| Name: | McFerron, Dr. Mike |
| Title: | Chair, Professor |
| Credentials: | DMA, Music Composition, University of Missouri- Kansas City M.M., Music Composition, University of Missouri- Kansas City B.M., Music Composition, Oklahoma City University |
| Department: | Music |
| Location: | Romeoville (Main) |
| Box: | 1080 |
| Phone: | (815)836-5857 |
| Email: | mcferrmi@lewisu.edu |
1 ) March 21, 2023.Dr. Mike McFerron Elected Delegate for Association of Illinois Music Schools Dr. Mike McFerron, chair and music professor, was elected the Four-Year Private Delegate for the Association of Illinois Music Schools . AIMS meets throughout the academic [MORE][PHOTO]
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2 ) August 17, 2022.Mike McFerron’s Composition Selected for New Album Lewis University Professor of Music Dr. Mike McFerron’s electroacoustic fixed media music composition, Transition and Apotheosis , was selected through a peer-juried process for [MORE][PHOTO]
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3 ) May 24, 2021.Dr. Mike McFerron Receives Commission to Compose Art Songs Dr. Mike McFerron, music professor and composer-in-residence, was recently commissioned by the Chicago-based LYNX Project to compose two art songs for their 2021 “Amplify [MORE][PHOTO]
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4 ) September 30, 2019.Composer’s Voice Returns to Carnegie Hall to Feature Lewis University’s Mike McFerron The music of Dr. Mike McFerron, chair and professor of music at Lewis University, returns to Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on November 22. His piano work, “…apprehension [MORE][PHOTO]
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5 ) August 15, 2019.Lewis University to Become All-Steinway School This fall, the Department of Music at Lewis University will begin the process of becoming an All-Steinway School with the purchase of three brand new Steinway pianos. Over the next [MORE][PHOTO]
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6 ) August 9, 2019.International Gothic Association Conference Comes to Lewis Lewis University hosted the 15th International Gothic Association (IGA) Conference July 30-August 2. This was the first time the IGA held its conference in the United States. IGA [MORE][PHOTO]
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7 ) August 5, 2019.CoHFAC Leadership is Announced Dr. Laura Franklin, dean of the College of Humanities, Fine Arts and Communications, recently announced the college’s leadership team. Assistant Dean – David Deitemyer [MORE][PHOTO]
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8 ) March 1, 2019.Faculty Blog on Economic Facts and Computer Science in March 2019 Careers Need Disaster Recovery Plans Too An important component of any Information Technology (IT) organization within a company is a business continuity and disaster recovery [MORE][PHOTO]
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9 ) February 22, 2019.Faculty Blog on UAS Rules, Music Compression, Relationships, and More in February Should Everyone Learn How to Code? Should everyone learn how to code? Should everyone learn to write a legal brief? Should everyone learn to give a shot? Should everyone be able to [MORE][PHOTO]
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10 ) August 1, 2018.Sports, Politics and Sharks Among Blogs in July 2018 Donald I Meet Richard III [MORE][PHOTO]
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11 ) June 5, 2018.Faculty Experts Blog in May On the Death of Novelist Philip Roth READING THE COUNTERLIFE. [MORE][PHOTO]
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12 ) November 6, 2017.McFerron & Tallon Present Work in Japan and Wisconsin Dr. Mike McFerron’s electroacoustic fixed media work, “An Interrupted Memory”, will be presented at the OUA-Electronic Music Festival 2017 in Osaka, Japan from November 13-18 ( http://musicnative.net/ouaemf/ [MORE][PHOTO]
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13 ) August 30, 2017.History, Music and Aviation Faculty Make News Dr. Eileen McMahon of the History Department gave a presentation at the First Congress of the Global Irish Diaspora August 17 at University College, Dublin, Ireland. The title of her [MORE][PHOTO]
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14 ) March 28, 2017.McFerron’s Electroacoustic is Heard in China Dr. Mike McFerron’s electroacoustic fixed media work, “An Interrupted Memory”, will be presented April 15 at Soochow University (China). The work was written for the “Art of Memory” [MORE][PHOTO]
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15 ) October 17, 2016.Society of Composers Features McFerron Music Dr. Mike McFerron’s (Music) composition for marimba and computer was recently selected for inclusion on the Society of Composers, Inc., upcoming Volume 31 CD Series, which is distributed [MORE][PHOTO]
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16 ) August 29, 2016.McFerron Music is Featured on Danish Radio Show The work of Dr. Mike McFerron, professor of Music, will be featured in several upcoming performances. “Winter Solstice” by McFerron was selected for performance this fall by the [MORE][PHOTO]
