Head to the Daines Concert Hall on the campus of Utah State University tonight, June 2, at 8 p.m. for a free concert by the American Festival Chorus and the Deseret String Quartet.  This production is the opening event for the Mormon History Association’s 57th annual national conference being held in Logan this week and the public is invited.

The American Festival Chorus will perform four works by nationally renowned composer Leroy Robertson, who at one time taught music at North Cache High School. He wrote many classical works along with eight hymns found in the hymnbook of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His arrangements have been performed and recorded by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. He is most well-known for his Oratorio from the Book of Mormon.

Dr. Roger Miller will give a short presentation about Robertson’s life and works.

The Deseret String Quartet has a rich history of academic and national performance. They have been praised for their “mesmerizing” performances that leave “listeners…utterly inspired by the depth and virtuosity” (Journal of the American Viola Society).

For more information about the conference, visit mormonhistoryassociation.org The theme is Landscape, Art and Religion: The Intermountain West and the World. Registration for the conference itself is still available at the door.