Posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2010
The Seraphim Community Chorus, under the direction of ¾¨Ó㴫ý adjunct music faculty Mr. Kris Harper, will present Mendelssohn's "Elijah, Op. 70" Sunday, April 11, at 2 p.m. at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church in Canfield, Ohio. The concert is open to the public and a freewill offering will be collected.
Several ¾¨Ó㴫ý students will perform with the chorus:
Sophomore music education major Natalie Bok will play trombone in the chamber orchestra. She is a daughter of Sandra Bok of Sharpsville and a graduate of Sharpsville High School.
Junior psychology and music major Katie DiCola will play French horn in the chamber orchestra. She is a daughter of Linda Beraduce, Boardman, Ohio, and Thomas DiCola, Boardman, and a graduate of Boardman High School.
Junior music performance major Patrick Dolan will play clarinet in the chamber orchestra. He is a son of Gerard and Christine Dolan of North Wales and a graduate of Roman Catholic High School.
Freshman music education major Daniel Goffus will be a featured soloist. He is a grandson of Stephanie Diffendal, Jackson Center, and James Diffendal, Bethel Park, and a graduate of Lakeview High School.
Junior neuroscience major Dana Griesmer will play bassoon in the chamber orchestra. She is a daughter of Michael and Donna Griesmer of Canfield, Ohio, and a graduate of Canfield High School.
Senior music education major Sarah Ortz will play French horn in the chamber orchestra. She is a daughter of William and Connie Ortz of Petersburg, Ohio, and a graduate of Springfield Local High School.
Freshman molecular biology major John Ryniawec will play clarinet in the chamber orchestra. He is a son of Carla Carr, Oakdale, and John Ryniawec, Imperial, and a graduate of West Allegheny High School.
Senior music and Christian education major Jennie Smith will play oboe in the chamber orchestra. She is a daughter of Kendall and Julia Smith of Trophy Club, Texas, and a graduate of Western Hills High School.
Soloists for the oratorio include: tenor William Ambert, ¾¨Ó㴫ý adjunct music faculty; soprano Dr. Anne Hagan Bentz, ¾¨Ó㴫ý associate professor of vocal studies; and contralto Susan Toth Shafer, ¾¨Ó㴫ý graduate and former artist-in-residence.
¾¨Ó㴫ý organist Kathryn Davison Miller will provide accompaniment. ¾¨Ó㴫ý adjunct music faculty Jeff Bremer will play bass in the chamber orchestra.
This special presentation of the oratorio is part of Seraphim's tenth anniversary as a chorus in the greater Mahoning Valley. A dinner following the concert will be held in St. Michael's fellowship hall. Tickets are required for the dinner and are available at (330) 707-2144.
Contact Harper at (330) 707-2144, e-mail harperk@westminster.edu, or visit for more information.
