Westminster Celebrity Series Director Receives Commander's Award

Gene DeCaprio, director of the Westminster College Celebrity Series, recently received the Commander's Award for Public Service from the Department of the Army.

 According to the certificate, DeCaprio received this award "for outstanding public service to The United States Army Field Band while acting as a concert coordinator and sponsor for seven performances by the Musical Ambassadors of the Army' for over 12 years.  Mr. DeCaprio's enthusiastic support and tireless efforts in concert promotion have enabled the Field Band to perform its mission of strengthening ties between the civilian population and the Army by reaching more than 7,000 citizens.  His efforts are a milestone in service to The United States Army Field Band, the United States Army, and the thousands who have attended these performances."

 "We are proud of Gene for and grateful to him for the gifts of entertainment that he brings to Western Pennsylvania through the Celebrity Series and related programming," said Westminster College President R. Thomas Williamson.

 DeCaprio, who has been with Westminster College since 1989, earned his undergraduate degree from Westminster College and his master's from the University of Wisconsin.
 
Contact DeCaprio at (724) 946-7371 or e-mail decapre@westminster.edu for more information.

Gene DeCaprio, Director of the Westminster College Celebrity Series