Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2002
¾¨Ó㴫ý will host the 55th Annual Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band concert Sunday, March 3, at 2 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.
"The Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band holds the distinction of being the longest continuing collegiate festival in the country - 55 years," said R. Tad Greig, director of bands at ¾¨Ó㴫ý. "The band is made up of the top collegiate musicians who are selected from the recommendations of their respective band directors. ¾¨Ó㴫ý has the largest contingent this year with nine members."
This year Eugene Corporon from the University of North Texas will conduct the 118-member ensemble.
"Mr. Corporon is one the best known wind conductors in the world, and has provided a wealth of recordings to the wind ensemble repertory," added Greig.
Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for students. For more information, contact the ¾¨Ó㴫ý Music Department at (724) 946-7270.
