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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Maddy Elledge
(706) 379-5319, [email protected]

Young Harris College Presents Second Annual Clarinet Studio Recital

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – The Division of Fine Arts at Young Harris College is proud to present the second annual YHC Clarinet Studio recital that will be held on Friday, Feb. 17, at 2:30 p.m. in the Susan B. Harris Chapel on the YHC campus. This event is free and open to the public.

Under the direction of Assistant Professor of Music Dr. Leigh Miller, the recital will feature members of the YHC Clarinet Studio performing solos and ensembles from the repertoire for clarinet and bass clarinet. The YHC Clarinet Choir, along with special guests from area high schools, will conclude the recital with a performance of Gustav Holst’s “First Suite in E-flat Major,” arranged for clarinet ensemble by Michael Murrell.

Dr. Miller received her bachelor of music degree from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, before earning master of music and doctor of musical arts degrees from The Ohio State University (OSU). Her primary teachers have included James M. Pyne and Kim Ellis. While at OSU, Dr. Miller received the prestigious University Fellowship Award and served as a graduate teaching associate for the clarinet studio.

For more information about this event, contact the Division of Fine Arts at (706) 379-5319.

 About Young Harris College
Young Harris College is a private, baccalaureate degree-granting college located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, Young Harris College educates, inspires and empowers students through the highest quality liberal arts education. The College currently has more than 1,100 students across five divisions—Education, Fine Arts, Humanities, Mathematics and Science, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. The historic campus in Young Harris, Ga., has completed major campus improvements to accommodate the College’s growth. Recent LEED-certified campus improvements include the 121,000-square-foot Rollins Campus Center, new residence facilities, and a 57,000-square-foot recreation and fitness center. The College is an active member of NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the prestigious Peach Belt Conference. YHC is among fewer than 300 colleges and universities nationwide named to the 2016-2017 list of Colleges of Distinction and is listed as a “Best National Liberal Arts College” by U.S. News & World Report. For more information, visit yhc.edu.

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