert was more serio- d and heavy," she said. "This coming concert is purposely light. I think it's very appealing to people. the first part of the concert will include 16th- and 17th-century a capella madrigals, such as "Tanzen und Springen" by Hans Hassler, "April is in my Mistress' Face" by Thomas Morley and "So Ben Mi Ch'A Bon Tempo" by Orazio Vecchi. The second portion will consist of two religious pieces: "Cherubic Hymn" by Dimitri Bortniansky and "Alebia" by Randall Thompson. "We're ending the concert with a piece that doesn't have a religious text but is very meaningful," Wentz said. "It was written for someone who was dying. The piece is called 'Everyone Suddenly Burst Out Singing.' It is kind of a realization of your own death." The women will end the concert with 20th-century folk songs such as "Linden Lea" by Ralpigh Vaughn Williams and Scottish folk songs such as "Bonne Doon" and "Dream Angus." Kay Grosshans, chorale member, said she had been in several small ensembles before, but the all-women's chorale has a special enthusiasm, energy and professionalism. Sara Wentz, Lawrence graduate student and chorale director, leads the members of the Lawrence Women's Chorale during a rehearsal at Lawrence High School. The women were preparing last night for their performance Sunday at the Spencer Museum of Art. Lawrence band goes to KC, releases LP Rv Karen Boring Kansan staff writer The Pedalijets, originally a Lawrence band, introduced their first album, "Today Today," Monday at the Lone Star in the Westport area of Kansas City, Mo. The Pedaljets have been compared to Husker Du, the Replacements and REM. "There is no way to classify us," said Rob Morrow, drummer and vocalist. "It's hard-edge rock with really good melodies. And it's different." Not surprisingly, the title song of the album is the most memorable and interesting. The rhythmic changes and unhurried pace allow good melodic work from the guitars to come through. The vocals were well done from a musical standpoint, though the lyrics were difficult to understand. Review "Ride with Me," the best song of side two, was a bright spot. Most of the songs on the album suffer from an impatient pace and a repetitive beat. The five-member band started in Lawrence in 1983 and remained here until 1985. The group is now based in Kansas City, Mo. All five members are former University of Kansas students. The cover of the Pedaljets' first album, "Today Today." howling and guitar wailing begin. "We're not trying to be like REM, where they cover the lyrics up on purpose." he said. howing and guitar warning begin. Most of the lyrics are difficult to understand. Kesler described the lyrics as constant babbling. When the lyrics can be understood, they sound humorous, but the clarity usually fades before the punch line comes. "T There is no way to classify us. It's hard-edge rock with really good melodies. And it's different.' —Rob Morrow drums, vocals In addition to Morrow, the band is composed of Mike Allmayer on lead guitar and lead vocals, Matt Kesler on bass and vocals, and Mark Reynolds and John Harper on guitar. "We write almost all our own stuff; sometimes we play (Led) Zeppelin." Morrow said. "We're influenced by everyone we hear. We are not heavy metal." However, Morrow said, people who listen to heavy metal would like the Pedaljets. "Skateboard punks would, too," he said. "It sounds good loud," Allmayer said. The band edges toward heavy- metal sounds, especially near the ends of some songs when the The song "Dumbwaiter" begins, "I'm just a dumbwaiter; I don't know how to serve you; but sooner or later, I'm gonna desert you, yeah." The "yeahs" continue infinitely. "We consider the overall sound rather than just the lyrics," Kesler said. The Pedaljets' "Today Today" album contains 11 songs. The cassette release has three extra songs. Both are available in Lawrence. "There is no sound where there is not input from everyone," Almavera said. Kansan reporter Paula Messbarger contributed information to this story. Local students find stage in summer theater group By Monica Hayde Kansan staff writer When Michael Zupon's mother decided he should get some experience in the theater, she had to drag him to auditions for the Soon to Be Player's production of 'A Christmas Carol' last year. By the time the play was over, she had to drag him away. Zupon, a Lawrence 10th-grade, was hooked on acting. And he and about 120 junior and senior high students are devoting most of their summer to the theater through a university program sponsored by the Lawrence Arts Center and Lawrence Parks and Recreation. The group finished its final performance of the musical "Carnival" Sunday night at Liberty Hall. Rehearsals began Monday evening for the summer's drama, "All the Way Home" by Tad Mosel, which will be performed August 5-7. Amanda Clark, who will be a freshman at Baylor University this fall, is in her second year with the Summer Youth Theatre. "Carnival" turned out to be a happy surprise, she said. "I think people should take the time to see these shows," she said. "They are not just little kids show, they are quality productions." Clark said she enjoyed participating in Summer Youth Theatre because she met people of many ages. Bobby Phelps, director of "Carnival", said he saw a great deal of enthusiasm and potential in the students. About 80 students participated in the musical. "Lawrence probably has the best group of kids I've ever worked with." he said. "It went really well; we really pulled it off." The students gave three performances at Liberty Hall, and Phelps said about 800 people attended. "All the Way Home," the troupe's production for August, won the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 1961. "It it takes place around the turn of the century, and it's a story about how families deal with death," said Candi Baker, program coordinator. In addition to the plays, the Summer Youth Theatre sponsors a Children's Tour Troupe that performs for the audience. The show skirts "The Stolen Baby and the Sidh." Baker said "The Stolen Baby and the Sidh" was based on a fairy tale from Great Britain. It's about a woman who searches for her baby, which was stolen by the Sidh, a being with magical powers. The skit, involving 16 junior and senior high actors, started its tour at Independence Days on July 2. The troupe will be touring local schools, playgrounds and parks until Monday. This summer, the Summer Youth Theatre added a new program for students, the Summer Youth Orchestra. The orchestra played the music for "Carnival." Baker said 32 students played in the orchestra. "We loved having an orchestra so we want to try to do it again next year," she said. 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