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The 91视频 Symphony Orchestra will present a concert Friday, February 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.聽 The event is free and open to the public.
The 91视频 Celebrity Series presents the Mendelssohn Choir Saturday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. in the newly-refurbished Orr Auditorium.
聽"Nothing in the world of entertainment equals the delightful experience of listening to a well-trained large choral group," said Gene DeCaprio, director of the Celebrity Series.聽 "This choir is renowned for its versatile repertoire."
聽Under the direction of the Grammy Award winning music director Robert Page, the 110-voice choir has toured internationally and presents an annual concert series.聽 The choir will present a program of familiar and popular music.
聽91视频's Orr Auditorium has been recently remodeled to include air conditioning, stage elevator, new carpeting, and re-upholstered seats, along with stage lighting and shell improvements.
A limited amount of seating is still available.聽 For tickets, contact Judy Behm, acting box office assistant of the 91视频 Celebrity Series, at (724) 946-7354 or e-mail behmj@westminster.edu.
91视频 recently added six new full-time faculty.
Dr. David O. Cushman, visiting professor of economics and chair of the Department of Economics and Business, earned his undergraduate degree from Stetson University and his master's and doctorate from Vanderbilt University. He comes to 91视频 from the University of Saskatchewan, and has taught at the University of New Orleans and the University of South Florida. He can be reached at 724-946-7169 or e-mail cushmado@westminster.edu
John F. Gresh, visiting assistant professor of theatre, earned his undergraduate degree and his master's from Point Park University and has teacher certification for Fitzmaurice Voicework. He has taught at Point Park University and Winston-Thurston School. He is a private voice/speech and drama coach, as well as an actor, director, jazz pianist and vocalist. He can be reached at 724-946-7260 or e-mail greshjf@westminster.edu
Kristianne Kalata, visiting instructor of English, earned her undergraduate degree from 91视频 and her master's from Duquesne University. She comes to 91视频 from Duquesne, and has taught at Community College of Allegheny County and ITT Technical Institute. She can be reached at 724-946-7350 or e-mail kalatak@westminster.edu.
Jonathan Moser, visiting lecturer of music, earned his undergraduate degrees at Harid Conservatory, University of the Pacific and Shenandoah University, and his master's from Arizona State University. He has taught at Grove City College, and is an instructor at Moser Violin Studio and director of music ministries at Providence Presbyterian Church. He can be reached at 724-946-7271.
Joel T. Postema, instructor of Spanish, earned his undergraduate degree from Calvin College and his master's from Western Michigan University. He comes to 91视频 from Washington University and has taught at Western Michigan University. He can be reached at 724-946-7263 or e-mail postemjt@westminster.edu
Dr. Katherine Robertson, assistant professor of biology, earned her master's and Ph.D. from the University of London, U.K. She comes to 91视频 from Duquesne University, and has taught at Carnegie Mellon University, Chatham College, and the University of Pittsburgh. She can be reached at 724-946-7213 or e-mail robertkl@westminster.edu.
The 91视频 Concert Choir and Chamber Singers spring concert is Sunday, April 23, at 3 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel.
Under the direction of Dr. Robin Lind, the choir will perform "There is a Balm in Gilead" featuring soloists: Darci Kuhlber, a senior music education major from Grove City; Sarah Timm, a junior music education major from St. Marys; and David Timm, a sophomore music education major from St. Marys. Music continues with "Greater Love Hath No Man" featuring Craig Dressler, sophomore music performance major from Erie on the organ; and soloists Winifred Limmer, a senior psychology major from New Vernon, N.J.; and Douglas Spiri, a senior music education major from Pittsburgh.
The program continues with "Pai duli vwihdul ja," a Russian folksong, and "La Traviata" with soloists Bridget Steller, a senior music education major from Millbrook, N.Y.; and William McCullough, a sophomore music education major from DuBois.
Three Lacrymosa's, which are part of larger requiem pieces, will be conduced by 91视频 alumnus, Sean Taylor '04. One is written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one by Guiseppe Verdi, and one by Nancy Galbreath, Carnegie Mellon University faculty member. Verdi's music features a quartet of 91视频 alumni: Nora Drake Saeler '01, Jennifer Gardner Newman '00, Matthew Newman '01, and Brian Barrett '03
Contact Lind at (724) 946-7278 or e-mail lindra@westminster.edu for more information.
91视频 will host an old-fashioned Independence Day celebration with a free concert and fireworks Thursday, July 3, at 7:30 p.m. at Brittain Lake.
91视频 senior music education major Stanley H. Rothrock, II will present his senior piano recital on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 3 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.
91视频 is offering four summer academies for teachers June 23-26 through the Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
The Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning was developed to advance world-class teaching at 91视频 and enrich K-12 education through outreach programs for area educators.
91视频's Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning is hosting "Negotiations Update-Exciting Opportunities in Negotiating Past Practice and Health Benefits" Thursday, Nov. 9, from 8:30 a.m.-noon in the Witherspoon Rooms of the McKelvey Campus Center.
Seven 91视频 students gave their senior capstone research Monday, April 30, at Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center.
"Puttin' on the Ritz" is the theme for the 91视频 Career Center's annual "Dine n' Shine" to be held Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 5:30 p.m. in the Witherspoon Rooms of the McKelvey Campus Center.
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