Walsh Hosts Marching Band and Choir Open House and Auditions Feb. 18

will host a band and choir open house on Saturday, February 18, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Birk Center for the Arts at Walsh University, 2020 East Maple Street. Registration is required at http://www.walsh.edu/auditions.  Specific audition requirements will also be found on that page.  Open house participants are to bring instruments and voices.

Walsh’s band program is recruiting quality musicians, and Walsh’s highly regarded choral program is looking for new singers.  A limited number of scholarships will be available for entering freshman.

Under the direction of band leader Mark Zartman, the Walsh University Marching Band made its historic debut in the Fall 2011.  Future plans include the creation of a concert band and jazz band for smaller musical concerts.

The Walsh University Chorale is a performing ensemble which studies, rehearses, and presents sacred and secular music from major musical periods. Performances traditionally include a Christmas Program and a major Spring Concert.  Additionally, the choir enhances various academic and religious ceremonies and traditions which occur throughout the academic year.

Admissions counselors will be on hand to talk to about the band and choir. For more information, contact Walsh University at 330-490-7172.