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17 ) September 14, 2015.McFerron’s work to be featured in annual 60×60 dance performance Lewis University Music Professor Dr. Mike McFerron ’s electroacoustic piece, “Minute Distances,” was selected for the 15th Annual 60×60 dance performance. The performance will be [MORE][PHOTO]
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18 ) April 27, 2015.McFerron joins podcast on electroacoustic music Dr. Mike McFerron, professor of music and composer-in-residence, recently offered his insights on Electronic Music Midwest, the Society of Composers & Lyricists, multi-channel audio, [MORE][PHOTO]
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19 ) February 25, 2015.Music by Mike McFerron featured on new digital album release New work by Dr. Mike McFerron, professor of music, “Morneaumix: my husband” is included on the digital album release “Love Songs Remixed,” a composition remix of a work for voice and [MORE][PHOTO]
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20 ) February 14, 2015.Picture This! Electroacoustic Music Mini-Concert Dr. Mike McFerron , Professor of Music and Composer-in-Residence at Lewis University is shown in three photos taken in conjunction with the MusicBytes: Electroacoustic [MORE][PHOTO]
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21 ) January 22, 2015.McFerron’s composition airs on Ottawa radio station “Shape Study: Music for Metamorphoses,” an electroacoustic composition by Dr. Mike McFerron , aired January 19 on CKCU FM, a radio station in Ottawa. His release can be heard [MORE][PHOTO]
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22 ) November 24, 2014.Music compositions by Dr. Mike McFerron featured on blog Dr. Mike McFerron , professor of music , was recently featured on Robert McClure ’s blog showcasing two of his compositions, “An Interrupted Memory” and “Shape Study: Music for Metamorphoses.” [MORE][PHOTO]
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23 ) April 22, 2014.Faculty Accomplishments from the College of Arts & Sciences, Week of April 21 Dr. Clare Rothschild presented a paper to the Chicago Society of Biblical Research entitled “‘Echo of a Whisper’: The Uncertain Authenticity of Josephus’ Witness to John the Baptist,” [MORE][PHOTO]
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24 ) March 28, 2014.Faculty Accomplishments from the College of Arts & Sciences, Week of March 31 Dr. Dennis H. Cremin presented at the National Council on Public History Annual Conference in Monterrey, CA. Thursday, March 20 in a Classroom Project Showcase. His presentation was [MORE][PHOTO]
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25 ) April 22, 2013.Jet Fuel Review Open Mic Night a Success The Jet Fuel Review Open Mic event was a huge success. In attendance was Dr. Mike McFerron, Dr. Jackie White , the bookstore’s Lennart Lundh , and English department student worker [MORE][PHOTO]
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26 ) March 19, 2013.Faculty Accomplishments from College of Arts & Sciences, Week of March 18 Dr. Mike McFerron’s edition of Guerrero’s “Alma Redemptoris Mater” has been published by GIA (http://www.giamusic.com/search_details.cfm?title_id=9255), the Gregorian Institute of [MORE][PHOTO]
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27 ) March 11, 2013.GIA Publishes McFerron Edition of Alma Redemptoris Mater Lewis University Music Professor Dr. Mike McFerron’s edition of Alma Redemptoris Mater was published by the Gregorian Institute of America Publications Inc. The Marion antiphon is a [MORE][PHOTO]
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28 ) January 22, 2013.Faculty Accomplishments from College of Arts & Sciences The Culture of Inquiry Advisory Committee (COIAC) would like to congratulate the following faculty members for the 2013/2014 academic year Lewis University Faculty Scholars awards: [MORE][PHOTO]
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29 ) April 25, 2012.First Celebration of Scholarship Showcases Academic Achievement The first annual Celebration of Scholarship: A Showcase of Research, Scholarship, and Creative Works , held Thursday, April 19, at Lewis University, drew hundreds of faculty, staff, [MORE][PHOTO]
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30 ) October 24, 2011.Opera by McFerron and Yordy to Premiere at Carnegie Hall The Remarkable Theatre Brigade Company is performing “Loving Is” as part of the Opera Shorts concert Nov. 4 at Carnegie Hall. The opera scene is the work of Dr. Mike McFerron , music [MORE][PHOTO]
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31 ) July 5, 2011.Did You Know? News of Mock Trial Team This section of University News will be published as little-known or new information is discovered that may be of interest to the Lewis University Community. Send news or suggestions [MORE][PHOTO]
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32 ) June 23, 2011.Did You Know? Faculty in Service to the Community and their Fields This section of University News will be published as little-known or new information is discovered that may be of interest to the Lewis University Community. Send news or suggestions [MORE][PHOTO]
