In further celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. at Denison University, a concert showcasing classical performances by accomplished musicians, vocalists and dancers will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24, at Herrick Hall (500 West Loop). The concert is sponsored by the Denison’s 2008 MLK commemoration committee and multi-cultural student affairs, and is free and open to the public. A reception at Samson Talbot Hall (350 Ridge Road) will be held immediately after the performance.

Featured performers are drawn from Denison students and the central Ohio community, including pianist Ryan Behan, soprano Dionne Bennett, soprano Crystal Sellars, tenor Vincent Briley, Bass Jonathan Stuckey, violist Carol Wallace, the Nemol Inspiration Dance Theater and the praise-singers, Tehilla. The diverse talents of the artists promise a dynamic and exciting concert.

Calendar Listing:

CALENDAR LISTING: Denison University, Granville— “Black Classical Voices at Denison” concert featuring musicians, vocalists and dancers, at 3 p.m., on Sun., Feb. 24, at Herrick Hall (500 West Loop). Reception immediately following at Samson Talbot Hall (350 Ridge Road). Free and open to the public. Call 740-587-6711 for more information.

About Denison:

Denison University, founded in 1831, is an independent, residential liberal arts institution located in Granville, Ohio. A highly selective college enrolling 2,100 full-time undergraduate students from all 50 states and dozens of foreign countries, Denison is a place where innovative faculty and motivated students collaborate in rigorous scholarship, civic engagement and the cultivation of independent thinking.

For press inquiries:

Name

Barbara Stambaugh

Position Title

Director, Media Relations

Primary Email

stambaughb@denison.edu

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(740) 587-8575