The centerpiece of this spring’s calendar at the Shepherd University School of Music is the Musical Showcase for Scholarships on Saturday, April 6 (7:00 pm, in the Frank Arts Center Theater). “This year’s Musical Showcase will be a true extravaganza,” says enthusiastic founder Alan Gibson. “Well over a dozen successful Shepherd Music alumni will dazzle you by what they’ve accomplished.”
Eight years ago, Gibson and his partner, the late Dr. Scott Beard, Shepherd University’s Provost and Professor of Music, came up with the idea of putting on the Musical Showcase to raise money to provide scholarships for Shepherd music students. The event was created to highlight outstanding performances and inspiring stories by former scholarship students who had gone on to enjoy successful careers in music.
Gibson and Beard casually mentioned the idea to Marcia Brand, who was serving on the University’s Board of Governors at the time. Brand threw herself into the project and has co-chaired the committee ever since. The Musical Showcase was an instant hit and became an annual event which to date has raised $245,000 worth of scholarships to deserving students.
The 2024 Musical Showcase, co-chaired by Marcia Brand and Susan Mills, will feature more than a dozen alumni representing stellar careers in voice, instrumental performance, acting, teaching, and broadcast editing. Sponsors and supporters have made this event a great success over the years. To learn about how you can become a sponsor for the 2024 event, visit Shepherd.edu/Music or contact Sherri Janelle (sjanelle@shepherd.edu) at the Shepherd University Foundation.
Upcoming Concerts At Shepherd University
Shepherd Salon Series – Two Rivers Trio
Tuesday, March 5 at 7:30 pm (theater, free)
Fairy Tales & Folk Songs – Symphonic Band Concert
Friday, March 22 at 7:30 pm (theater, tickets)
The Earth Adorned – Spring Choral Concert
Saturday, March 23 at 7:30 pm (theater, tickets)
Alex Lalumondiere, Clarinet Recital
Sunday, March 24 at 3:00 pm (recital hall, free)
Amelia Rampersad, Community Recital
Sunday, March 24 at 5:00 pm (recital hall, free)
Shepherd Salon Series – Robin Rhodes
Tuesday, March 26 at 7:30 pm (recital hall, free)
String Quartet Concert
Thursday, March 28 at 7:30 pm (recital hall, free)
Composition Concert
Tuesday, April 2 at 7:30 pm (recital hall, free)
Musical Showcase For Scholarships
Saturday, Apr 6, 7:00 pm (theater, tickets)
For ticketed events, purchase at the door or online (Shepherd.edu/music). All performances are at the Frank Arts Center (theater or recital hall), 260 University Drive, Shepherdstown. Parking is available in Lot G (adjacent to the Arts Center).
