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Fall/Winter 2001

Two Extraordinary Concerts

Senior Recitals

This past December, the Greenville community took advantage of an opportunity to experience two extraordinary concerts presented by two of the finest vocalists Greenville College has produced in the past several years. Megan McPeak, a mezzo-soprano, and Jacob Yang, a baritone, each performed their senior recitals in partial fulfillment of requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education (McPeak) and a Bachelor of Arts in Music (Yang).

Senior recitals, like senior art shows, focus on a single performer, giving him or her a greater awareness and appreciation of the time and preparation that goes into such a production.

The format for each recital is different. Most students perform “classical” music during their first half–singing in German, French, or Italian is required – and present more “contemporary” music during the latter half, often making use of a band and sound reinforcement. However, some students have performed all “classical” recitals or explored selections from musical theatre for their second half. Whatever your musical tastes may be, senior recitals provide the perfect opportunity to extend them even further.

Christopher Noyes

Last updated: July 9, 2001