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Westminster Honor Society Inducts New Members
The Westminster College chapter of Chi Sigma Iota Academic and Professional Honor Society International recently inducted new members.
The new members included: Debi Allebach, Kelly Fulciniti, Sarah Ann Knopp, Danielle J. Macioge, Burt M. Mamula, Tanya C. Moschillo, Danielle M. Pagley, Stephanie Lynne Peluso, Barbara J. Quincy, Danielle Saraceni, and Natalie Marie Yingling.
The evening's agenda also included the election of officers for the 2004-2005 year. They included Deanna Othites, president; Danielle Macioge, president-elect; Danielle Pagley, secretary; Dr. William Evans, treasurer; and Debi Allebach, chair of events.
For more information, contact Evans at (724) 946-7184 or e-mail evanswj@westminster.edu.
Westminster Senior Vocal Major to Perform Recital
Sara Elizabeth Kimbell, a senior vocal performance major at Westminster College, will perform a recital Saturday, March 12, at 3 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel.
Kimbell will present an hour-long recital with pieces ranging from classical masterpieces to modern day Broadway hits. Featuring some of her favorite composers, the program list includes pieces by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Samuel Barber, and Claude Debussy, in addition to a highly-heralded modern piece by famed playwright Andrew Lloyd Weber. She will be accompanied by Jeff Wachter on piano and assisted by Westminster alumnus Sean Taylor in two duets.
During her career at Westminster College, Kimbell participated in many different music ensembles including the Chamber Choir and Concert Choir. She performed with the Opera Workshop class as Susanna in scenes from The Marriage of Figaro and as one of the Queen's ladies in The Magic Flute. Music honors include a scholarship from the music group Opus One and third place in the sophomore women division at the NATS competition in 2001. Outside the music department, Kimbell participated in many Westminster Theater productions, where she played the part of Abigail in The Crucible and Polly in the musical Crazy For You.
Kimbell is the oldest of four daughters to Jack and Barbara Kimbell, Gibsonia, and is a graduate of Mars Area High School.
Westminster Student to Perform Piano Recital
Sheila Barnhart, a Westminster College sophomore music performance major, will present a piano recital Monday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m.
Her program includes "Sonata in E-flat Major, Hob. XVI/52" by Franz Joseph Haydn, "Nocturne in C Minor, Op. 48 No. 1" by Frederic Chopin, and "Sonata in A Minor, Op. 28" by Sergei Prokofiev.
Barnhart is a daughter of Rick and Darleen Barnhart, New Freeport, and a graduate of West Green High School. She is a member of the Westminster Women's Chorus, and will joint the Westminster Concert Choir in the spring. She has participated in the Titan Marching Band and the pit orchestras from "Kiss Me Kate" and "Carmen." Barnhart is also a teacher for the Westminster College Intern Teaching Program. She actively participates in chamber music on campus and accompanies regularly.
Contact the Westminster College Department of Music at (724) 946-7270 for more information.
Westminster College Offers Stress Management Solutions for Finals
Westminster College offers students several stress management solutions during finals week.
Westminster Student Chosen for Master's Class at Civic Light Opera Academy
Westminster College freshman Sean Taylor, a baritone from Brookville, was among the chosen few to attend a Master's Class with Dr. Robert H. Mclver, voice professor at the Eastman School of Music, at the Civic Light Opera in Pittsburgh.
Westminster College Senior to Give Voice Recital
Shannon DeArment, a senior music education major from Greenville, will give her senior mezzo soprano voice recital Sunday, Nov. 24, at 1 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel.
Westminster College Offers Personal Enrichment Classes
Westminster College announces several personal enrichment and leisure courses for community residents. Continuing Education classes and seminars are non-credit and are open to all interested individuals. Formal admission to Westminster College is not required.
Total Yoga Session C is offered Mondays, April 14-May 12, at 5:30 p.m., and is taught by Kathy Birkholz. This class will focus on poses to aid in stress reduction and relaxation.
Westminster College to Host Cello/Piano Recital Feb. 18
Critically acclaimed cellist Dr. Stephen Framil and Steinway Artist Dr. Nancy Zipay DeSalvo will perform a joint recital Sunday, Feb. 18, at 3 p.m. in Westminster's Wallace Memorial Chapel.
Westminster College Hosts Annual Family Day
Westminster College will welcome guests to its annual Family Day Celebration on Saturday starting at 9:30 a.m.
Earth Week at the Field Station
When Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin proposed federal legislation in 1969 that resulted in the first officially declared Earth Day April 22, 1970 he had no idea how widespread, how fun and how educationally sound that day . . . and the week, would become. This is especially true for Westminster College.
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