Friends of Music at Methodist Receives Grant Support

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DECEMBER 15, 2006
MARIA SIKORYAK-ROBINS
DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY PUBLICATIONS

FAYETTEVILLE, NC—The Friends of Music at Methodist was the recipient of a grant from the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County to support in part the expenses of a concert by the Grammy-nominated Borealis Wind Quintet. The Borealis Wind Quintet has been acclaimed as one of America's preeminent chamber ensembles. The highest musical integrity, irresistible energy, and five-fold charisma distinguish Borealis in the chamber music field. Audiences love their exquisite programming that includes the finest of the classics, engaging commissions, opera arias, and works for piano and winds.

The concert is one of the presentations in the 2006-2007 Friends of Music at Methodist Concert Series. It will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Admission is free of charge, but charitable donations are encouraged and will be accepted. Proceeds will be designated to a local charitable organization. The event is co-sponsored by St. Patrick's Concerts for Charities. Call (910) 630-7100 for more information on this and other Methodist University musical offerings. Information is also available at www.methodist.edu/music.