Young People’s Concerts begin with ‘Wishing on a Star’

The Young People’s Concerts series will begin Saturday (Oct. 16) with “Wishing on a Star,” a presentation by the musical theater program. The concert begins at 11 a.m. in Bryan Recital Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

Musical theater students will present a special salute to songs from Disney musicals such as “Aladdin,” “The Little Mermaid” and “Hercules” in a program that is sure to have everyone singing along.

Admission is $1 for children and $2 for adults and is payable at the center’s box office the morning of the event. The box office will open at 10:30 a.m.

The Young People’s Concerts are recommended for children ages 5 and up, but younger music fans are welcome to attend. For more information, call the Moore Musical Arts Center box office at 2-8171.


High school students to visit for Music Discovery Day
           
The College of Musical Arts will hold its annual Music Discovery Day on Oct. 18, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Moore Musical Arts Center.

More than 250 high school students register annually for the daylong event designed to provide students the opportunity to observe a typical day at the Moore Musical Arts Center. High school students interested in majoring in music are encouraged to attend.
Visiting students may attend classes and clinics on music theory and audition preparation.

Students will also learn about the degrees and majors offered and can meet with music faculty and tour the campus.

In addition, students will have the opportunity to learn about available scholarships.  Staff from the admissions and financial aid offices will be available to answer questions. Students may register online at https://go2.bgsu.edu/choose/music/discovery.

The event will feature performances by the Collegiate Chorale, Bowling Green Philharmonia and Wind Symphony.

Music Discovery Day is free and open to all high school students interested in pursuing music in college. For registration information, contact Amanda Van Wechel, interim coordinator of music admissions, at 2-8577 or e-mail mailto:kmoss@bgsu.edu.