Week of Nov. 5
Seton-La Salle presents fall drama
Seton-La Salle Catholic High School will present the classic “Stage Door,” a comedy about the behind-the-scenes life in the world of theater, at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 and 3 p.m. Nov. 16 in the high school auditorium. The play is directed by Jennifer Majetic, a graduate of Seton-La Salle.
Tickets are $6, payable at the door. To reserve tickets or for more information, call 412-561-3583.
Winning conductor
On Oct. 12 at Heinz Hall, Andrew Johnson, a new member of the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra’s violin I section and Upper St. Clair High School senior, was selected as the winner of PYSO’s Sixth Annual Conducting Competition.
A total of five PYSO members participated in two conducting workshops and then competed in the contest that was judged by PYSO music director Lawrence Loh and PSO staff conductor Christian Capoccaccia. As the winner, Johnson will conduct Tchaikovsky’s Trepak from “The Nutcracker Suite” in PYSO’s free Heinz Hall concert at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 23.
The concert will also include Loh leading the 92-member ensemble in Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 4” and Copland’s “Appalachian Spring Suite.” Lorna McGhee, principal flutist of the PSO, will join the young musicians as the soloist in Liebermann’s Concerto for Flute & Orchestra.
The concert is free, but tickets are required. Download free tickets at www.pyso.org.
ML student attends immersion program
Jacob Dale has participated in the Concordia Language Villages program by attending a two-week youth immersion session at Waldsee, the German Language Village, located near Bemidji, Minn. Dale is the son of Louanne Baily, Pittsburgh, and a sophomore at Mt. Lebanon High School.
By attending Waldsee, Jacob experienced a simulated visit to another country. Jacob was issued a passport, exchanged currency and adopted a new name. By interacting with staff from all over the world, Jacob also learned about the many opportunities available to those who speak more than one language. Dale was immersed in the language and culture of another country through large and small learning groups, authentic foods, holiday celebrations, re-enactments of historic events, songs, dances, crafts, games and everyday conversations.
MUSICIAN HONORS
Two Peters Township High School students have been chosen by audition to take part in the PMEA Honors Band and Honors Jazz Band. Grace Casper will be the second chair flute at the Carnegie Music Hall Honors Band event in November; and Nicholas Roberts will be at the piano for the Honors Jazz Band festival at Shadyside Academy in December.
THESPIAN HONORS
Peters Township High School junior Charlie Meyers has been selected by audition to appear in the first All-State Show at this year’s Thespian Conference. Out of hundreds of applications, Charlie was selected as one of only 10 students to take part in the show. The show will be a revue of songs from the 1920s.
Scholarship contest
Western Pennsylvania high school seniors are encouraged to enter the Ninth Annual “Words to be Heard” Scholarship Contest sponsored by Edgar Snyder & Associates.
Seniors are asked to create programs via video, PowerPoint, brochures, websites, essays or another approach that will prevent their peers from underage drinking, drunk driving or distracted driving.
Awards include one grand prize scholarship of $10,000, a second place scholarship of $3,000, and a third place scholarship of $2,500.
High schools seniors entering the contest must plan to attend a four-year college or university in the summer or fall of 2015. All submissions must be postmarked on or before March 27, 2015, to be eligible.
For official rules or to request more detailed information, visit EdgarSnyder.com/scholarship or call 1-800-394-3660 ext. 1769.