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Henry Mancini Musical Theatre Awards
Established in 1994, The Henry Mancini Musical Theatre Awards host high school students as they perform and receive awards for their school musical productions. Each year, 15 schools are accepted into the program designed to promote and celebrate the arts in high school students. All high schools in the Beaver, Butler and Lawrence County areas are invited to attend.
The 15th annual Henry Mancini Musical Theatre Awards will be held on the Geneva College campus at the Metheny Fieldhouse on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 7 p.m.
The program is named after the beloved composer and West Aliquippa native, Henry Mancini. During his long career in the music industry, Henry was regarded as the most important film composer of his time and one of Pennsylvania's most successful musicians. He was nominated for an unprecedented 72 Grammy awards, and won 20. Nominated for18 Oscars, he won 4, as well as a Golden Globe and 8 gold records.
Celebrated hometown musician B.E. Taylor will perform Henry Mancini's classic "Moon River" at this year's awards. A native of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, Taylor enjoys a successful musical career including four albums, a sold-out annual Christmas concert series and popularity in events large and small. Taylor, who has made musical appearances at recent Henry Mancini Musical Theatre Awards events, is an audience favorite.
In 2004 Mrs. Henry Mancini ("Ginny") celebrated with Geneva College in hosting the 10th anniversary of the Henry Mancini Musical Theatre Awards. Son Chris Mancini and grandson Chris Mancini have also represented the Henry Mancini family at the awards ceremony. The Mancini family members continue to be a source of encouragement from year to year of this program honoring their beloved father and husband.
Geneva College is committed to enhancing the arts in Western Pennsylvania and preserving the Mancini legacy that is part of our rich heritage.
A $1,000 scholarship to a college of choice is awarded to one student participant chosen by a panel of judges based on a submitted essay. $1,000 is awarded in scholarship to any student participant enrolling at Geneva College. Student participants include anyone who has acted in the school musical, performed in the orchestra or was part of the stage crew/production team.
For more information, contact Louise Copeland at 724-847-6661 or e-mail her at lcopelan@geneva.edu.