ALLIANCE, OH (02/17/2015)(readMedia)-- Courtney Wachal, a French and International Studies major of Bettendorf, Iowa, will perform with the Concert Choir on Friday evening as part of the University of Mount Union's weekend-long gala celebrating the opening of the Giese Center for the Performing Arts.
The first half of the evening will consist of instrumentalists - the Repertory Strings, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble. The second half will include vocalists - Cantus Femina, Mount Union Concert Choir and musical theatre students performing Cole Porter numbers.
Year of the Arts The Year of the Arts will feature a number of special performances including nationally known groups. The event lineup for the year is being planned by the University's Year of the Arts committee, which includes representatives of the departments of Art, Music and Theatre, along with several others on campus. In addition to special guest performances, the Year of the Arts will feature a full repertoire of music and theatre student performances in the new Giese Center for the Performing Arts, as well as gallery shows by student and professional artists. In addition, a number of the 2015 lectures will be dedicated to the arts.
