Instructor of Trombone Timothy Riordan conducts the NIU Trombone Choir’s second piece, “Tenebrae Factae Sunt,” composed by Marc’ Antonio Ingegneri, who lived from 1535 to 1592. “Tenebrae Factae Sunt” translates to “darkness has been made” and is about the gospels of the crucifixion. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
The NIU Trombone Choir bows with Andrew Glendening, director of the School of Music and a professor of music, to the audience after performing their final piece, “Capriol Suite,” arranged by Brain Lynn and composed by Peter Warlock. The trombone choir consisted of two directors for the night, instructor of trombone Timothy Riordan directing the first two pieces and Glendening conducting the suite. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)