Nazareth Students Perform with Trans Siberian Orchestra
On Wednesday, December 18, seven Nazareth student musicians from the Nazareth College School of Music will perform with the Trans Siberian Orchestra (TSO) at Blue Cross Arena during the holiday season. This is the third year in a row the Nazareth students played with the TSO.
There are no rehearsals for the local musicians leading up to it. They do not receive the music beforehand, and any practice they do beforehand is up to them.
Junior Amanda Witherell, a violinist and music education major, told her Buffalo-area high school newspaper that her experience with the progressive rock band, known for its unique style and approach to Christmas favorites, will benefit her career.
“I know in the future when I’m working with students, I want to try and incorporate as many different genres of music as I can,” Amanda told the newspaper. She has played violin for 11 years and says she's nervous, excited, and grateful to Nazareth Orchestra Director Nancy Strelau for arranging the gig. Amanda has been listening to the group's music online to prepare.
List of students performing:
- Amanda Witherell, violin, junior, Music Ed (read an interview with Amanda in her hometown paper)
- Tyler Nadrich, violin, junior, Music Ed
- Lexis Ferree, violin, freshman, Music Ed
- Heather Gilleran, viola, junior, Music Ed
- Jessica Kromer, viola, senior, Music Ed
- Mackenzie Dupra, cello, sophomore, Music Ed/Music Performance
- Min Gonzalez, cello, freshman, Music Ed/Music Performance
The show is at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the Blue Cross Arena, 100 Exchange Blvd., Rochester.
For More Information
Michelle Shippers |Marketing & Publicity Manager in Arts Center | 585-2093 or mshippe0@naz.edu
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Nazareth students performing with Trans Siberian Orchestra last holiday season in Rochester.