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33 ) June 20, 2011.Did You Know? Nepali Newspaper with Lewis Columnist This section of University News will be published as little-known or new information is discovered that may be of interest to the Lewis University Community. Send news or suggestions [MORE][PHOTO]
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34 ) June 14, 2011.Did You Know? Carnegie Hall for Lewis Short Opera This section of University News will be published as little-known or new information is discovered that may be of interest to the Lewis University Community. Send news or suggestions [MORE][PHOTO]
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35 ) January 3, 2011.‘Art of Memory’ series is now available online The 2009-2010 Lewis University lecture series “Art of Memory: Collective and Individual” is now archived online. Art of Memory was the inaugural presentation of a biannual symposium [MORE][PHOTO]
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36 ) May 10, 2010.Dr. Mike McFerron Receives Positive Review in Kansas City Star “NewEar”, the new music ensemble in Kansas City, performed Dr. Mike McFerron’s “Torrid Mix” on Saturday, May 1st. The Kansas City Star newspaper reviewed the performance. Please click [MORE][PHOTO]
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37 ) April 15, 2010.Eight Faculty Members Granted Sabbaticals Congratulations to eight faculty members who have been granted sabbaticals for semesters during the 2010-2011 academic year. Each will receive a semester to dedicate to a project [MORE][PHOTO]
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38 ) October 8, 2009.Multi-faceted Homecoming and Family Day Celebration Scores at Lewis Those who worked on the very ambitious but highly successful Homecoming and Family Day Celebration on Saturday, October 3, 2009 were congratulated by Brother James Gaffney, FSC , President, [MORE][PHOTO]
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39 ) February 13, 2009.MYSO Marks 50th Anniversary/Celebrates Lincoln Bicentennial The Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season with two gala concerts in March, both honoring the observance of the Lincoln Bicentennial. [MORE][PHOTO]
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40 ) February 11, 2009.Highlights of the Board of Trustees Meeting, Feb. 9 The Lewis University Board of Trustees met Monday, February 9, 2009 at the James A. LaGrippe Pastoral Center on campus. Among the decisions at the meeting were the following: [MORE][PHOTO]
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41 ) September 30, 2008.Symposium Focuses on Living Justly, Peacebuilding Congratulations to all in the Lewis University community who were involved in envisioning, planning and presenting the excellent symposium, Called to Live Justly: Shaping a Just Peacebuilding [MORE][PHOTO]
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42 ) April 6, 2008.Music Faculty to Present Concert The Music Department will present a showcase concert on Saturday, April 19 at 1 pm in Ives Hall. Featured will be Lewis University music faculty performing chamber/solo instrumental [MORE][PHOTO]
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43 ) January 4, 2008.Lewis University Students’ Music Compositions Selected for VoxNovus 2007 Midwest Concert Mix Lewis University sophomore Jorey Shallcross of Bolingbrook, Ill. and recent Lewis graduate Justin Kempiak of Naperville, Ill., have written musical compositions that were selected for [MORE][PHOTO]
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44 ) November 5, 2007.Music BYTES to Feature Original Electroacoustic Music Lewis University will present the electroacoustic mini-concert Music BYTES on Thursday, November 29 at 7:30 p.m. Open to the public and free of charge, the concert will be held in [MORE][PHOTO]
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45 ) October 2, 2006.Electronic Music Festival Scheduled October 12-14 As part of its 75th anniversary celebration, Lewis University will host Electronic Music Midwest (EMM), a festival of electroacoustic music, from Thursday, October 12 through Saturday, [MORE][PHOTO]
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46 ) August 14, 2006.Department of Music to Host Electronic Music Festival Mark your calendars to attend Electronic Music Midwest (EMM), a festival of electroacoustic music hosted by Lewis University. Scheduled from Thursday, October 12 through Saturday, October [MORE][PHOTO]
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47 ) April 12, 2006.Employees Honored for Dedicated Service More than 80 Lewis University faculty and staff members were recognized for their years of dedicated service at a special ceremony held on Wednesday, April 5, as part of the University’s [MORE][PHOTO]
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48 ) January 12, 2006.Composer-In-Residence Receives Recognition for Composition Dr. Mike McFerron , Assistant Professor of Music and Composer-In-Residence at Lewis University, recently was recognized for his composition, Bonitas Domini . The piece received honorable [MORE][PHOTO]
