When a full chorus of voices hits a chord perfectly and holds it, the singers know it.

Minot's Heritage Singers know this elated feeling well, and will share it with a new generation in the third annual Young Men's Choral Festival.

More than 200 high schools in North Dakota and Montana were invited to take part in a full day of intensive training, followed by a public concert Monday at 7:30 p.m. in Minot State University's Ann Nicole Nelson Hall.

"We have Harold Eastburn, a graduate of MSU who's now a college director in Oregon as clinician," said Bob Briggs, festival chairman.

Briggs is a retired superintendent at Surrey, and directed the Elks Band for several seasons, besides singing with the Heritage Singers.

"We sent out music ahead of time for the participants to work with their music teachers in preparation," he said. "That's both the high schoolers and college men who are joining in. They will be receiving instruction, having rehearsals and finally performing for the public here. It's great to see the tradition of the Heritage Singers continue."

There is no charge for admission to the concert. Those interested can still contact Briggs at 839-7880 for information about participation, or e-mail him at bobbriggs@srt.com.

-- Ceecy Nucker

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Broadway tour opens 2009-10 season

BISMARCK -- Jam Theatricals and the Bismarck Civic Center announce Broadway in Bismarck's 2009-10 season opener, "Cirque Dreams Illumination." The show, Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m., presents a city of dreamers.

The season also includes "Camelot" Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m.; "The Rat Pack is Back!" March 17 at 7:30 p.m.; "Cats" April 5 at 7:30 p.m. and "Jesus Christ Superstar," a holdover from the 2008-09 season, Dec. 26 at 7 p.m.

Subscriptions are on sale now. Subscriber benefits include guaranteed same seats to all season shows and a chance to renew those seats from year to year. Subscribers also receive additional ticket discounts and the chance to purchase tickets to added shows before the general public. Tickets are received by mail to avoid box office lines and lost ticket insurance is included at no charge.

Prices for three-show and four-show subscriptions range from $75 to $190 depending on the seating choice.

The "Jesus Christ Superstar" performance can be added to the current season for an additional cost. Also, subscriber tickets already purchased for "Jesus Christ Superstar" as part of the 2008-09 season will be honored for this show. New subscriber orders will be processed in the order they are received after all current subscribers' renewal requests have been processed. All seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Only subscription sales are available at this time. Tickets for individual shows will go on sale as each performance date approaches.

For more information on subscription renewals or becoming a subscriber to the Broadway in Bismarck 2009-10 Season, visit the Bismarck Civic Center box office or call the subscriber hot line at 355-1384.

-- Daily News Staff