W&J Senior Goes Global with Study Abroad Trips
WASHINGTON, PA (January 21, 2022) – Clara Sherwood ’22 is founding her professional future one country at a time. Sherwood – a triple major in music and conflict resolution, international studies, and Spanish – recently won the James G. Stemler Study Abroad Scholarship from the Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) honor society. Sherwood used the scholarship…
Music
Learn music as an integral part of the liberal arts education at W&J College. Participate in performance ensembles including choral, jazz, wind and chamber, and improve your technique in private lessons with exceptional performers drawn from across the region.
Anna Higgins
My experiences with the W&J Wind and Jazz Ensembles broadened my understanding of music history and helped conceptualize music theory.
Cassandra Muhr
Before coming to W&J I knew I wanted to study music, but I did not have any background in music and was nervous about pursuing it because of this. As soon as I was introduced to the faculty in the music department, they immediately began talking to me about my desired path and helped me…
Spring W&J Wind Ensemble Concert presents “Rhapsody in Blue” feat. Dr. Mark Swift
The W&J Wind Ensemble will feature W&J Professor Mark Swift in performing George Gershwin’s arguably most recognizable work, “Rhapsody in Blue.” Mark Swift attended Davidson College for its intimate, liberal arts setting, where he focused his talent in piano study with Dr. James Swisher. He regularly performs as a pianist in chamber groups performing 20th…
Spring Choral Concert – Mozart’s ‘Requiem’
Every four years the W&J Choir and Camerata Singers present Mozart’s Requiem, a giant among choral/orchestral works. Performed with professional soloists and orchestra in the majestic sanctuary of Church of the Covenant, this concert will stay with you long after the final chords subside.
Spring W&J Jazz Ensemble Concert feat. Milt Barney
The W&J Jazz Ensemble will be performing a concert of big band jazz featuring W&J Professor and saxophonist Milt Barney. Milt Barney joined the United States Air Force Band Program after graduating from Duquesne University. His career spanned just over 20 years and included performances in over 20 states, Japan, Korea, and Guam, as well…
