Posted on Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Three ¾¨Ó㴫ý students selected to participate in the 2009 Small College Intercollegiate Band March 24-28 at the University of Texas in Austin earned high placement at the 100-member ensemble.
Jennie Smith, a senior 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. Smith, an oboist, placed at the top of her section.
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. Wheeler, a bassoonist, placed at the top of his section.
Smith and Wheeler were featured soloists in the concert.
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. Thompson, a flutist, placed in the first flute section.
"This honors ensemble was held as part of the Collegiate Band Directors National Association Conference," said Dr. R. Tad Greig, ¾¨Ó㴫ý assistant professor of music and director of bands. "¾¨Ó㴫ý had the most representatives of the more than 60 participating colleges and universities from the U.S. and Canada. This marks the fourth time during my tenure that ¾¨Ó㴫ý instrumentalists were represented in this national ensemble."
Contact Greig at (724) 946-7279 or e-mail greigrt@westminster.edu for additional information.
