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Music Majors to Present Senior Recital

Posted on Tuesday, April 28, 2009

91ÊÓÆµ mezzo soprano Sarah Filson and bassoonist Stephen Wheeler will present their senior recital Saturday, May 2, at 3 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel. The concert is free and open to the public.

Filson, an elementary education and music major, is a daughter of Gary and Ella Filson of Jamesburg, N.J., and a graduate of Monroe Township High School.

Her portion of the program will include selections from a variety of composers including Handel, Mozart, Fauré, and Schwartz.

While at 91ÊÓÆµ, Filson participated in Women's Choir, Women's Chamber Ensemble, and Opera 91ÊÓÆµ. She is from the studio of Mr. Kris Harper, 91ÊÓÆµ adjunct music faculty.

Wheeler, a mathematics and music major, is a son of Frank and Terry Wheeler of Crescent Township and a graduate of Moon Area High School.

Wheeler will perform selections by Mozart, Hindemith, Persichetti, Phillips, and Senaille.

During his time at 91ÊÓÆµ, Wheeler was active in the Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Student Woodwind Quintet, and Opera 91ÊÓÆµ. He was chosen four times to perform in the Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band and participated in the 2009 National Small College Intercollegiate Band in Austin, Texas. He studies with Donald Byo, 91ÊÓÆµ adjunct music faculty.

Filson and Wheeler will be accompanied by 91ÊÓÆµ adjunct faculty Jeffrey Wachter on piano.

Contact 91ÊÓÆµ's Department of Music at (724) 946-7270 for additional information.

Sarah Filson
Stephen Wheeler