As this semester gets closer to an end there is still another chance to catch a very special event on campus. You will not want to miss the President’s Concert, an annual event that will be held this year on Saturday, April 26.  The President’s Concert continues to be a tradition at Belmont and this year marks its 19th concert.

    This year’s concert, recognizing Belmont President Bob Fisher, promises excitement and entertainment for the audience. It will feature musical and dance performances from students of the College of Visual & Performing Arts.

     “It’s an excellent concert because of the variety,” said Sarah Davis, director of public relations and advancement for the College of Visual and Performing Arts.

    Davis discussed the different musical styles that will be in the concert, including brass, piano, orchestra, jazz, classical vocalists and dances.

    Because there are so many different acts, Davis said, “there is something for everybody.”
    The concert will be held in the Massey Concert Hall. There will also be an Applause Award given to Steinway & Sons Piano Company. Davis described this award as given to “someone or an entity that has made a significant contribution to the arts.”

     By giving the award to Steinway, Belmont will officially announce its intent to become an “All-Steinway School” with the purchase of approximately 70 additional pianos from Steinway, according to a Belmont press release. The funds for the replacement came from a gift of more than $2 million from the Merrydale Woods estate, a donation that will also provide new scholarships for future piano students   

    Additionally, Davis said all money generated from the President’s concert will also go toward scholarships for the College of Visual & Performing Arts.

Getting there
The President’s Concert is Saturday, April 16, at 8 p.m. in MPAC. Ticket prices: Belmont students, $5; faculty and staff, $10; senior citizens; $10; general public, $15.