Two students from Wellsburg will perform in the West Liberty University Division of Music’s annual Honors Recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 30, in the Elbin Auditorium, College Hall.
The concert is free and open to the public, and students will perform voice, clarinet, flute and percussion skills in the recital.
Kamryn Mayhew of Wellsburg is a sophomore pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance. She studies voice with Dr. Linda Cowan, WLU professor of voice.
Upon graduation, she plans to pursue a master’s degree in vocal performance and pedagogy.
Cameryn Colley of Wellsburg is a sophomore pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in music education. She studies clarinet with Dr. Matthew Swallow, WLU adjunct professor.
Upon graduation, she plans to teach music in the public schools.
“The annual Honors Recital celebrates some of the finest musical talents in WLU’s Division of Music. Student performers are selected for the Honors Recital through a competitive audition,” said Dr. Gerald Lee, Professor of Piano.
Also performing will be three other students.
Marissa Lammie is a sophomore pursuing both a Bachelor of Arts degree in music education and a Bachelor of Music degree in flute performance. She is from Conway, PA, and studies flute with Dr. Gail Looney, WLU adjunct professor.
Upon graduation, she plans to teach music in the public schools in Pennsylvania.
Nicholas Reidmiller is a sophomore pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree in percussion performance. He is from Parkersburg, WV, and studies percussion with Dr. Mitchell Greco, WLU professor of percussion and world music.
Upon graduation, he plans to pursue a master’s degree in percussion performance.
Alexis Scott is a junior pursuing both a Bachelor of Arts degree in music education and a Bachelor
of Music degree in vocal performance. She is from Mt. Pleasant, OH, and studies voice with Dr. Linda Cowan, WLU professor of voice.
Upon graduation, she plans to pursue a master’s degree in vocal performance and pedagogy.
WLU’s Department of Music and Theater offers the Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance degree, the Bachelor of Arts in Music Education degree and the Bachelor of Music Technology degree programs. Students also may choose to minor in music. For complete information, please contact the music department at 304-336-8006
Among its many ensembles are Marching Hilltoppers, University Singers, Wind Symphony, Community Choir, Percussion Ensemble, Choral Scholars, African Drum and Dance Ensemble, University Band, Steel Band and Electronic Music Ensemble.
The award-winning faculty members are active as performers, clinicians and adjudicators.