Dr. John Wesley Wright Continues Feature Friday Series

SALISBURY, MD---Salisbury University’s spring Feature Friday downtown Salisbury performance series begins February 8 with a “Freedom Sing-Along” featuring Dr. John Wesley Wright and vocalists from his studio.

All presentations in the series are 6-7 p.m. at The Brick Room, 116 N. Division St.

Wright, voice professor in SU’s Music, Theatre and Dance Department, is an acclaimed tenor who has toured throughout the U.S. and beyond. He is known for his artistic and soulful interpretations of multiple musical styles. The coordinator of SU’s voice and opera workshop programs, he also is a member of the renowned American Spiritual Ensemble and winner of the 2000 American Traditions Competition.

Upcoming performances this semester include:

•    March 8 – Red Letter Day, featuring Suzanna Mallow, SU multimedia assistant (guitar); Colleen Clark, assistant professor of music technology (guitar); and alumnae Andrea Jones (saxophone) and Becca Doughty (percussion)

•    April 12 – Drs. Sachi Murasugi, violin, and Jeffrey Schoyen, cello, of the SU Music, Theatre and Dance Department

•    May 10 – Guitarists Dave Raizen, SU information technology developer and analyst, and Jerry Schnickelfritz

Sponsored by the Whaley Family Foundation and SU’s Center for Extended and Lifelong Learning (CELL), admission is free and the public is invited (must be 21 to enter). Charges apply for food and drinks.

For more information call 410-546-6090 or visit the CELL website.