Seton Hill University’s Westmoreland Symphonic Winds is proud to present “Folk Songs, Gypsies, and Music from the 'Burgh,” on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 8 p.m. in Cecilian Hall on Seton Hill’s Greensburg, Pa. campus. Admission to the concert is $8 for adults and $6 for students and senior citizens. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling Seton Hill’s Music Department at 724-830-1079; tickets will also be available at the door.

“Folk Songs, Gypsies, and Music from the 'Burgh,” will feature “Esprit de Corps,” by Robert Jager, “Ave Maria,” by Franz Biebl/arr. Cameron, “Second Suite in F,” by Gustav Holst, “Pustza,” by Jan Van der Roost, “Contre Qui, Rose,” by Morten Lauridsen, and “American Overture for Band,” by Joseph Willcox Jenkins.

Come celebrate the first concert of the season with music from around the world. You will hear folk songs from England, hymns from Germany, gypsy dances from the Netherlands and music from the USA. The music of Pittsburgh composer Joseph Willcox Jenkins will bring this concert to a rousing finish.

Music Director and Conductor of the Westmoreland Symphonic Winds is Dr. Jason Worzbyt, associate professor of bassoon and conductor of the Concert Band at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and principal bassoon and assistant conductor of the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra.

The Westmoreland Symphonic Winds is a wind and percussion performance and educational organization. Literature and ensembles of the Westmoreland Symphonic Winds include Concert Band and Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and Combos, Chamber Woodwind, Brass and Percussion Ensembles. Membership is comprised of approximately 90 auditioned musicians, including music degree students from Seton Hill University, professional musicians, and talented avocational musicians. Formed by Kathleen M. Campbell, associate professor of music at Seton Hill, the Westmoreland Symphonic Winds has been providing quality programs since 1986. Campbell, a graduate of Seton Hill University who holds a Master of Music in Wind Conducting from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music, founded the group not only to enhance the ensemble curriculum for Seton Hill music students, but to provide a challenging musical outlet for community musicians while contributing in a new and unique way to Westmoreland County's cultural heritage. For more information on the Westmoreland Symphonic Winds, please visit Westmoreland Symphonic Winds or call 724-830-1079.