Charlene Archibeque, revered for her significant contributions to choral music at San Jose State University, will be celebrated during a concert that includes the announcement of an endowed professorship in her name. Archibeque, who retired after 35 years of teaching, is turning 90 this year. The concert will also premiere 'Nizkor: A Journey of Remembrance' by Fred Cohen, which transforms traditional requiem into Jewish liturgical contexts, addressing themes of personal and communal mourning. The event will be held at the California Theatre with performances by various choral groups and soloists.
The concert will honor Charlene Archibeque, a beloved professor emeritus, and feature a special announcement about the first endowed professorship in the School of Music's history.
Composer Fred Cohen's new work, Nizkor: A Journey of Remembrance, adapts traditional Catholic requiem to Jewish contexts, aiming to transform personal mourning into communal remembrance.
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