CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Three sold-out Christmas performances by students and staff members drew hundreds of people to Baptist Bible College & Seminary’s Murphy Memorial Library. The concerts included performances by the BBC Chamber Singers and Concert Chorale, as well as faculty and student soloists and brass and vocal ensembles.
A dessert reception held an hour prior to each performance offered a special time for fellowship. Music performed included masterworks by Felix Mendelssohn and Hans Leo Hassler. Award-winning choral works by Ola Gjeilo, Stephen Main, and Jan Sandstrom were also featured.
Flautist was student Jessica DeLong, who attends Heritage Baptist Church in Clarks Summit. Violinist was local musician Colleen Patella, who also attends Heritage. A special highlight was the performance of premier works by David McGrew, assistant professor of music theory and composition.
