GREENVILLE, Pa.—Five members of the Thiel Tomcat Marching Pride and Thiel Concert Band have been selected to participate in the 78th Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band Festival, a prestigious statewide ensemble bringing together top collegiate musicians from across the Commonwealth.
The festival will be held March 6–8, in Lewisburg, Pa., and is hosted by Bucknell University and Juniata College. The Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band Festival comprises 100 students representing colleges and universities throughout Pennsylvania.
During the three-day festival, students will rehearse and perform under the direction of Guest Conductor Frank Ticheli, a world-renowned composer and conductor. The event will conclude with a public performance at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8, in the Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell University.
Thiel College students selected to participate are (student’s name followed by their hometown and the instrument they are playing).
Selection for the Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band Festival reflects the musicians’ talent, dedication, and commitment to musical excellence. Their participation highlights the strength of Thiel College’s instrumental music program and its continued presence among outstanding collegiate ensembles across the state.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.