The Buena Vista University concert band and choir under the direction of Jerry Bertrand and Dr. Paula Keeler presented their first concert of the season as part of BVU’s homecoming festivities.

Kayla Hartmann, an environmenal science major from Albert Lea, is a member of the concert choir and concert band.

The program featured 125 university students and guest adults in the ensembles. The band performed a march written by former BVU band director Bill Green, a concert overture and ended their program with a Broadway medley.

The concert choir presented several Broadway numbers performed by the women and men’s chorus including 10 student soloists. A reception was held following the event.

Buena Vista University is a regionally acclaimed university that relentlessly focuses on learning with innovative and imaginative programs. The faculty, staff and students set and meet the highest standards of academic achievement, character, conscience and compassion.