Eight Westminster College music students were selected to participate in the 62nd annual Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band March 13-15 at Allegheny College in Meadville.

The students are:

Emily Burke, a senior music education major, is a daughter of Dudley and Stephanie Burke of Chardon, Ohio, and a graduate of Chardon High School. She plays flute.

Alison Gerginski, a junior elementary education major, is a daughter of Mark and Barbara Gerginski of Harmony and a graduate of Seneca Valley High School. She plays tuba.

Joseph Ohodnicki, a junior music education major, is a son of Paul and Marie Ohodnicki of East Pittsburgh and a graduate of Woodland Hills High School. He plays trombone.

Sarah Ortz, a sophomore music education major, is a daughter of William and Connie Ortz of Petersburg, Ohio, and a graduate of Springfield Local High School. She plays horn.

Jennie Smith, a junior music and Christian education major, is a daughter of Kendall and Julia Smith of Trophy Club, Texas, and a graduate of Western Hills High School. She plays oboe.

Erin Thompson, a junior music education major, is a daughter of Thomas and Linda Thompson of Imperial and a graduate of West Allegheny High School. She plays flute.

Stephen Wheeler, a senior mathematics and music major, is a son of Frank and Terry Wheeler of Crescent Township and a graduate of Moon Area High School. He plays bassoon.

Christin Zolkiewicz, a junior music performance major, is a daughter of Samuel and Leslieann Harris of Monaca and a graduate of Center High School. She plays horn.

Ortz will be attending for the first time. "I am so thankful to have the opportunity to play with such a wonderful group of musicians," she said. "I'm really looking forward, not only to playing with these musicians, but also to learning some new and interesting literature."

On arrival, students will rehearse for an hour before auditioning for specific placement in the ensemble.

Westminster director of bands Dr. R. Tad Greig said, "Students have the opportunity to meet and work with students from 25-30 colleges and universities throughout the state. In addition, they have the experience of working with wind conductors who are highly recognized nationally and internationally."

The honors ensemble, which is the longest continually held festival of its kind in the country, will present a March 15 concert at 2 p.m.

Contact Greig at (724) 946-7279 or e-mail greigrt@westminster.edu for more information.

Front (l-r): Christin Zolkiewicz, Alison Gerginski, Jennie Smith. Back (l-r): Sarah Ortz, Stephen Wheeler, Emily Burke, Erin Thompson, Joe Ohodnicki