Requiem: UAB Concert Choir

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Concert Choir

Brian Kittredge, conductor
Gorman Jones, organist
Kristine Hurst-Wajszczuk, soprano
Laral Wilson, mezzo-soprano
Won Cho, bass

Requiem Michael John Trotta (b. 1978)

Introit and Kyrie
Dies Irae
Offertory/Hostias
Sanctus
Pie Jesu
Agnus Dei
Lux Aeterna
Libera Me
Et Mor Ultra Non Erit
In Paradisum

The UAB Concert Choir is the select choral ensemble at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The choir maintains a rigorous performance schedule, giving multiple concerts locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. Most recent activities include the 2023 World Premiere of Michael Trotta’s Requiem, invitational performances for the 2023 AMEA In-Service Conference, and the 2020 ACDA Southern Region Conference. Additional performances include the 2018 Gotham Sings Performance Series in Carnegie Hall, the 2017 Cante Rode and London Sangerstevne Choral Festivals in The Netherlands and England, the 2020, 2016, and 2012 AMEA In-Service Conferences, and the 2014 Interkultur 8th World Choir Games in Riga, Latvia, where the choir won gold and silver medals in three categories (Youth Mixed, Musica sacra with accompaniment, and Spiritual). The choir’s 2012 CD project, “Unceasing Love,” is available at digital outlets including iTunes and Amazon, and via the department’s online store. Additional activities include world premiere performances by prominent choral composers such as Glenn McClure, Michael Trotta, Richard Burchard, K. Lee Scott, and Stacey V. Gibbs. The choir has built a strong reputation of choral excellence, and has performed at past conferences of the American Choral Directors Association, and in international choral competitions, including the Fleischman International Trophy Competition in Cork, Ireland and the 34th annual Florilege Vocal de Tours in Tours, France. Performing activities have also included invitational concerts throughout the United States and Europe, and regular performances of masterworks with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. The choir is selected by audition, and is comprised of undergraduate and graduate students from across the university, including music majors and non-music majors.

Brian Kittredge Short Bio

Dr. Brian Kittredge is Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Under his direction, the UAB Choirs have gained a strong presence regionally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Kittredge has led the UAB Concert Choir in performances at the 2023, 2020, 2016, and 2012 Alabama Music Educators Conferences, the 2020 ACDA Southern Region Conference, the 2018 Gotham Sings Choral Festival in Carnegie Hall, the 2017 London Sangerstevne and Cante Rode International Choral Festivals in England and The Netherlands, and the 2014 Interkultur 8th World Choir Games in Riga, Latvia. Dr. Kittredge is an active clinician and guest conductor, and has appeared at choral festivals in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee. He was the guest conductor of the 2016 Organization of American Kodaly Educators National Chamber Choir in Long Beach, CA. Dr. Kittredge holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Louisiana State University, a Master of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music, and a Bachelor of Music degree from Mansfield University.

UAB Concert Choir Personnel