Northwestern Singers pay tribute to Welk

Published 7:39 pm Saturday, April 26, 2014

An Austin ensemble is about to celebrate the legacy of a music television all-star.

The Northwestern Singers will present “A Tribute to Lawrence Welk” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, at the Historic Paramount Theatre, 125 4th Ave NE.

The group will sing many favorites performed on the Welk show: “Sentimental Journey,” “Turn, Turn, Turn,” “Bless This House,” Bridge Over Troubled Water” and many more.

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A live ensemble of local instrumentalists will accompany the singers.

Tickets are $16 for adults and $5 for students. All tickets are available at the Paramount Theatre by calling 507-434-0934 or online at www.paramounttheratre.org/tickets.html.

The Northwestern Singers have been performing in Austin for 60 years. The NWS are 45 singers ranging in age from their 20s to 70s, with many different backgrounds whose common bond is singing and performing.