Season Opener – September 20
he Friday Evening Music Club of the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra announces the opening of the 2024-2025 season, “A Year of Collaboration!”
September 20, 2024 – Season Opener – Campana Chapel at 7:30 p.m.
Marc Tourre, baritone is teaming up with flutist, Christina Andrae and pianist, Sylvia Andrae, to present trio arrangements of Be Thou My Vision (Tom Trenney) and There is a Higher Throne (Lloyd Larson). Dan Parasky, flute will perform “Kyrie” by celebrated Pittsburgh composer and flutist, Gay Kahkonen; pianist Matt Klumpp will join him on Henri Büsser’s Prelude and Scherzo and Deep Blue, by Ian Clarke. Members of Flute Cocktail, with assistance from flutists Andrae and Parasky, will perform Memories of East Tennessee (Austin Alan Scott); Bad Girls, mvt. 1 (Douglas Borwick); and Of Witches and Wizards (Phyllis Avidan Louke). Flute Cocktail members include Howard Cespedes, Grace Collier, Nina Edgar, Emma Jones, Beth Michael, Leslie Nemeth, Renee Patricio, Makaila Sunder, Linda Urbani and Theresa Vanden Berk, conducted by Michele Boulet. The recital is dedicated to the memory of flutist/singer/actor, Courtney Harkins, 2011 winner of the club’s Mildred Gardner Scholarship Competition.
Admission is free to club members and voluntary donations are accepted from non-members at the door. All are invited to a reception following the recital.
2024-2025 Recital Dates
December 6, 2024 – ‘Tis the Season -Campana Chapel
January 24, 2025 – Student Recital – Campana Chapel
February 28, 2025 – Organ Highlights – First United Methodist Church
April 25, 2025 – Season Finale – Campana Chapel
Mission
To draw area performers and audiences for shared artistic programs and camaraderie, and to encourage excellence in young musicians through performance and scholarship.
About the Friday Evening Music Club
FEMC was founded in 1944 to promote the performing arts in Westmoreland County and give musicians a place to practice and socialize. It is a community of area musicians, some of whom are private music teachers, but many who work in other fields and enjoy music-making as an avocation. Some club members simply enjoy being part of the organization by attending the concerts; the concerts are open to members and non-members alike.
“There’s really no other [group] like it. It allows you to make connections, it allows you to meet people that you would not ordinarily meet.” ~ Matt Klumpp, member and pianist
In 1969, FEMC’s leadership helped to found the Westmoreland Symphony. Reuniting with them fosters the musical growth of our shared community, with mutual support, stability, and strength. We have common interests and common fellowship, but also provide unique avenues into the experience and sharing of great classical music. We now celebrate our shared roots and come back home to be together again.
Venues
- First United Methodist Church: 15 E 2nd St, Greensburg, PA 15601
- University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg – Campana Chapel: 150 Finoli Dr, Greensburg, PA 15601 University of Pittsburgh Greensburg Webpage | PDF Map
Admission is free to club members and voluntary donations are accepted from non-members at the door.
