 Jackson, Tenn. -
Union University's Opera Workshop will present "The Promise," a one-act
Christmas opera, at First Baptist Church of Jackson, Nov. 21-23. The story of "The
Promise" is set at the time of Christ's birth and centers on the character Simeon,
whom the Lord had promised to spare from death until he had seen the Christ child.  "The
Promise" is a full opera with a chorus and symphony. Union's production will include
the school's Singers group and the Symphonic Band. Michael Penny, associate professor of
music, will direct the Jackson production.
Penny was stage manager for the original performance of "The Promise" in Fort
Worth, Texas in 1981. The opera was composed by Claude Bass, a music professor at
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Andy Roby, chair of the music department at
Union, will direct the chorus in the upcoming production; David McClune, professor of
music, will direct the Symphonic Band; Ron Boud, professor of music, will play the organ
in the orchestra.
There will be four performances: Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 22 at
2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.; and Monday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5.
For more information or for tickets, contact the Union University music department at
(901) 661-5345.
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