Desert Chorale schedules benefit concert

The Desert Chorale, a 60-voice, nonprofit community chorus, under the direction of Nancy Helm, will present special fundraising performances to cover some of the cost of producing and providing their free concerts each year to the Las Vegas community.

The concerts will take place at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Monday at DocRando Hall on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway.

Mormon Tabernacle organist Richard Elliott will perform at the Beckerath organ, and there will be choral selections by the Desert Chorale. The Desert Chorale also will introduce singer Jordan Bluth to Las Vegas.

Elliott is accompanist for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. He performs widely as an organ recitalist, is a published composer and has recorded on several labels.

Tenor Bluth, from Gilbert, Ariz., recently received his degree in vocal performance from Indiana University.

Tickets are available for both performances at all Cumorah Credit Union locations or by calling 531-3550.

Ticket prices are $30 general admission, $25 for seniors (age 60 and over), and $20 for students. Tickets will not be available at the door.