THE University of Southern Mississippi’s Southern Chorale and its men’s a cappella ensemble, Spirit of Southern, are expected to bring their rich vocals to the University Chapel in St Andrew this evening.

The concert forms part of their special concert tour of Jamaica which began last Thursday and continues through to this Thursday, January 13. The group’s visit to Jamaica is being co-ordinated by the University Singers, who extended the invitation to the group to visit the island.

The Southern Chorale is the premier touring vocal ensemble of the university. The 58-member choir features a large percentage of junior, senior and graduate music majors as well as singers from other campus disciplines. The chorale performs the complete spectrum of significant choral literature for a cappella and accompanied chorus.

The Spirit of Southern men’s a cappella ensemble is composed of 16 young men ranging from freshmen to graduate students representing various academic disciplines. They regularly perform for campus activities and community functions.

The performance of the Southern Chorale, at the Chapel at the UWI Mona, is being held with special guests Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen, as well as the ambassadors of China, France and Japan.