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The Westminster College Celebrity Series 2005-06 season offers a variety of musical entertainment from Broadway to county to an indoor marching band performance.
"We are unusually excited about the large-scale shows that make up our next season," said Gene DeCaprio, director of the Westminster College Celebrity Series. "The shows promise the best in American entertainment."
Tuesday, Sept. 27, the season debuts with the Broadway hit "42nd Street." This full-scale production is an American musical theater classic that includes tap dancing, unforgettable songs, stunning costumes, sets and lights all wrapped around the heartwarming story of an unknown chorus girl thrust into stardom. "Lullaby of Broadway," "42nd Street," "We're in the Money," "Shuffle off to Buffalo," and "I Only Have Eyes for Your," are among the many songs included in this show.
Friday, Oct. 14, brings Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder with their bluegrass music. Skaggs projected Bluegrass into the limelight of American entertainment with his 2005 Grammy Award winner for Best Bluegrass Album. Americans were reached with this music in the film, "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?" He and his all-star band, Kentucky Thunder, entertain with not only Bluegrass, but country and gospel as well.
Friday, Nov. 18, the season continues with a most unusual performance of Blast. This group combines brass, percussion and visual performers, and brings the power, passion and precision of outdoor pageantry of a marching band ensemble to the stage. It combines the musical talent, kaleidoscopic movement, and showmanship to an art that this competitive and entertaining.
Wednesday, Nov. 30, features "The Spirit of Christmas," a must-see family show. This delightful and enchanting show takes the audience on a magical sleigh ride to enjoy the most popular Christmas songs of all times. Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Claus kids are combined with gorgeous costumes, breathtaking scenery, a glittering cast of Broadway singers and beautiful high-kicking dancers to bring the joys of Christmas to the whole family.
Saturday, March 11, is a "Broadway Celebration." For generations, the magic of Broadway musicals have entertained audiences of all ages. This show was created to bring the energy, excitement, and wonderful memories of Broadway into one spectacular musical extravaganza. Hits from over 20 Broadway musicals, including "Hello Dolly," "Chorus Line," "Oklahoma," "Cabaret," "Chicago," "Grease," "Copacabana," "Mama Mia," "My Fair Lady," and others are included in this exciting show.
Friday, March 31, concludes the season with one of the most entertaining programs in Celebrity Series history, "The Ten Tenors." Returning by popular demand, "The Ten Tenors" bring their great voices, boundless enthusiasm, and delightful sense of humor to the Orr stage. The music ranges from Broadway to opera, and pop to rock.
Season subscriptions, which range in price from $194 to $209, and single show tickets, which range in price from $37 to $42, are currently on sale. For reservations, contact Connie McGinnis, assistant director of the Celebrity Series, at (724) 946-7354 or e-mail mcginncl@westminster.edu.
Seven Westminster College students will join together to present a "Piano Showcase" recital Monday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.
The program includes Schumann's "Fantasiestucke Op 12;" Bach's "Prelude in B-flat Major, BWV 866a;" Chopin's "Valse Op. 69 nos. 1 & 2;" Debussy's "Arabesque No. 1;" Rachmaninoff's "Rhapsody on a Theme;" Chopin's "Nocturne in C-Minor, Op.48 No. 1;"Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag;" Chopin's "Nocturne in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 1:" and Debussy's "L'Isle Joyeuse."
The performers include:
Imperial, PA
Michael Timcheck is a son of Michael and Joann Timcheck. Timcheck, a freshman music education major, is a graduate of West Allegheny High School.
Pittsburgh, PA
Rachel Hammond is a daughter of Wayne and Theresa Hammond. Hammond, a senior music major, is a graduate of Northgate High School.
New Freeport, PA
Sheila Barnhart is a daughter of Rick and Darleen Barnhart. Barnhart, a junior music performance major, is a graduate of West Greene High School.
Waynesburg, PA
Rebecca Baily is a daughter of Karl and Janice Baily. Baily, a freshman music performance major, is a graduate of Waynesburg Central High School.
Cranberry Twp., PA
Kevin Facciani is a son of Patrick and Joanne Facciani. Facciani, a junior business administration and music major, is a graduate of Seneca Valley High School.
Hermitage, PA
Matthew Fodor is a son of David and Bonnie Fodor. Fodor is a senior music performance major.
Sharpsville, PA
Katie Schultz is a daughter of Robert and Jean Schultz. Schultz, a senior music education major, is a graduate of Mercer High School.
The event is free and open to the public. Contact the Westminster College Department of Music at (724) 946-7270 for more information.
Melissa Logan, a senior public relations major at Westminster College, recently received the Betsy Plank Scholarship from the Public Relations Student Society of America at the 2003 Annual National Conference in New Orleans.
The culmination of Westminster's first cluster travel course to Belize, Central America, was an eye opener for many of the student travelers.
Dorita Bolger, associate professor and librarian at Westminster College, will be included in the 23rd 2002-2003 edition of Who's Who of American Women.
Founded in 1852 and related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Westminster College is ranked in the top ten in the country in graduation rate performance, according to U.S. News & World Report, and is the most affordable national liberal arts college in Pennsylvania. Westminster is also recognized by Yahoo! Internet Life as "one of America's Most Wired Colleges" and by the Templeton Guide as a "Character Building College."
Over 1,600 students benefit from individualized attention from dedicated faculty, while choosing from 39 majors and nearly 100 organizations on the New Wilmington, Pa. campus.
Nikky Lucrécia Douglas, a senior Westminster College music major, will perform her capstone voice recital on Saturday, March 24, at 3 p.m. in W. Charles Wallace Memorial Chapel. The event is free and open to the public.
Westminster College will host the 2007 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 5 High School Honors Chorus concert Saturday, Nov. 3, at 2 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.
Allison Buzzelli, a 2008 Westminster College graduate, was one of nine students awarded a Samuel Robinson Scholarship by the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Westminster College students in the accounting capstone class of Jesse Ligo, Westminster associate professor of accounting and 1982 Westminster graduate, visited the New Castle office of Carbis Walker Feb. 26.
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