Music

Monday, April 17, 2017

Dr. Melinda H. Crawford Perttu, assistant professor of music and former U.S. National Scottish Fiddling Champion, recently published a book entitled "A Violinist's Guide to Scottish Fiddling," published by Mel Bay Publications.  Mel Bay is a leading publisher of music books that offer instruction in various instrumental musical genres. 

Monday, April 17, 2017

Westminster College presents "A Spring Music Festival: A Friends of Music Gala Concert" on Friday, April 28, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium at Westminster College. There will be performances from the Westminster College Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Singers and Westminster College Symphony Orchestra. The music festival is free and open to all.

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Please join the Westminster College choral department, under the direction of Dr. Samuel Barbara, for a spring concert of music spanning the Renaissance era to the 21st century. All four Westminster College choirs will be represented at the concert, which will also serve as a farewell to the graduating seniors. The concert is Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 3 p.m. in the Wallace Memorial Chapel at Westminster College; free and open to all.

Friday, April 7, 2017

Monday, March 27, 2017

The Westminster College School of Music is proud to announce its Affiliation Agreement with Duquesne University for Music Therapy after a culmination of efforts by the Westminster music faculty and Dr. Daniel Perttu, Chair of the School of Music.

Friday, March 24, 2017

The Westminster College Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. R. Tad Greig will perform at the famed Scottish Rite Cathedral located at 110 East Lincoln Avenue New Castle, PA 16101 on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 7:30 PM. The ensemble will be assisted by the Shenango Valley Chorale and faculty artist Dr. Nancy Zipay DeSalvo. The concert will present an amazing array of the finest music for winds in one of the region’s most beautiful performance halls. The concert will be free to all with a free-will donation being accepted.

Monday, March 13, 2017

Please join the choral department for an afternoon of uplifting music featuring performances by the Westminster College Men’s Chorus, Upper St. Clair High School Men’s Ensemble and a festival chorus of 125 singer including high school men from around the region. The concert is Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 3 p.m. in Orr Auditorium at Westminster College. Free and open to the public.

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

On March 4, 2017, Joey Bandi '17 and Dr. Nancy DeSalvo performed “A Triptych of Fugues” for four-handed piano at the Society of Composers' Region VIII Conference at Washington State University's School of Music in Pullman, Washington. The music piece was composed by Dr. Daniel Perttu, Chair of the School of Music at Westminster College.

Monday, February 27, 2017

Join the award-winning Westminster College Wind Ensemble for the last Music with Friends concert of the season this Friday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Will W. Orr Auditorium at Westminster College. There will be chamber music from the student Woodwind Quartet at 6:50 p.m. until 7:10 p.m. in Orr Lobby. The concert is free and open for all.

Tuesday, February 21, 2017