ST. GEORGE – The Dixie State College Choral Ensemble will open its 2011-12 concert season with the annual DSC Fall Choral Concert on Friday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m., in the Dolores Doré Eccles Fine Arts Center Concert Hall.

The concert will feature five performance groups including: The debut of the new “Voce Vili” men’s club chorus; the DSC Chamber Singers and Vocal Jazz Project, both under the direction of Dr. Robert Briggs; the Women’s Chorus, directed by Merrilee Webb; and the Concert Choir, led by Dr. Ken Petersen.

The Choral Ensemble will perform many well-known and spirited numbers that showcase a wide array of music and genres.

Tickets are available at the door for $5 per person, with discounted rate of $1 for DSC students, faculty and staff.

For more information about this concert, future concerts or singing at Dixie State College in general, please contact the Dixie State College Fine Arts Department at 435-652-7790.

Of particular note to those inclined towards fine arts, DSC is offering, for the fourth year in a row, a DSC Fine Arts “Season Pass” (excluding dance performances) for just $99.  The season pass gives patrons access to all DSC theatre productions, instrumental and vocal concerts, for the 2011-12 season.

A seasonal “Theatre-only pass” is available for $42, while patrons may also purchase a seasonal “Music-Only pass” for $85.

For tickets and information please call 435-652-7800 or visit the central campus ticket office at the DSC Avenna Center.

Interested patrons may also purchase tickets prior to each evening’s performance at the Eccles Fine Arts Center Box Office or online via the Dixie State College Box Office.