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The Sarasota Concert Association's 20132014 Munchtime Musicales series of free lunchtime concerts will conclude on April 16 with the Gloria Musicae singers, "Sarasota's profes sional vocal ensemble known for stimulating performances of great choral music," the association has announced in a news release. The group will perform opera choruses by Verdi and Bizet and a salute to George Gershwin, the release adds. The program will begin at noon in Holley Hall at the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, located at 709 N. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information about Munchtime Musicales, call 3517467 or visit scasarasota.org. The critically acclaimed Gloria Musicae, under the direction of Dr. Joseph Holt, per forms a repertoire spanning four centuries, the release points out — "major works with orchestras, intimate madrigals, church motets, folk songs, closeharmony jazz and Broadway show music." The ensemble also specializes in premieres of lesserknown choral works, particularly those by living American com posers, the release adds. Holt says in the release that this concert will feature works for solo and apprentice sing ers, as well as for the entire group. GLORIA MUSICAE TO PERFORM IN MUNCHTIME MUSICALE PROGRAM Gloria Musicae will perform on April 16 in Holley Hall in Sarasota. Photo courtesy of the group Sarasota News Leader April 11, 2014 Page 117