Pinnacle String Ensemble Presents Mountain Life Concert April 6

CULLOWHEE – The Pinnacle String Ensemble, the School of Music newest ensemble at Western Carolina University is preparing a concert in the spring taking place at the Coulter Recital Hall at Western Carolina University on Sunday, April 6 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. Faculty member Leonidas Lagrimas will also perform with the ensemble.
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 campus 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.