Community & Culture

Julie Zhu, a composer, artist and carillonneur whose work combines instrumental music, electronics and performance art. An assistant professor of performing arts technology at the University of Michigan, Zhu performs regularly on the University’s Burton Memorial Tower and the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Tower and previously served as resident carillonneur at Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue in New York City.

The annual Summer Carillon Concert Series features accomplished guest carillonneurs performing on the College’s 42-bell Duff-Armington Memorial Carillon on select Friday afternoons in July and August.

One of only 55 college carillons in the nation, Westminster’s Duff-Armington Memorial Carillon is an integral part of campus life. The 42 bells ring the “Westminster Chime” every quarter hour throughout the day.

The free concerts begin at 11:30 a.m. on the Quad outside Old Main. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and lunch while enjoying the performances. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be held in Wallace Memorial Chapel.

For more information about the concert series, contact Mitchell Stecker, Westminster’s organist and carillonneur, at steckem@westminster.edu or 724-946-7019.

Michael Gancz, a carillonneur, composer and music researcher pursuing a doctorate at Stanford University’s Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics. Gancz performs on Stanford’s Lou Henry Hoover Memorial Carillon and holds music degrees from Yale University and a carillon diploma from the Royal Carillon School “Jef Denyn” in Mechelen, Belgium.

The annual Summer Carillon Concert Series features accomplished guest carillonneurs performing on the College’s 42-bell Duff-Armington Memorial Carillon on select Friday afternoons in July and August.

One of only 55 college carillons in the nation, Westminster’s Duff-Armington Memorial Carillon is an integral part of campus life. The 42 bells ring the “Westminster Chime” every quarter hour throughout the day.

The free concerts begin at 11:30 a.m. on the Quad outside Old Main. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and lunch while enjoying the performances. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be held in Wallace Memorial Chapel.

For more information about the concert series, contact Mitchell Stecker, Westminster’s organist and carillonneur, at steckem@westminster.edu or 724-946-7019.

The Soundtrack of an Era!

Legendary band Three Dog Night claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records, or sold more concert tickets than Three Dog Night. And their hit songs wind through the fabric of pop culture today, whether on the radio where they are heard day in and day out, in TV commercials or in major motion pictures.

THREE DOG NIGHT’s Top 40 Hits include; “Mama Told Me (Not to Come),” “Joy to the World,” “Black and White,” “Shambala,” “Easy To Be Hard,” “An Old Fashioned Love Song,” “One,” “The Show Must Go On,” “Never Been To Spain,” “Eli’s Coming,” “The Family of Man,” “Liar,” “Celebrate,” “Out In The Country,” “Pieces of April,” “One Man Band” and others.

THREE DOG NIGHT had 21 consecutive Top 40 hits, including 3 #1 singles, 11 Top 10’s, 18 straight Top 20’s, 7 million-selling singles and 12 straight RIAA Certified Gold

Sponsored by Springfield Restaurant Group.

To purchase tickets visit: westminster.edu/celebrity

From the West End to Westminster College!

Get ready for an unforgettable night with The Barricade Boys! Direct from London, these four powerhouse performers bring an electrifying show filled with stunning vocals, high energy, and nonstop entertainment. Enjoy hits from Les Misérables and Jersey Boys, along with a crowd-pleasing mix of pop, rock, swing, and Motown classics.

More than just a concert, the show features hilarious and inspiring stories from their experiences performing around the world and in London’s West End, including Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, Billy Elliot, The Sound of Music and more. Get ready for a night you’ll never forget!

“Sen-Bloody-Sational! From start to finish, the Barricade Boys are responsible for one of the slickest, most professional, best put-together concerts this writer has seen on either side of The Atlantic.” - Broadwayworld.com

Sponsored by Joseph Family Dental.

To purchase tickets visit: westminster.edu/celebrity

The Westminster College Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Aaron D. Himes, presents their fall concert.

This concert is free and open to the public. For more information contact us at schoolofmusic@westminster.edu.

The Westminster College Choirs, under the direction of Dr. Ryan Keeling, presents their fall concert.

This concert is free and open to the public. For more information contact us at schoolofmusic@westminster.edu.

Students in the School of Music present an evening of chamber music.

This concert is free and open to the public. For more information contact us at schoolofmusic@westminster.edu.

The Westminster College Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Melinda Crawford Perttu, presents their fall concert.

This concert is free and open to the public. For more information contact us at schoolofmusic@westminster.edu.

