Inspired by the life and legacy of poet Andrea Gibson, who wrote, “In the end, I want my heart to be covered in stretch marks,”—this concert is a meditation on how love shapes us.
Through music that is tender, fierce, and deeply human, the University Community Chorus reflects on the ways love grows beyond its borders: how it expands us, unsettles us, leaves its mark, and calls us into courage. Featuring Considering Matthew Shepard: A Choral Suite, this program offers space for grief, hope, transformation, and the enduring beauty of a heart stretched wide.
Presented by the University Community Chorus under the direction of Dr. M. Nicole Davis, with assistant conductor Abe Gibson.
The University Community Chorus is a self-sustaining and vital choral ensemble in the University of Arizona School of Music. Its mission embraces the musical function of the group, as well as educational and outreach components. Membership is open to community members as well as students, faculty and staff — and also in performances, which are intended to enrich the cultural environment of the greater Tucson area.
In dedication to Andrea Gibson (8/13/75 – 7/14/25)