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49 ) January 2, 2006.Congratulations to Graduate Employees and Family Graduates Congratulations to the following employees and their family members who earned degrees in December Commencement ceremonies: COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Master of Arts Leigh [MORE][PHOTO]
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50 ) December 21, 2005.Thanks to All Involved in Success of December Commencement Congratulations and much appreciation to all who contributed to the very fine success of the December 17-18, 2005 Commencement ceremonies. The Commencement weekend was celebratory, [MORE][PHOTO]
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51 ) September 21, 2005.Music BYTES Concert to Feature ”60X60: Midwest Composers ” Project Lewis University will present Music BYTES on Friday, September 30 at 2 p.m. Open to the public and free of charge, the concert, which showcases some of the best electroacoustic music [MORE][PHOTO]
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52 ) May 16, 2005.Thanks to All Involved in Success of May Commencement Congratulations and much appreciation to all who contributed to the very fine success of the May 14-15, 2005 Commencement ceremonies. The Commencement weekend was celebratory, enjoyable, [MORE][PHOTO]
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53 ) April 11, 2005.Music BYTES Electroacoustic Concert to be Held April 22 Lewis University will present Music BYTES on Friday, April 22 at 2 p.m. The concert, which showcases some of the best electroacoustic music in the world, will be held in Ives Hall [MORE][PHOTO]
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54 ) March 28, 2005.Composer-In-Residence Earns International Recognition for Recent Composition Dr. Mike McFerron , Assistant Professor of Music and Composer-In-Residence at Lewis University, has received considerable recognition at both the national and international level for [MORE][PHOTO]
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55 ) March 21, 2005.Lewis University Choir to Present Concert of Sacred Music The Lewis University Choir, directed by Dr. Lawrence Sisk, will present a concert of sacred music on Tuesday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, 312 [MORE][PHOTO]
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56 ) March 14, 2005.Composer Speaks Series to Feature Dr. Rob Smith Lewis University will present two lectures by composer Dr. Rob Smith, as part of its Composer Speaks Series, scheduled for Thursday, March 31 and Friday, April 1. On March 31, at 7:30 [MORE][PHOTO]
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57 ) February 28, 2005.Touring Artist Series to Feature Musical Performances Lewis University will host two musical performances as part of this semester’s Touring Artist Series, presented by the University’s Arts & Ideas program. Renowned trumpeter Malachi [MORE][PHOTO]
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58 ) February 14, 2005.Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra to Present Concert The Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra, directed by Dr. Lawrence Sisk, will present a concert at Lewis University’s Philip Lynch Theatre on Wednesday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. The featured [MORE][PHOTO]
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59 ) December 22, 2004.Thanks to All Involved in Success of December Commencement Congratulations and much appreciation to all who contributed to the success of the December 18-19, 2004 Commencement ceremonies. The Commencement weekend was celebratory, enjoyable, [MORE][PHOTO]
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60 ) November 18, 2004.Lewis University Choir to Present Free Winter Concert The Lewis University Choir, directed by Dr. Lawrence Sisk, will present a concert on Tuesday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 410 S. Jefferson [MORE][PHOTO]
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61 ) October 22, 2004.Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra to Present Fall Concerts The Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra will present its fall concerts during the month of November at Lewis University and Joliet Junior College. The program will feature soloists, [MORE][PHOTO]
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62 ) August 26, 2004.Fall Convocation Focuses on Faith and Culture Much appreciation to all who participated in the Fall Convocation on August 24, 2004. The program addressed the 2004-2005 Mission theme of “Faith and Culture: Finding God in the Diversity [MORE][PHOTO]
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63 ) August 16, 2004.Electronic Music Festival to be Held on Lewis Main Campus As part of its fall 2004 Arts & Ideas calendar, Lewis University will host Electronic Music Midwest (EMM), a festival of electroacoustic music, from Thursday, September 16 through Saturday, [MORE][PHOTO]
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64 ) May 31, 2004.Faculty Member Dr. Mike McFerron Reaches Finals of International Music Competition Dr. Mike McFerron (Music) received third place honors in the field of short electroacoustic music at Confluencias V , an international arts and entertainment competition held in Huelva, [MORE][PHOTO]
