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Show LIFE B8 Covey Center hosts Mozart's Requiem iimmadaimob Patrons of Classic Skating enjoyed an evening of rollerskating while also helping the less fortunate. By DEVEN LEIGH ELLIS Asst. Life Editor The chorus sings in Latin as the orchestra maneuvers its way around the music Mozart wrote in 1791. prano Melissa Heath, Chelsea Riches on the flute, Heather Fugal on the Oboe and Brian Hicks on the bassoon. Before they began, Criddle introduced the piece to the audience, explaining that Mozart wrote it for his wife, Constanze. Criddle went on to explain that Constanze did not get along with her in-laws and so asked her to sing for his family. In all likelihood, Constanze sang "Et Incarnatus" for her in-laws. Heath sang beautifully as the other soloists played music that was calm and melodic. The performance was made possible by the Paxman family. Before the musicians and chorale performed "Rest," Criddle thanked the Paxman family and dedicated the performance in honor of their daughter, Mary McGee Paxman who passed away a year ago. Criddle then recited the lyrics to "Rest" before the chorale sang a cappella. Mozart's Requiem performed to honor the memory of a lost daughter By KELLY CANNON Life Editor The mood was somber as the music filled the Covey Center on Monday, Feb. 27. The chorales sang the Latin words as the musicians played the complex notes written over 200 years ago. The Chamber Orchestra, Masterworks Chorale and the Wasatch Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Reed Criddle, performed Mozart's "Requiem Mass," along with Mozart's "Et Incarnatus (Mass in C Minor)" and "Rest" by Ralph Vaughan Williams. The first piece, "Et Incarnatus ," featured soloist so- CONNOR ALLEN/UVUREVIEIV "Silence more musical than any song, even her very heart hath ceased to stir," Criddle said. "Until the morning of Eternity her rest shall not begin nor end. But be, and when she wakes she will not think it long." The concert concluded with Mozart's "Requiem Mass" with soloists Eric McOmber singing soprano, Valerie Nelson singing contralto, Tyler Nelson singing tenor and Christopher Holmes singing baritone accompanying the chorale. "Requiem Mass" was the last piece Mozart worked on in his life, leaving it unfinished when he died in 1791 at age 35. The purpose of the requiem was to be sung at a funeral in honor of the dead. The requiem mixes dramatic chorale pieces with soft mournful soloist pieces, a task that was performed brilliantly by all involved. By the end of the evening, the genius of Mozart was felt by all. On Wednesday, Feb. 29, the International Service Abroad hosted its first "Rollerskating for a Cause" fundraiser at Classic Skating in Orem. ISA pre-sold 50 tickets through Campus Connection, yet anticipated more than that to attend the two-hour event. ISA is planning to utilize all the proceeds from its `70sthemed skating night to sponsor a club trip to Guatemala this July. This will mark the second year ISA has embarked on its two-week trip to Central America to help the local amputees. Having previously collaborated with 2ft Prosthetics, a Utah County-based philan- UVU thropic organization that also provides prosthetic limbs on a charitable basis, ISA decided to strike out on its own, with more focus on teaching people to create their own cheap, durable prosthetics out of PVC and polypropylene. Last year, ISA built 15 prosthetic limbs for Guatemalans and hopes to travel with 20 club members to do the same once again with this year's trip. UVU's Director of National Student Exchange Julie Baker Bagley and Silvia Lobendahan from the School of Business work as advisors to ISA's 100 members. Both Bagley and Lobendahan said that the group is very meticulous with its funding, sponsoring several events GILBERT CISNEROS/UVUREVIBI throughout the year to be able to fully fund its annual trip. Two of its upcoming events include an annual banquet on March 21 and a Health and Service Fair on April 4, both in the Grande Ballroom. In regard to ISA's mission to "deliver a medical necessity" to amputees, Bagley said that ISA "really meets our mission statement at UVU to engage in our community and the world." This particular fundraising event served as a steppingstone toward the club's goals, enticing potential club members and raising awareness of ISA's undertakings. For more information about events or how to get involved, visit www.welovethecause. com or call (801) 863-6750. 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