Lee University Chorale and Choral Union to Perform Tuesday
Cleveland, TN (10/08/2026) — The Lee University School of Music will present Chorale, directed by Dr. Cameron Weatherford, and Choral Union, directed by Dr. Kay Dick, in a concert on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Pangle Hall.
"We're excited to welcome the community for an evening of beautiful choral music showcasing the hard work and dedication of both Chorale and Choral Union," said Dr. Jesse McConnell, director of music events at Lee.
The concert will feature a diverse selection of choral music spanning centuries and styles. Choral Union will perform Francesco Durante's "Magnificat," an 18th-century sacred work featuring soloists and instrumental accompaniment, while Chorale will present works ranging from Jake Runestad's contemporary "Alleluia" and Stephen Paulus' "The Old Church" to Jason Robert Brown's "Sanctuary," arranged by Mac Huff. The program will also include John Wykoff's "Beautiful Morning," "Ain't No Grave Can Hold My Body Down" by Paul Caldwell and Sean Ivory, and Ross Bernhardt's "Prayer of St. Patrick."
Lee University Choral Union is a unique blend of Lee music and non-music majors and is open to all interested in singing with no auditions required. The group performs choral music and major masterworks for mixed chorus and orchestra.
In addition to coordinating music education and conducting at Lee University, Dick directs Choral Union and serves as an active educator, clinician, and adjudicator. She has taught music to students of all ages for more than 40 years, including 20 years in K-12 education and positions at Samford University, Auburn University, and Union University.
Dick holds a Doctor of Philosophy in vocal music education from Auburn University, a Master of Church Music from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Music in music education from Louisiana College.
The Lee University Chorale is known for its diverse repertoire, spanning sacred classical works, spirituals, and cultural pieces. The ensemble has performed at venues including Carnegie Hall and has toured throughout Europe, with performances at the Vatican, St. Mark's Cathedral in Venice, and St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin.
In addition to directing Chorale, Weatherford serves as assistant professor of choral music, director of the Ladies of Lee, and teaches courses in undergraduate and graduate choral music curricula. He has conducted award-winning ensembles at both the secondary and collegiate levels for more than a decade and has served as an adjudicator nationally and internationally. Weatherford holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in choral conducting from the University of Kentucky, a Master of Music in choral conducting from the University of Southern Mississippi, and a Bachelor of Music in church music from Louisiana College.
The performance is free, non-ticketed, and open to the public. Pangle Hall is located on the corner of Church Street and Central Avenue.
For more information about the concert and other School of Music events, call (423) 614-8240 or email musicinfo@leeuniversity.edu.
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