Both a church musician and academician, André Lash is able to draw upon a wealth of musical viewpoints. Since 2005 he has been Organist and Director of Instrumental Activities at Christ United Methodist Church, where he plays the C.B. Fisk Opus 82 organ. In addition to standard organ repertoire of all periods he has extensive experience with rarely performed music of the Spanish Baroque.

Eligible high school student singers compete for scholarships. Information is available on Classical Singer's website, www.ClassicalSinger.com//convention/hscomp.

High school seniors who plan to study music at Converse MUST 1st audition and be accepted to the Petrie School of Music. Time TBD.

Scheduled for the bicentennial of Spartanburg native Singin' BIlly Walker's birth, this interdisciplinary symposium will raise awareness about the legacy of one of South Carolina's most important composers and spark discussion about the many roles hymns play in the South.

Scheduled for the bicentennial of Spartanburg native Singin' BIlly Walker's birth, this interdisciplinary symposium will raise awareness about the legacy of one of South Carolina's most important composers and spark discussion about the many roles hymns play in the South.

Scheduled for the bicentennial of Spartanburg native Singin' BIlly Walker's birth, this interdisciplinary symposium will raise awareness about the legacy of one of South Carolina's most important composers and spark discussion about the many roles hymns play in the South.

Scheduled for the bicentennial of Spartanburg native Singin' BIlly Walker's birth, this interdisciplinary symposium will raise awareness about the legacy of one of South Carolina's most important composers and spark discussion about the many roles hymns play in the South.

High school seniors who plan to study music at Converse MUST 1st audition and be accepted to the Petrie School of Music. Time TBD.

Dr. Taylor will perform Beethoven's Variations on "God Save the King" (or "My Country 'tis of Thee"), Schubert's Sonata in A minor, D. 845, Bartok's Seven Pieces from "Mikrokosmos", two-piano with Jocelyn Ridenour, Lawson Academy Scholarship winner, and Debussy's "Estampes"

Works to be performed include "Le Grand Tango" by Astor Piazzolla, Sonata for Cello and Piano by George Walker, and Sonata in E Minor for Cello and Piano by Johannes Brahms.

Guest Artist: Virginia Thompson, horn

Paula Morgan and Douglas Weeks, pianists

The Guarneri String Quartet is “among the most revered and enduring ensembles of its kind in the world,” according to National Public Radio. They have circled the globe countless times since the group was formed in 1964, made numerous recordings, and played again and again in the most prestigious halls around the world. The Guarneri String Quartet has announced its retirement at the completion of the 2008-09 season, and will celebrate this last season by touring extensively throughout the United States. Their program will include the String Quartet in F Major by Maurice Ravel.