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Meet Manhattan University’s New Orchestra Director!

Orchestra Students performing at Manhattan University’s 2023 Festivalof Lessons and Carols, under the direction of former Orchestra director,Gwendolyn Toth.MANHATTAN.EDU / COURTESY By Julia Ciampa, Staff Writer Starting the new academic year off strong, Manhattan University’s Orchestra has welcomed a previous orchestra coach and mentor as the new music director: Sharon Gunderson.  Previously, Gunderson’s passion for orchestral music as both a violinist and a violist has … Continue reading Meet Manhattan University’s New Orchestra Director!

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MC Orchestra Brings Elegance and a Bit of Christmas Cheer to Campus 

By Karen Flores, Asst. Features Editor Musicians wishing to serenade the campus community from Mozart to Christmas carols, or even students who want to hear some music after a stressful semester, should look out for the Manhattan College orchestra.  An ensemble formed by string, brass and woodwind musicians, the MC orchestra meets on Monday nights from 7p.m. to 9p.m. in the Chapel of de La … Continue reading MC Orchestra Brings Elegance and a Bit of Christmas Cheer to Campus 

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Performing Arts Spring Concert

Friends and families poured into the Chapel of De La Salle and his Brothers to attend the Spring Performing Arts Concert on Sunday, April 22. The MC Orchestra, Manhattones and Singers performed an array of musical pieces at the annual concert. The MC Orchestra, directed by Gwendolyn Toth, Ph.D. performed five songs. The orchestra consisted of violins, violas, cellos, one double bass, flutes, oboes, clarinets, … Continue reading Performing Arts Spring Concert

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