Westminster College Celebrity Series to Present Two Additional Christmas Shows

The Westminster College Celebrity Series announces two extra Christmas shows.

"Christmas Bells Are Ringing" featuring the River City Brass Band, the Westminster College Concert Choir, the sixth-grade choirs from Hermitage and Wilmington Area School Districts, and local artist Joni McFarland, is scheduled Monday, Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.

The 27-piece River City Brass Band is the first to be established in the United States in over 25 years, and is the largest full-time brass band in America. The yuletide spirit will abound when they deliver the holiday cheer in the form of traditional carols and Christmas classics.

Jeanne Wushinske directs the sixth graders in the Wilmington Area Middle School, and Julie Freeman conducts the Hermitage students. Directing the Westminster College Concert Choir is Dr. Robin Lind.

Students are admitted free with an adult to this performance. Adults can purchase tickets by contacting Connie McGinnis, assistant director of the Celebrity Series, at (724) 946-7354, or available seats can be purchased at the door.

"The Joy of Singing Christmas" featuring Marianne Cornetti, an internationally recognized mezzo-soprano, will take place Sunday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel.

Cornetti, a native of Cabot, Pa., has gained recognition as one of today's finest Verdi mezzos. She has appeared on the stages of La Scala, Arena di Verona, Teatro Bellini in Catania, as well as with the opera companies of Washington, Pittsburgh, Minnesota, Baltimore, and Atlanta. She will debut at the Metropolitan Opera in the 2002-2003 season as Amneris in Aida.

This concert is free and open to the public.

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