Pinnacle String Ensemble Presents An Encore Performance Mountain Life Concert May 3

CULLOWHEE – The Pinnacle String Ensemble, the School of Music newest ensemble at Western Carolina University will present an encore performance preparing at the Jackson County Library Community Room on Saturday, May 3 at 3 pm featuring the music of Aaron Copland, Frederick Delius, Mark O’Connor, Chris Thile and traditional fiddle tunes. Special guest performers include local musicians Lisa Gaetano and Bruce Buchanan.
The Pinnacle String Ensemble was organized this year to bring together students and community members who play string instruments in a more intimate chamber string orchestra setting. Kim Neidlinger is the conductor. Pinnacle refers to the area’s panoramic views and the ensemble’s goal to develop and achieve musical excellence. The ensemble offers community engaged learning experiences for the university students through a new program at Western Carolina University’s Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning.
Several ensemble members are non-music majors and local community members from Sylva, Franklin, Andrews and Maggie Valley, but desire a space to learn and perform music written for chamber and string orchestra. The theme of their first concert is based on the theme Mountain Life and is focused on music from or about Appalachia. Western Carolina University School of Music is proud to present this event for the first time. The concert is free and open to the public.