The A’Cappella Choir at historically Black Rust College in Mississippi has recently received the Silver Performance Award – the top prize in their category – at the Annual Verona International Choral Festival held in Verona, Italy. The festival is sponsored by the Association of Choirs in Northern Italy and showcases students from around the world.
First established in the 1930s, the Rust College A’Cappella Choir is known for its diverse repertoire featuring major works, anthems, and spiritual music. The choir’s recent award-winning performance included a polyphonic selection, a classical period selection, spirituals, and a selection of choice.
“I am immensely proud of our students,” said choir director Karl Twyner, dean of humanities and chair of the music department at Rust College. “They worked diligently to prepare for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Through it, they gained international exposure for themselves and the college, received valuable feedback from world-class judges, and created lifelong memories.”
