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Five Westminster instrumentalists earned top spots at the 59th Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Honors Band held recently at Shippensburg University.
The band is comprised of students from colleges and universities from across the state. This year's band was chosen from 30 Pennsylvania colleges and universities.
"I continue to be extremely proud of the talent of our instrumentalists," said Dr. R. Tad Greig, director of bands and assistant professor of music at Westminster College. "This honors festival allows our instrumentalists to compete with students from outstanding university programs across our state. Each year, our musicians consistently place at or near the top of their sections."
Zelienople, PA
Jacob Moon, a son of Reid and Krista Moon, earned the first chair over six other euphonium players, allowing him the honor of playing a solo in the concert. Moon, a sophomore music education major, is a graduate of Seneca Valley High School.
Grove City, PA
Allison Henley, a daughter of Donald and Nancy Henley, earned a first chair in the second alto saxophone section. Henley, a senior music education major, is a graduate of Grove City Area High School.
McDonald, PA
Eric Walker, a son of Lewis and June Walker, earned the second chair of of seven tuba players. Walker, a sophomore music education and political science major, is a graduate of West Allegheny High School.
Poland, OH
Jenna Diorio, a daughter of Gary and Anna Marie Diorio, earned a fourth chair on clarinet. Diorio, a junior English and music major, is a graduate of Boardman High School.
Crescent, PA
Stephen Wheeler, a son of Frank and Terry Wheeler, placed second chair first bassoon. Wheeler, a freshman mathematics and music major, is a graduate of Moon Area High School.
Contact Greig at (724) 946-7279 or e-mail greigrt@westminster.edu for more information.
"If you and your family can't find something fun to do at the New Wilmington Community Arts & Heritage Festival, you're not trying hard enough," according to New Wilmington Area Chamber of Commerce President Tim Kelly.
Westminster College offers block courses that enable busy adult students to get credit for two courses per semester while attending class only one night per week.
Westminster College is offering four summer academies for teachers June 23-26 through the Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
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Written by Clarence Harms, Director of the Field Station
The Westminster College Peace Studies Program and Student Government Association will host U.S. Navy Seaman Jonathan Hutto on Friday, Feb. 15, at 6 p.m. in Philips Lecture Hall of the Hoyt Science Resources Center. The event is free to the public.
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The Westminster College Celebrity Series will close its 2008-2009 season with Bye Bye Birdie Saturday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.
Westminster College psychology major Miranda Gruber presented her senior capstone research March 5 at the 81st annual Eastern Psychological Association (EPA) Conference in Brooklyn, N.Y.
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