Students in the School of Music present solo works in this annual competition. Winners will have the chance to perform as soloists with the Westminster College Orchestra at a future concert.

This competition is open to the public and free to attend. For more information contact us at schoolofmusic@westminster.edu.

The Westminster College Jazz Ensemble presents their fall semester concert.

This concert is free and open to the public. For more information contact us at schoolofmusic@westminster.edu.

Retro Cool Meets Holiday Cheer

Let’s get Hip for the Holidays, as Under the Streetlamp celebrates with a joyous performance of your favorite holiday tunes plus songs from the American Radio Songbook.

Oh what fun it is to dance in the aisles while merrily singing along to songs from their live PBS Specials and studio album, Hip to the Holidays.

It’s a joyous celebration that blends nostalgia with show-stopping talent, perfect for getting you and your family in the holiday spirit!

Sponsored by First Choice Federal Credit Union and Shenango on the Green.

To purchase tickets visit: westminster.edu/celebrity

The Westminster College Jazz Ensemble presents their early spring concert.

This concert is free and open to the public. For more information contact us at schoolofmusic@westminster.edu.

The Westminster College Symphonic Band, under the direction of Dr. Aaron D. Himes, presents their early spring concert.

This concert is free and open to the public. For more information contact us at schoolofmusic@westminster.edu.

Rhythm, Energy, and Pure Talent Collide!

Get ready for a show that will have you quite literally on your feet! The StepCrew is a dynamic dance extravaganza fusing Irish, Tap, and Ottawa Valley styles into one unforgettable theatrical experience. Led by Irish dance icon Cara Butler and powerhouse step dancers Jon and Nathan Pilatzke, this show explodes with energy, precision, and passion. The StepCrew delivers electrifying rhythms, soaring vocals, and jaw-dropping choreography. Whether you’re a dance fanatic or a music lover, this show has something to thrill everyone.

“The StepCrew is a show that very simply, cannot be missed. The focus, energy, and sheer virtuosity on display from the entire cast is nothing short of mind-boggling… The StepCrew is truly one of the most exciting things I have seen in a long time.” - Jean Butler of Riverdance, Dancing On Dangerous Ground

Sponsored by North Memorial Animal Hospital.

To purchase tickets visit: westminster.edu/celebrity

The Westminster College Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Aaron D. Himes, presents their early spring concert.

This concert is free and open to the public. For more information contact us at schoolofmusic@westminster.edu.

Students in the School of Music present opera scenes.

This concert is free and open to the public. For more information contact us at schoolofmusic@westminster.edu.

The Westminster College Jazz Ensemble presents their late spring concert.

This concert is free and open to the public. For more information contact us at schoolofmusic@westminster.edu.

The Westminster College Choirs, under the direction of Dr. Ryan Keeling, presents their spring concert.

This concert is free and open to the public. For more information contact us at schoolofmusic@westminster.edu.

THE MUSIC OF PAUL McCARTNEY Featuring Tony Kishman

Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney is the explosive multimedia concert experience starring Tony Kishman, veteran of Broadway’s smash hit Beatlemania. Hailed as “The Quintessential Paul McCartney,” Kishman has wowed audiences across the globe with his uncanny look, sound, and charisma, backed by a powerhouse band of world-class musicians.

From “Hey Jude” to “Live and Let Die,” “Penny Lane” to “Maybe I’m Amazed,” the show delivers note-perfect recreations of McCartney’s greatest hits with stunning visuals, state-of-the-art sound, and the infectious energy that made Sir Paul a legend.

Every performance brings sold-out crowds to their feet—cheering, singing, and giving standing ovation after standing ovation. This is more than a tribute. It’s a celebration of one of the greatest songbooks in music history.

When Beatles producer Sir George Martin says, “You sound like Paul McCartney”—and Paul himself calls you “a great musician”—what more needs to be said?

Sponsored by UPMC Horizon and UPMC Jameson.

To purchase tickets visit: westminster.edu/celebrity

Students in the School of Music present an evening of chamber music.

This concert is free and open to the public. For more information contact us at schoolofmusic@westminster.edu.

The Westminster College Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Melinda Crawford Perttu, presents their spring concert.

This concert is free and open to the public. For more information contact us at schoolofmusic@westminster.edu.

The Westminster College Bands, under the direction of Dr. Aaron D. Himes, presents their annual gala concert.

This concert is free and open to the public. For more information contact us at schoolofmusic@westminster.edu.