TOLEDO—The Heidelberg University Concert Choir, under the direction of Grant W. Cook III, performs at 4 p.m. March 22 at Toledo Rosary Cathedral.

The performance is free and open to the public and includes, among others, works by Joseph Haydn, Aaron Copeland, Ernest von Dohnányi, Morten Lauridsen, Bob Chilcott and Paul Manz. In addition, the program features traditional settings of American hymns.

Since its inception in 1938, the Heidelberg Concert Choir has achieved the distinction of being one of the outstanding collegiate choral ensembles in the Midwest, touring extensively throughout the United States and Europe. In his 12th year as conductor, Dr. Cook (Class of 1989) has continued to build upon the tradition of choral excellence at Heidelberg.

Under his direction, the choir has performed at state and regional meetings of the American Choral Directors Association and Music Educators National Conference, premiered works by the prominent American composers Daniel E. Gawthrop and John V. Mochnick and appeared in concert at Washington National Cathedral. In June 2008, the choir completed a successful tour of Austria and Germany, which included performances in and around Vienna, Salzburg, Munich and Heidelberg.

For more information about the concert, contact Rosary Cathedral at 419-244-9575.