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65 ) May 21, 2004.Thanks to All Involved in May Commencement Congratulations and much appreciation to all who contributed to the success of the May 15-16, 2004 Commencement ceremonies which again were presented in the new model for Commencement—including [MORE][PHOTO]
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66 ) April 27, 2004.”Bring Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” a Success The University Staff Affairs Committee (USTAC) would like to thank all faculty and staff who helped to make Lewis University’s “Bring Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” such a success! [MORE][PHOTO]
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67 ) April 21, 2004.Lewis Choir Concert on Local TV Channel 6 has been airing a program that was taped on April 13, 2004 of the Lewis University Choir concert at St. Ann Catholic Church in Channahon. The all-sacred a cappella program [MORE][PHOTO]
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68 ) March 4, 2004.Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra to Present Two Concerts in March In March, the Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO), under the direction of Dr. Lawrence Sisk, will present two concerts in the Will County area. Lewis University’s Philip Lynch [MORE][PHOTO]
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69 ) November 5, 2003.Downers Grove Choral Society to Perform Work by McFerron The Downers Grove Choral Society will perform a composition by Dr. Mike McFerron (Music) at 3 p.m. Sunday, November 9, at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove. The composition, Odiporia [MORE][PHOTO]
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70 ) August 25, 2003.Mission Orientation and Fall Convocation Events Open the Academic Year Much appreciation to all of those who were responsible for the success of the Mission Orientation Workshop, Commissioning Service and Welcoming Luncheon, held Monday, August 18, and [MORE][PHOTO]
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71 ) March 1, 2003.Birthdays for March 2003 Happy Birthday to the following faculty and staff members who celebrate their birthdays from March 1 – March 31: March 3, Jessica DaMassa , LARC March 3, Karen Lockyer , Athletics [MORE][PHOTO]
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72 ) December 2, 2002.Lewis Announces Third Annual Electronic Music Festival The Department of Music at Lewis University announces the third annual Electronic Music Midwest Festival, a showcase of electroacoustic music written by living composers, to be held [MORE][PHOTO]
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73 ) November 11, 2002.Lewis University Choir to Present Concert of Sacred Music The Lewis University Choir, conducted by Dr. Lawrence Sisk (Music), will present a concert of sacred music on Tuesday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 236 of De La Salle Hall. Admission [MORE][PHOTO]
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74 ) September 30, 2002.Dr. Mike McFerron Receives Prestigious Honors Congratulations to Dr. Mike McFerron (Music) on being selected to write a new work to be premiered by Cantus, a Twin Cities-based professional male vocal chamber ensemble, at its spring [MORE][PHOTO]
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75 ) August 28, 2002.Fall Convocation a Successful Start to Academic Year The Lewis University community officially began the 2002-2003 academic school year on Tuesday, August 20, with the Fall Convocation for faculty and staff. This annual tradition serves [MORE][PHOTO]
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76 ) August 28, 2002.Dr. McFerron’s Music to be Performed by Louisville Orchestra “Perspectives,” composed by Dr. Mike McFerron (Music), will be performed by the Louisville Orchestra during the Indiana State University (ISU) Contemporary Music Festival on November [MORE][PHOTO]
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77 ) August 1, 2002.Service Anniversaries for August 2002 The following faculty and staff members will celebrate their service anniversaries at Lewis from August 1 – August 31: August 39 Years, Brother Paul French, FSC , English 31 [MORE][PHOTO]
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78 ) March 11, 2002.Dr. Mike McFerron to Have Work Performed in Chicago Dr. Mike McFerron (Music) will have his piece “Stationary Fronts” performed at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art in Chicago at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 19. The performance [MORE][PHOTO]
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79 ) March 1, 2002.Birthdays for March 2002 Happy Birthday to the following faculty and staff members who celebrate their birthdays from March 1 – March 31: March 3, Karen Lockyer , Athletics March 3, Sylvain Goyette , [MORE][PHOTO]
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80 ) February 26, 2002.Lewis Announces Electronic Music Midwest Festival The Department of Music at Lewis University announces the second annual Electronic Music Midwest Festival, a showcase of electroacoustic music written by living composers, to be held [MORE][PHOTO]
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