Posted on Friday, October 7, 2005
Westminster College celebrates Veterans Day with "In the Mood," a 1940s musical revue, Thursday, Nov. 3, at 8 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.
"This show is a celebration and reminiscence of the songs of World War II and the Big Band era, including the Andrews Sisters," said Gene DeCaprio, director of the Westminster College Celebrity Series. "This was music that moved a nation's spirit. Many people today still appreciate and listen to this great music."
"In the Mood" features "In the Mood Singers and Dancers" and the sensational "String of Pearls" big band orchestra, with authentic arrangements, costumes, and choreography. This group, conceived by Washington, D.C.'s musical producer Bud Forrest, has performed around the United States and Europe, and for a Clinton Presidential Inaugural Ball. The group became part of the official entertainment for the World USO's 50th commemoration of the World War II events.
The Westminster College Celebrity Series Office sponsors this special show, which is not part of the regular season subscription. Call Connie McGinnis, assistant director of the Celebrity Series at (724) 946-7354 or e-mail mcginncl@westminster.edu for ticket information.
