The Update | Jazz Artist at Brass Extravaganza; Gun Violence Lecture
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. – Noted jazz musician John Raymond, associate professor of jazz studies/trumpet at Indiana University Bloomington, will present a free master class and an afternoon concert as part of Westminster College’s 2024 Brass Extravaganza on Saturday, March 16.
Brass musicians of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate in the day’s offerings, which will feature master classes and guest performances throughout the day. All performances will also be open to the public.
The event will start at 10 a.m. with a group warm-up before Elizabeth Freimuth, principal French horn with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, presents a masterclass at 10:45 a.m. in the Beel’s Music Gallery.
The Westminster College Faculty Brass Quintet will perform various compositions for brass quintet at 12:15 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.
Raymond will present his master class at 1 p.m. in the Beel’s Music Gallery, which will be followed by two instrument-specific masterclasses – trumpets and horns, as well as trombones, euphoniums and tubas – at 2 p.m.
The day will wrap with Raymond offering a recital performance at 3 p.m. in Orr Auditorium. Westminster music faculty member Jeffrey Wachter will provide piano accompaniment, as well as regional bassist Jeff Bremer on bass and area musician Steve Marks on drums.
Admission is free and open to brass musicians of all ages and skill levels. Lunch will be provided to participants.
For more information and to register, visit www.westminster.edu/music or contact Timothy Winfield, associate professor of music and chair of the School of Music, at [email protected] or 724 946 7274.
Lecture on Gun Violence
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Thomas Gabor and Fred Guttenberg, co-authors of “American Carnage: Shattering the Myths that Fuel Gun Violence,” will give a presentation as part of Youngstown State University’s Centofanti Symposium at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at Stambaugh Auditorium.
Tickets are free but must be obtained in advance; go to experienceyourarts.org.
In “American Carnage,” criminologist Gabor, author of several books on gun violence, and Guttenberg, who lost his daughter Jaime in the 2018 Parkland school shooting, tackle myths and slogans such as “Guns don’t kill, people do,” “The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun” and “Gun violence is just a problem in the inner cities.” Gabor and Guttenberg ask readers to explore facts in their book and take action toward a safer America.
Gabor is president of Thomas Gabor LLC, a criminal justice consulting firm based in Florida. He served as a consultant to many international and national organizations and provided advice to the United Nations, Lord Cullen’s Inquiry on firearms policy in the United Kingdom, the Department of Justice Canada and various organizations.
Guttenberg began speaking publicly after the murder of his 14-year-old daughter in the Parkland school shooting Feb. 14, 2018.
Gutenberg’s brother, Michael, died in October 2017 from cancer related to his service on 9/11.
Following these tragedies, Guttenberg has traveled the country talking about perspective, perseverance and resilience.
Relay for Life at St. Demetrios Center
WARREN, Ohio – The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Trumbull County will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 11 at St. Demetrios Community Center, 3223 Atlantic Ave. NE.
The event will include:
- A 5K race beginning at 9 a.m. Participants can register HERE.
- The Survivor Lap and opening ceremonies at 11:30 a.m., with a special lunch for survivors to follow.
- Baskets raffles, entertainment, food trucks, a touch-a-truck with local first responders and games and activities for kids.
Relay For Life of Trumbull County aims to raise $77,000 this year.
To get involved in the relay or to donate, go to RelayForLife.org. To learn more, click HERE.
Dance Showcase Features ‘Barbie’ Number
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. – Westminster College’s Dance Theatre will present its annual spring showcase, “Dance the Night Away,” at 7 p.m. Friday, March 22, and 5 p.m. Saturday, March 23, in Orr Auditorium.
This year’s showcase, with 21 numbers, is based on the 2023 movie “Barbie” and features 31 student dancers – including 10 male students appearing as Kens in the opening number.
Dance Theatre is a student organization that is open to student dancers of all skill levels.
This event is open to the public. Tickets are $3 for students, $5 for Westminster College faculty and staff and $8 for the public. Children 12 and under will be admitted free.
Robins Theatre Launches Mobile App
WARREN, Ohio – The Robins Theatre now has a mobile app that offers instant information on upcoming events and tickets. It can be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store and Google Play.
The app also offers new show announcements, social media links, facility information, answers to frequently asked questions and a list of nearby bars, restaurants and hotels.
Perhaps most importantly, it reduces exposure to fraudulent third-party ticket seller websites and those that sell tickets at an inflated price.
The Hoyt Joins Museums for All Initiative
NEW CASTLE, Pa. – Arts & Education at the Hoyt is one of 1,200 museums across the country to join Museums for All, an access initiative of the Institute of Museum & Library Services to ensure that children and their families have access to high-quality museum experiences through free or reduced admission.
The Hoyt is granting Electronic Benefits Transfer card holders who present their card and photo ID with free admission to the Alex Crawford Hoyt Period House. General admission to the galleries is free for everyone.
“The Alex Crawford Hoyt Period House shares the history of American culture and industry at the turn of the century, punctuated by Hoyt family’s contributions to the city and county’s growth,” says Kimberly Koller-Jones, executive director.
Pictured at top: John Raymond and Elizabeth Freimuth will take part in Brass Extravaganza at Westminster College.
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