News Archive

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Westminster College will host a fall open house event for high school students and potential transfer students on Saturday, Nov. 13.

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

The brothers of Westminster’s Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity will host a “Movember” Music Festival to raise awareness about men’s health from 9 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Anderson Amphitheater.

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Colleen Wilson '97, Community and Corporations Relations Manager at DICK'S Sporting Goods, Co-Director of RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards), and new member of Westminster College's Alumni Council, shares her treasured memories during her time at Westminster, what she's accomplished since graduation, and the importance of trying new things. Read the recent Q&A and lean into what makes Westminster College so special through the people who grew here.

Monday, November 1, 2021

This holiday season, students and faculty at Westminster College are hosting the 18th annual Alternative Gift Market, a nontraditional way for sharing meaningful gifts.

Monday, November 1, 2021

Three poems and a short story written by a member of Westminster College’s English faculty have been published during recent months.

Sunday, October 31, 2021

Brian Chinchilla '12, a Psychology graduate, credits Westminster for his career as a Research Developer with Psychology Software Tools. During his undergraduate career, Westminster's Psychology Department and Psychology Software Tools connected, which piqued his interest into the company.

Friday, October 29, 2021

A Westminster biochemistry major spent the summer researching epigenetics and molecular carcinogenesis at the Virginia Harris Cockrell Cancer Research Center at The University of Texas MD  Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC) in Houston.

Friday, October 29, 2021

Earlier this month, a Westminster College history professor took part in Russia’s first royal wedding since the days of the imperial monarchy.

Thursday, October 28, 2021

Westminster College’s campus will be a featured player in the upcoming Netflix Feature Films’ “The Pale Blue Eye,” starring Christian Bale and Harry Melling.

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

The Westminster College Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. R. Tad Greig, will be recognized as a showcase ensemble by the Collegiate Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) at the Eastern Region Conference in Baltimore, Md., in February 2022.
 
Showcase ensembles are selected by blind audition from a panel of college/university band directors from throughout the northeastern United States. Ensembles from colleges or universities with 5,000 undergraduate students or less are eligible to submit live performances from the past year for consideration.
 
The Westminster College Wind Ensemble submitted a composition that was written for their ensemble, as well as the University of Nevada Las Vegas Wind Orchestra, under the direction of Thomas Leslie. The piece “Il Maestoso,” composed by Wendell Yuponce, was premiered by both Westminster and UNLV last fall.
 
At the upcoming conference, Greig will speak to the regional collegiate directors about the piece and about the Westminster College Wind Ensemble.
 
“As by far the smallest college chosen for this wonderful honor, I could not be more proud of the instrumentalists at Westminster and their desire to meet challenges of the highest musical demand,” said Greig, who also serves as professor of music at Westminster and director of instrumental activities.
 
Over the past 23 years since this ensemble was developed by Greig at Westminster, the Wind Ensemble has earned guest appearances at the Pennsylvania Music Educators State Conference on three occasions, received specific mention in the past two National Association of Schools of Music accreditation visits, performed at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, premiered numerous compositions and performed some of the most challenging repertoire written for bands.
 
In 2017 the Wind Ensemble earned first place in the national “American Prize” competition for a top wind ensemble in the country. Additionally, musicians from this ensemble have regularly earned top chair placement in the Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Bandmasters Honors Band. They have also earned national placement in the CBDNA National Small College Honors Band, allowing for travel to North Carolina, Texas, Minnesota, Arizona, Tennessee and more.
 
Greig, who also serves as director of bands and head of music education, is an active guest conductor, clinician, lecturer and judge throughout the United States. A member of Westminster’s faculty since 1995, Greig earned an undergraduate degree from Grove City College, a master’s degree from Youngstown State University and a Ph.D. from Kent State University.
 
For more information, contact Greig at greigrt@westminster.edu. To learn more about the Westminster College Wind Ensemble, click here.