Locklair's 'Requiem' to be broadcast Jan. 31 on WFDD
The first two movements of last year’s world premiere performance of Professor of Music Dan Locklair’s “Requiem” will be featured on the Jan. 31 national radio broadcast of the program With Heart and Voice, which can be heard on 88.5 WFDD at 7 a.m.
Performers included the choir of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, guest soloists and string orchestra members of the Winston-Salem Symphony Orchestra, conducted by John Cummins, organist/choirmaster of St. Paul’s. Choir members included two University staff members: Bill Wells, director of financial aid, and Jill Carson, senior designer in Communications and External Relations.
The broadcast will also include a recording of Locklair’s “Remembrance,” performed by the Choirs of the Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta.
Recently, a CD of Locklair’s “Requiem” became available through cdbaby.com and at St. Paul’s book store.
Categories: Faculty News
Biggest Winners announced
The team of Will Sweat for Beer! poses with the trophy. From left to right: Rachel Cook, James Torrible, Brent Piper, Emily Johnson and Tommy Minta. Not pictured: Brigham Wall.
Many Wake Forest faculty and staff are enjoying their improved health and fitness after seven weeks of competition in the campus’ annual Biggest Winner event.
Six-member teams competed for seven weeks, gaining points for working out regularly, completing weekly team challenges and losing body mass.
Winners were:
- Lifestyle Points and Overall: Will Sweat for Beer! (James Torrible, Rachel Cook, Brent Piper, Brigham Wall, Tommy Minta, Emily Johnson)
- Challenge Points: What IS (Steve Allen, Greg Waters, Anthony Hughes, Jeremy Kindy, Jon Adams, Mike Monu)
- Body Mass Lost: Yipee Ki Yay, Mother So Dear (Stephanie Skordas, Mark Anderson, Brett Eaton, Kris Hendershott, Jill Carson, Cheryl Walker)
- Top Male (based on points): James Torrible
- Top Female (based on points): Robin Godwin and Sandy Saulpaugh (tie)
The event was organized by Campus Recreation and led by Jessica Finnerty, assistant director.
Categories: Events, Staff News
February 2011 staff milestones
20 Years
Luz E. Acevedo, Custodian, Facilities and Campus Services Read more
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