The first event of its kind in Austin, St. Edward's University is pleased to present A Cappella Fest, featuring vocal music performances by various local university, civic, and church groups, the concert will be held on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. in the Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center on campus.

University music performances include the St. Edward's University Chorale and Madrigal Singers and the University of Texas' Ransom Notes. In addition, German women's chorus Austin Saengerrunde Damenchor and barbershop quartet Sterling also will perform. Sterling has been ranked in the top 20 quartets internationally for the past two years.

• Who: General Public

• What: A Cappella Fest

Admission: $10; $5 for students with valid ID and seniors

• When: Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, at 7:30 p.m.

• Where: Mabee Ballroom, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center,

St. Edward's University, 3001 South Congress Avenue