Famous Musician trains Centenary Students
By: Shannon Slatton
Updated: March 1, 2007
Centenary students have an amazing opportunity this week to study under the guidance of a world renowned music director and composer. Dr. Mack Wilberg is teaching and critiquing students this week during class and public lectures. He will be working with the choir of the First United Methodist Church in Shreveport as well.
Recently, two of Wilberg's arrangements were performed at President Ford's funeral. He also wrote the prelude to President Reagan's funeral, and a piece for the dedication of the World War II memorial in Washington D.C.
Events free and open to the public:
Thursday, March 1st
11 am- noon
Convocation Address, Brown Chapel, Centenary College
Featuring performance by Centenary College Camerata
Friday, March 2nd
7:30 pm
Attaway Lecture, R.E. Smith Building, Kilpatrick Auditorium, Centenary College
Featuring performance by Centenary Chorale and Centenary Choir
Sunday, March 4th
8:30 am, 11 am
First United Methodist Church Services, Head of Texas Street
Dr. Wilberg will conduct Chancel Choir
6 pm
Fireside Message, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Stake Center, 200 Carroll St, Shreveport
Event open to the public by registration:
Saturday, March 3rd
9 am
Annual Church Music Workshop, First United Methodist Church, Shreveport
Contact Kass Gray, 429-6887, kgray@fumc.org to register.
Recently, two of Wilberg's arrangements were performed at President Ford's funeral. He also wrote the prelude to President Reagan's funeral, and a piece for the dedication of the World War II memorial in Washington D.C.
Events free and open to the public:
Thursday, March 1st
11 am- noon
Convocation Address, Brown Chapel, Centenary College
Featuring performance by Centenary College Camerata
Friday, March 2nd
7:30 pm
Attaway Lecture, R.E. Smith Building, Kilpatrick Auditorium, Centenary College
Featuring performance by Centenary Chorale and Centenary Choir
Sunday, March 4th
8:30 am, 11 am
First United Methodist Church Services, Head of Texas Street
Dr. Wilberg will conduct Chancel Choir
6 pm
Fireside Message, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Stake Center, 200 Carroll St, Shreveport
Event open to the public by registration:
Saturday, March 3rd
9 am
Annual Church Music Workshop, First United Methodist Church, Shreveport
Contact Kass Gray, 429-6887, kgray@fumc.org to register.
