Tag: Carnegie Hall

Aidan Peterson in 2009 as the unofficial Harcum College mascot, greeting guests at Homecoming.Education

Harcum College Cub Heads to Julliard

Children of Harcum College employees are often referred to as Harcum Cubs, a nod to the College’s mascot, Hatcher the Bear.

Aidan Peterson, son…

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Lower Merion Trumpeter Selected by Carnegie Hall for Its National Youth Orchestra

Carnegie Hall, one of the world’s most prestigious music venues, selected Lower Merion teen Aidan Peterson for its annual National Youth Orchestra, writes Amy…

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Montgomery County Leadership: Ronald Matthews, President, Eastern University

Ronald Matthews, President of Eastern University, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in Philadelphia, where his parents encouraged his passion for music from a…

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Melodic Magic: Immaculata University's Carmen Flórez-Mansi’s Chorus Hit the High Notes

Immaculata University graduate Carmen Flórez-Mansi (’92) is an accomplished Choral Conductor and Vocalist performing at prestigious venues.

Hailing from a rural New Mexico…

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Philadelphia Boys and Philadelphia Girls Choirs Announce Spring Shows

The Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale will perform its concert — entitled “United We Stand! Celebrating the American Spirit: Music of the North and South” — at…

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Philadelphia Boys and Girls Choirs Challenged Their Kansas City Counterparts to Canned Goods Contest

During Super Bowl week last month, the Philadelphia Boys Choir and Philadelphia Girls Choir got into the competitive spirit by challenging the Kansas City Allegro…

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New York Times: Star Pianist Yuja Wang Preparing with Philadelphia Orchestra for Carnegie Hall Challenge

Star pianist Yuja Wang is preparing for a new challenge with the Philadelphia Orchestra, writes Javier C. Hernández for The New York Times.

Wang…