Seasonal concert features students, alumni, faculty, and community musicians

Organized by Senior Adjunct Lecturer Shelley Ensor, “McDaniel for the Holidays” features McDaniel students, alumni, and faculty, as well as community members, in a program celebrating the holiday season. The free performance takes place Sunday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. in Baker Memorial Chapel.

McDaniel for the Holidays 2024 — McDaniel College Music faculty members, students, and alumni perform in a special seasonal concert celebrating the holiday season.

McDaniel College’s Department of Music presents a special seasonal concert titled “McDaniel for the Holidays” on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. in Baker Memorial Chapel.

Ensor said, “There will be music, dance, and spoken word that celebrates the holidays of the season. This event will kick off the holiday season with audience members being encouraged to sing along, dance, and just have a good time. Come wearing your favorite holiday attire! All will leave with a pep in their step, some love in their heart, and the desire to spread the joy this holiday season!”

For more information, call 410-857-2552.

Performers

In addition to Senior Adjunct Lecturer Shelley Ensor, those performing include:

McDaniel College Gospel Choir, including the following students and alumni:

Kaziyah Della, senior American Sign Language major from Baltimore
Laurence Derkasch, first-year student from Hanover, Pennsylvania
Jaii Dixon, senior Art major from Washington, D.C.
Aly Ferguson, senior Kinesiology major from Westminster, Maryland
Kate Jacobs '22
Monzel Jasmine '24
Harmon Wood '24

Plus, accompanist Alice Dorsey and community members Michael Armacost, Lenny Foust, Darby McHugh, and Sharon Morrison.

McDaniel faculty members:

*notes McDaniel alumni

Kyle Engler, senior lecturer of Music
Walt Michael ’68, artist in residence*
Jen Newgent ’07, adjunct lecturer of Music*
Erin Watley, associate professor of Communication and Cinema

Others:

Tamba Giles
Jordan Greene '24
Christopher James
Joe Meerdter and The Ebb Valley Elementary Entertainers from Ebb Valley Elementary School, Manchester, Maryland
Harry Orlove
Marsha Searle

Nov 5, 2024