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Westminster College Celebrity Series Debuts The Ten Tenors
The Westminster College Celebrity Series opens the 2004-2005 season with The Ten Tenors Friday, Oct. 1, at 8 p.m. in the newly-refurbished Orr Auditorium.
"Westminster is the opening show for The Ten Tenors North American tour," said Gene DeCaprio, director of the Celebrity Series. "They plan to release their new CD Oct. 1, which will be featured on radio stations throughout the country."
This powerful and entertaining vocal group from Australia have amazed and delighted audiences through Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and now America. Their music jumps from Broadway to the Bee Gees.
"You'll be bowled over by the great vocal sound these ten voices generate," DeCaprio said. "They are fun, hip, witty, and armed with their great voices and boundless enthusiasm, they are a terrifically entertaining ensemble."
Westminster'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. For tickets, contact Judy Behm, acting box office assistant of the Westminster College Celebrity Series at (724) 946-7354 or e-mail behmj@westminster.edu.
Westminster College Features a Weekend of Instrumental Concerts
The Westminster College Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band will perform a joint spring concert to "Celebrate the Seniors" Friday, April 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium. The Westminster Jazz Ensemble will perform Saturday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the Berlin Lounge, which is located in the McKelvey Campus Center.
The concerts are under the baton of Dr. R. Tad Greig, director of bands at Westminster College.
"The Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band combined concert features a wide variety of outstanding literature for both groups," Greig said. "We will also feature Dr. Nancy Zipay-DeSalvo [chair and assistant professor of music] on a wonderful work for 24 winds and piano titled Introduction and Capriccio' from the pen of John Barnes Chance. We will also have a premiere. I contracted composer Cormac Cannon to take the Westminster Hymn,' our Alma Mater, and re-arrange it for our ensemble. He has done a wonderful job, and the combined band will perform this newly arranged Westminster Hymn' at the conclusion of the concert."
The Wind Ensemble will also play Michael Torke's Grand Central Station,' David Stanhpe's Folksongs Set #3,' Eric Whitacre's Sleep,' and Philip Parker's Clowns.'
The Symphonic Band will open with Robert Sheldon's Danse Celestiale," and continue with Richard Saucedo's Sure on This Shining Light,' Claude Smith's Concert Variations,' Mark Camphouse's Yosemite Autumn,' and John Philip Sousa's Sabre and Spurs.'
Saturday night's performance of the Jazz Ensemble will feature Katherine Duncan, a senior English and music major from Indiana, singing Almost Like Being in Love.'
"We will also feature our new saxophone instructor, Jim Flowers, in the Thad Jones, Mel Lewis classic Big Dipper,' Greig said. "The ensemble will perform music from Chic Corea, Count Basie, and more."
The events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Greig at (724) 946-7279 or e-mail greigrk@westminster.edu.
Professors Will Present Research on Lunar Misconceptions
Two Westminster College education professors, Dr. Patrick Krantz and Dr. Eileen Morelli, will present "Lunar Misconceptions, Children's Literature, and the Development of the ECLiPSE Instrument" Wednesday, March 1, at 11:45 a.m. the Sebastian Mueller Theater located in the McKelvey Campus Center.
"Our research is related to children's conceptual development of ideas on the phases of the moon," Krantz said. "Connections will be made to children's literature as well as the formation of misconceptions."
Faculty Forum, established in 1990, serves as a venue for the exchange of ideas and information among Westminster College faculty. Speakers present their research, teaching ideas, lectures, performances, special programs, and uses of technology to keep faculty informed about the work of colleagues from many disciplines.
Krantz, who has been with Westminster College since 2002, earned his undergraduate degree from West Virginia University, his master's from Northwest Missouri State University, and his Ph.D. from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Contact Krantz at (724) 946-7181 or e-mail krantzpd@westminster.edu for more information.
Morelli, who has been with Westminster College since 2002, earned her undergraduate degree from Youngstown State University, her master's from Valparaiso University, and her Ed.D. from the University of Pittsburgh, Contact Morelli at (724) 946-6035 or e-mail morellem@westminster.edu for more information.
"Complete Works of Shakespeare" Appearing at Westminster
"The Complete Works of William Shakespeare," an adult spoof, is scheduled Friday and Saturday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. in the McKelvey Campus Center Club Room.
Westminster College Student to Give Senior Violin Recital
Keith Dryburgh, a Westminster College biology and music major, will give his senior violin recital Saturday, March 31, at 3 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel.
Westminster College to Host 101st New Wilmington Missionary Conference
Carrying its tradition of mobilizing individuals and churches for mission into a second century, the 101st New Wilmington Missionary Conference (NWMC) will be held at Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pa. from July 22-28.
Math Professor Published
Dr. Natacha Fontes-Merz, Westminster assistant professor of mathematics, had two of her articles published.
Westminster College Hosts History Day March 27
Westminster College will host over 150 students from 12 area middle and high schools during the History Day competition Tuesday, March 27, at Old 77 and McKelvey Campus Center.
Westminster College to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
In observance of Native American Heritage Month, Westminster College will host the Piscataway Indian Nation Dancers and Singers Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Berlin Student Lounge in the McKelvey Campus Center.
Westminster College's 2,300-year-old Mummy Moving off Campus for September
Lady Pesed, Westminster College's 2,300-year-old mummy, will move Tuesday at 9 a.m. from her home in the Mack Science Library (Hoyt Science Resources Center) to the Lawrence County Historical Society. Distinguished pall bearers will move Lady Pesed into a hearse for her 12-mile trip. Lady Pesed will be part of a month-long "Ancient Journeys: A Study of Egyptian Burial Practices" exhibit.
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