February 28, 2022, 9:23 pm
All About Jazz recently reviewed the album Exit Music for Intelligent Life on Earth by Dr. Justin Morell, associate professor of music (composition and theory). The reviewer noted, “his Exit Music for Intelligent Life on Earth explores the challenges concerning climate change and a potential search for a new home for humankind.”
February 28, 2022, 4:11 pm
Dr. Kyle Zeuch, assistant professor of music and director of choral activities, was named an American Prize: National Semi-Finalist for the Dale Warland Conducting Award (College/University Division). The LVC Choirs he directs also were announced as National Semifinalists for the Virtual Performance Award. Dr. Johannes Dietrich, Newton and Adelaide Burgner Professor of Instrumental Music and director of the Symphony Orchestra, and Shelly Moorman-Stahlman, professor of music and College organist, assisted in the 2020 Christmas at The Valley performance that was submitted for consideration by the American Prize judges.
February 16, 2022, 1:44 pm
Dr. Kyle Zeuch, director of choral activities and assistant professor of music, was the conductor of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 8 Honors Choir on Feb. 11. Dr. Zeuch, who also is the music director of the Harrisburg Choral Society, worked with 205 high school students in Williamsport to present a concert.
February 14, 2022, 9:37 pm
Dr. Scott Eggert, professor emeritus of music, composed an organ showpiece, Michelangelo Fantasy, for the dedication recital at Market Square Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg on Friday, Feb. 25, at 7:30 p.m. Virtuoso organist Ken Cowan will perform the nearly 30-minute piece, which was commissioned expressly for the event.