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MEQUON, Wis. - Concordia University Wisconsin's music department is proud to present its 23rd annual Christ the King Celebration featuring Kammerchor, under the direction of Dr. Kenneth T. Kosche, and The Alleluia Ringers, under the direction of Dr. John A. Behnke, on Sunday, November 19, 2006, at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ Triumphant.

Kammerchor, a forty-eight mixed-voice choral ensemble, will sing music by John Rutter, Paul Bouman, Hugo Distler, Alice Parker, and others.

The Alleluia Ringers, a handbell ensemble consisting of 13 students ringing 143 bells and hand chimes, will be premiering new handbell compositions.

The Alleluia Ringers will join with Kammerchor for John Behnke's "The Lord's My Shepherd." The audience will also have opportunity to join the singing during three selections.

Both Kammerchor and The Alleluia Ringers are noted for their national and international spring tours, and they and their directors have collaborated for over twenty yeas in a variety of musical undertakings.

Tickets for the performance are $7 for adults (students 18 and under are free) and may be purchased at the door. For more information, call the box office at 262.243.4405.

Founded in 1881, Concordia University Wisconsin's main campus is located on approximately 200 acres on Lake Michigan at 12800 N. Lake Shore in Mequon. The university is home to nearly 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

The university is affiliated with The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and is a member of the Concordia University System, a nationwide network of colleges and universities. For more information on Concordia University Wisconsin, contact the university at 262.243.4300 or visit their website at www.cuw.edu.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2006	FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Anita Clark, Vice President of Marketing 262.243.4220 Jeff Bandurski, Director of University Relations 262.243.4380 Heidi Fendos, PR Counsel 414.778.0766

23rd ANNUAL CHRIST THE KING CELEBRATION TO BE PERFORMED AT CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2006 MEQUON, Wis. - Concordia University Wisconsin's music department is proud to present its 23rd annual Christ the King Celebration featuring Kammerchor, under the direction of Dr. Kenneth T. Kosche, and The Alleluia Ringers, under the direction of Dr. John A. Behnke, on Sunday, November 19, 2006, at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ Triumphant. Kammerchor, a forty-eight mixed-voice choral ensemble, will sing music by John Rutter, Paul Bouman, Hugo Distler, Alice Parker, and others. The Alleluia Ringers, a handbell ensemble consisting of 13 students ringing 143 bells and hand chimes, will be premiering new handbell compositions. The Alleluia Ringers will join with Kammerchor for John Behnke's "The Lord's My Shepherd." The audience will also have opportunity to join the singing during three selections. Both Kammerchor and The Alleluia Ringers are noted for their national and international spring tours, and they and their directors have collaborated for over twenty yeas in a variety of musical undertakings. Tickets for the performance are $7 for adults (students 18 and under are free) and may be purchased at the door. For more information, call the box office at 262.243.4405. Founded in 1881, Concordia University Wisconsin's main campus is located on approximately 200 acres on Lake Michigan at 12800 N. Lake Shore in Mequon. The university is home to nearly 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university is affiliated with The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and is a member of the Concordia University System, a nationwide network of colleges and universities. For more information on Concordia University Wisconsin, contact the university at 262.243.4300 or visit their website at www.cuw.edu. ###