The University Chorale under the direction of Nicolás Alberto Dosman presents their spring concert at First Parish Church, 425 Congress Street in Portland on Friday, May 5 at 5 p.m. The theme of this concert "Cinco de Mayo" will celebrate the work Misa Criolla by Argentinian composer Ariel Ramirez. And what "Cinco de Mayo" Celebration would be complete without featuring music from Mexico? The chorale will also perform a baroque work by Mexican composer Manuel Sumaya.

Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for students, seniors, USM employees and alumni. Purchase tickets online at www.usm.maine.edu/music/boxoffice, or by calling 207-780-5555.

Those needing special accommodations to participate fully in this program, contact Lori Arsenault, (207) 780-5142, loria@maine.edu. Hearing impaired: call USM's telex / TDD number (207) 780-5646.