Junior Music Major to Perform Vocal Recital

Jill Darby, a junior music performance major at Westminster College, will present her vocal recital Monday, April 23, at 8 p.m. in Orr Auditorium 

Darby's program includes Claudio Monteverdi's "Sento un Certo non so che" from the opera L'incoronatione di Poppea; Franz Schubert's "Der Mussensohn;" Robert Schumann's "Der Nussbaum" from the Myrthen Op. 25, No. 3; Ludwig Van Beethoven's "Ich Liebe Dich;" Reynaldo Hahn's "L'heure exquise;" Claude Debussy's "Beau Soir;" Lucy Simon's "How Could I Ever Know" from the musical Secret Garden; Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Pie Jesu;" and John Duke's "When I Set Out for Lyonesse."

Darby, a daughter of John and Joni Darby of Hermitage, is a soprano currently studying voice under the instruction of Bill Ambert.  During her time at Westminster, Darby has been a member of the women's chorus and women's ensemble. She is currently a member of the Westminster Chamber Singers and Concert Choir, where she serves as secretary.

Darby is active in her community as well, performing at many local church and public events. She was a member of the Shenango Valley Chorale for three years. Darby is a graduate of homeschooling.

Contact the Westminster College Music Department at (724) 946-7270 for more information.

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