Carnegie Hall ConcertCarnegie Hall Concert Kicks off Anniversary CelebrationSusquehanna University launched its sesquicentennial celebration with a gala performance on March 7 by the SU Masterworks Chorus and Orchestra at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Concert Program
The evening featured alumni and faculty soloists, an address by President L. Jay Lemons, the reintroduction of the Susquehanna University "Alma Mater" and a premiere performance of "Rain, River, Sea" written by Patrick Long, associate professor of music. Nearly 100 alumni performed with the SU Masterworks Chorus under the direction of Cyril Stretansky, professor of music, who will be retiring at the close of the 2007–08 academic year. Jennifer Sacher Wiley, associate professor of music, directed the 65-piece SU Masterworks Orchestra. Media CoverageFollow media coverage of Susquehanna's historic celebration at Carnegie Hall. WVIA-FM Audio of "Artscene" inverviews with Carnegie Hall concert participants 3/5/08 The Daily Item Susquehanna at Carnegie Hall Photo Gallery 3/9/08 Susquehanna celebrates 150th at Carnegie Hall 3/8/08 SU Musicians to Perform at Carnegie Hall 2/28/08 Concert to Kick Off SU Anniversary Year 1/17/08 The Crusader - Susquehanna University's student newspaper Masterworks to Perform at Carnegie Hall 2/1/08 |