McDaniel College

McDaniel College's annual College Choir Concert is Sunday, November 24, 7 p.m. The performance, which is free and open to the public, takes place in Baker Memorial Chapel at 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. McDaniel's 57th annual tree lighting ceremony follows the concert. The college choir presents "A Choral Banquet" under the direction of Margaret Boudreaux, music professor and department chair, with David Kreider serving as accompanist. In addition to music from all over the world, the concert features several familiar carols during which audience participation is encouraged. According to Boudreaux, "Since this program takes place the weekend before Thanksgiving, we are presenting a focus on the joys of aEUR~gathering together' for a joyful feast. Themes include food, of course, and also the longings for family and community that are the reasons we set time aside for such feasts throughout the year." She added, "On one end of the spectrum, we have a splendid baroque setting by Pachelbel of the Thanksgiving hymn aEUR~Nun danket alle Gott (Now thank we all our God),' complete with brass ensemble. On the other end, we'll present the more aEUR~down to earth' look at feasting by P.D.Q. Bach in the choral movements from aEUR~The Seasonings' with slide whistles and kazoos. In between, we have both serious and satirical settings by Palestrina, Mendelssohn, and contemporary composers such as Ysaye Barnwell, John Rutter, Eric Whitacre, and others." Among the students performing are:

The Student Solo Recital at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md., takes place Friday, November 15, 7:30 p.m., in McDaniel Lounge. The performance is free and open to the public. The recital features a selection of vocal and instrumental soloists performing a variety of music spanning from classical to contemporary. Composers include Hindemith, Rachmaninoff, Ostransky, and Karg-Elert. Among the students performing are:

The Student Solo Recital at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md., takes place Friday, November 15, 7:30 p.m., in McDaniel Lounge. The performance is free and open to the public. The recital features a selection of vocal and instrumental soloists performing a variety of music spanning from classical to contemporary. Composers include Hindemith, Rachmaninoff, Ostransky, and Karg-Elert. Among the students performing are:

McDaniel College inducted 49students into the prestigious Alpha Lambda Delta national honor society in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement of a 3.70 GPA or higher during their first year as students at McDaniel College. Among new members of the McDaniel College chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta are:

McDaniel College theatre arts students perform in Playback, an interactive theatre performance in which audience members share personal stories that are then acted out by the performers. Free and open to the public, McDaniel's Playback takes place Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16, at 7:30 p.m. in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. Performers are students enrolled in a playback theatre course at the college, including:

McDaniel College's Student Chamber Music Ensembles concert is Thursday, November 14, 7 p.m., in Baker Chapel at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. The performance is free and open to the public. Under the direction of Linda Kirkpatrick, senior lecturer in music, this concert includes performances by the Woodwind Quintet, Flute Quartet and Flute Choir. The Woodwind Quintet performs Eric Ewazen's "Roaring Fork" and a movement from Haydn's "Trio No. 1." The Flute Quartet follows with Sara Bassingthwaighte's "Echoes of the Ancients," Anne McGinty's "Ambage," and Catherine McMichael's "Falconer." The Flute Choir concludes with "Canyon Dreams" and "Echoes in the Wind (A Native American Soliloquy)," both by Phyllis Avidan Louke, and "Free As a Child" by local composer Jonathan Cohen. Among the students performing are:

McDaniel College's Jazz Guitar Ensemble performs Monday, November 11, 7 p.m., in Baker Chapel at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. The performance is free and open to the public. Under the direction of Tim Jenkins, adjunct music lecturer at McDaniel, McDaniel guitar students perform jazz styles, such as swing, Latin, fusion and funk. Musical selections include John Coltrane's "Equinox," Kenny Burrell's "Chitlins con Carne," and Thelonious Monk's "Children's Song" and "In Walked Bud." Among the students performing are:

McDaniel College's String Ensemble performs Friday, November 8, 7 p.m., in Baker Chapel at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. The performance is free and open to the public. Under the direction of Nicholas Currie, music lecturer at McDaniel, the McDaniel College String Ensemble performs with Rachel Andrews, instrumental accompanist at McDaniel, on piano. Among the pieces planned are "String Quartet in D Major" by Maria von Paradis, "Sonata III Op. 2, No. 3" by G.F. Handel, "Sonata No. IV" by Corelli, and "Chanson de Matin Op. 15, No. 2" by Edward Elgar. Among the students performing are:

The Student Voice and Piano Recital at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md., takes place Monday, November 4, 7 p.m., in McDaniel Lounge. The performance is free and open to the public. The recital features a selection of vocal and piano soloists performing selections from Scriabin, Schubert and several other composers. Among the students performing are:

McDaniel College theatre arts students perform in George Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion." Performances are Wednesday, October 2 - Saturday, October 5, 7:30 p.m., in McDaniel's WMC Alumni Hall at 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for seniors, students, and those with a McDaniel College ID. For ticket information, call 410-857-2448. The cast includes:

McDaniel College theatre arts students perform in George Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion." Performances are Wednesday, October 2 - Saturday, October 5, 7:30 p.m., in McDaniel's WMC Alumni Hall at 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for seniors, students, and those with a McDaniel College ID. For ticket information, call 410-857-2448.

Students from McDaniel College participated in the Baltimore Collegetown LeaderShape 2013 program, August 11 - 16 in Baltimore, including:

McDaniel College recently announced its spring 2013 Dean's List in recognition of students' academic excellence. Highest honors are earned for a semester grade point average of 3.90 or higher, high honors for a grade point average of 3.70-3.89, and honors for a 3.50-3.69 average.

