7:30 PM
The Westminster College Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of P.J. Gatch III, presents a concert featuring works by Chad Heiny, Ivan Trevino, Lynn Glassrock, Philip Glasn, and Brett Dietz.
Free and open to the public.
6:30 PM
Ceòl na Teud (Scottish traditional music ensemble), Chamber Singers and the Westminster College Jazz Ensemble will perform on Thursday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m., at the New Wilmington Borough Park Amphitheater under the direction of School of Music faculty, Dr. Melinda Crawford Perttu, Dr. Ryan Keeling, and Mr. JaKobe Henry. The event is free and open to the public.
Ceòl na Teud, Westminster’s Scottish music ensemble, which is made up of fiddles, guitar, mandolin, flute, and bass, will feature lively Scottish dance tunes like “The Wappinschaw,” “Jenny Dang the Weaver,” and “Tam Lin,” alongside jigs and their version of Westminster's Alma Mater – all performed in the traditional Scottish style. The Westminster College Chamber Singers, the College’s premiere choral ensemble, will be presenting Bob Chilcott’s A Little Jazz Mass for chamber choir and jazz combo featuring piano, drums, and bass. The Westminster College Jazz Ensemble will close out the performance with three tunes from a variety of genres.
In case of inclement weather, the concert will take place in Berlin Lounge in Westminster College’s McKelvey Campus Center.
Beyond the Quad Art Series is supported by Westminster alumni Bob and Debby Jewell and coordinated by the Center for Professional Development and Community Engagement at Westminster College. Questions can be directed to Dr. Helen Boylan, Faculty Fellow for Community Engagement, at boylahhm@westminster.edu or 724-946-6293.
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
Celebrity Series presents Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock and Roll, Part 3.
From the birth of rock & roll in the 1940s to the glory years of the 50s, 60s, and 70s, and all the way through the 80s MTV era, composer/lyricist Neil Berg pays tribute to the fascinating stories and groundbreaking music of everyone’s favorite genre. With a cast of Broadway headliners and rock & roll icons, this star-studded show pays tribute to five decades of legends from Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley to The Who, Aerosmith, Springsteen, Journey, and more.
This event is sponsored by Giant Eagle and North Memorial Animal Hospital.
For more information or to buy tickets, visit: www.westminster.edu/celebrity