Chase Morrison to Perform in Westminster Conservatory Faculty Recital Series

March 11, 2022

Chase Morrison, the director of string orchestras at Moravian Academy, is performing in the Westminster Conservatory Faculty Recital Series. 

The event will take place at the Westminster College Choir, Bristol Chapel, in Princeton, NJ, on Saturday, March 12 at 7:30 PM. 

According to New Jersey Stage, the program, titled Musical Treasures from Italy, features performances that "continue the yearlong emphasis on music from Italy." 

Morrison is a faculty member on the Merle-Smith and Downtown Campuses. 

A native of Boston Chase Morrison began formal studies in cello, piano, conducting, and composition at the age of four.  She attended Wellesley College, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in music.  She additionally received a Master of Music in composition from Westminster Choir College.  At age twenty-two she was appointed principal cellist of the Tasmanian Symphony in Australia, followed by a co-principal position with the Melbourne Symphony.  After moving to New York City she founded PANOPTICON, a nonprofit group presenting music by women composers.  She is currently on the faculties of Moravian College and Westminster Conservatory.  She is also director of orchestras at Moravian Academy in Bethlehem, Pa., where she serves as the school's cello instructor and chamber music coach. (New Jersey Stage)

If you would like to attend the recital, "Admission to the recital is free and masking is optional.  All will be asked to review and complete an assumption of risk agreement." 

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