McDaniel College awarded more than 480 master's degrees May 25, 2013, at the College's 143rd Commencement.

McDaniel College awarded more than 370 bachelor's degrees May 25, 2013, at the College's 143rd Commencement.

McDaniel College inducted 30 juniors and seniors into the Delta of Maryland Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Founded in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa has chapters at 280 colleges and universities, and more than 600,000 members. Among the McDaniel students welcomed April 7 to the prestigious national honor society are:

McDaniel College's String Ensemble performs Friday, May 3, 7 p.m., in Baker Chapel at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. The performance is free and open to the public. Under the direction of adjunct music lecturer Nicholas Currie, students in McDaniel's String Ensemble perform varied musical selections. Pieces include Vivaldi's "Autumn from The Four Seasons," Mozart's "String Quartet No. 12, K. Nr. 157" and Mendelsshon's "Song without Words Op. 38, No. 2," among others. Among the students performing are:

McDaniel College has named 20 freshmen to the inaugural class of Global Fellows, including:

The Senior Capstone Exhibition at McDaniel College, Westminster, Md., features works by graduating art students. Titled "Vaguely Graphic Materials," this annual exhibition runs Tuesday, April 23 - Friday, May 3, in McDaniel's Rice Gallery, Peterson Hall, at 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. An opening reception takes place Tuesday, April 23, 7 - 9 p.m. Students showcasing their works are:

The Senior Capstone Exhibition at McDaniel College, Westminster, Md., features works by graduating art students. Titled "Everything but the Kitchen Sink," this annual exhibition runs Tuesday, May 7 - Friday, May 17, in McDaniel's Rice Gallery, Peterson Hall, at 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. An opening reception takes place Tuesday, May 7, 7 - 9 p.m. Students showcasing their works are:

The Senior Capstone Exhibition at McDaniel College, Westminster, Md., features works by graduating art students. Titled "Everything but the Kitchen Sink," this annual exhibition runs Tuesday, May 7 - Friday, May 17, in McDaniel's Rice Gallery, Peterson Hall, at 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. An opening reception takes place Tuesday, May 7, 7 - 9 p.m. Students showcasing their works are:

The Senior Capstone Exhibition at McDaniel College, Westminster, Md., features works by graduating art students. Titled "Vaguely Graphic Materials," this annual exhibition runs Tuesday, April 23 - Friday, May 3, in McDaniel's Rice Gallery, Peterson Hall, at 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. An opening reception takes place Tuesday, April 23, 7 - 9 p.m. Students showcasing their works are:

McDaniel College's Student Chamber Ensembles concert is Thursday, April 25, 7 p.m., in Baker Chapel at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. The performance is free and open to the public. Under the direction of Linda Kirkpatrick, senior lecturer in music, students in McDaniel's Flute Choir, Flute Quartet, and Woodwind Ensemble perform along with community musicians. A highlight of the concert is the Flute Choir performing "Latin Verbs," a piece by Glenwood, Md., composer Jonathan Cohen, who will join the choir as the contra bass flutist. The Flute Choir also plans to perform Kelly Via's "Appalachian Suite" and William Boyce's "Symphony No. 4." Selections for The Flute Quartet include Vivaldi's "Spring Concerto" and Catherine McMichael's "A Gaelic Offering." In addition, the Woodwind Quartet is performing Hindemith Quintet and William Grant Still's "Folk Suite No. 4." Among the students performing are:

McDaniel College's Jazz Guitar Ensemble performs on Tuesday, April 9, 7 p.m., in Baker Chapel at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. In addition to the group numbers, the evening also features solos and duets. The performance is free and open to the public. Directed by Tim Jenkins, adjunct lecturer in music, musical selections include "Cause We've Ended as Lovers" by Stevie Wonder, "Seven Come Eleven" by Charlie Christian, "Joy Spring" by Clifford Brown, "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" by Robert Robinson and "Swing 42" by Django Reinhart, as well as original pieces. Among the students performing are:

McDaniel College theatre arts students perform in "Intimate Portraits," an orignal ensemble-devised work. Free and open to the public, performances are Wednesday, April 17 - Saturday, April 20, 7:30 p.m., in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. Among the students performing are:

The student honors exhibition at McDaniel College, Westminster, Md., features a variety of work from six female senior art students. Titled "smARTies," this annual exhibition runs Tuesday, March 26 - Friday, April 5, in McDaniel's Rice Gallery, Peterson Hall, at 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. An opening reception takes place Tuesday, March 26, 7 - 9 p.m. Students showcasing their works are:

On Thursday, February 14, students from McDaniel College, Westminster, Md., are participating in "Maryland Independent Higher Education Day" by visiting their elected officials in Annapolis. Among the students participating are:

The Student Voice and Piano Recital at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md., takes place Friday, March 1, 7:30 p.m., in Levine Recital Hall. The performance is free and open to the public. The recital features a selection of vocal and piano soloists performing a variety of music spanning from classical to contemporary. Music by Chopin, Mozart, Brahms, Scriabin, Handel, Poulenc, Wolf and Britten will be featured. Among the students performing are:

Students from McDaniel College, Westminster, Md., participated in the 59th annual Harvard National Model United Nations conference on Feb. 14-17 in Boston. McDaniel's delegation included 19 students and represented Colombia. More than 3,000 students from over 40 nations took part in the event. McDaniel students who participated included:

McDaniel College theatre arts students perform in "The Sleep of Reason," a highly imaginative fantasy examining the turbulent final years of one of the world's greatest painters, Francisco Goya. Performances are Wednesday, March 6 - Saturday, March 9, 7:30 p.m., in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. Among the students performing are: